Lothian Running Club

Up and Coming Races for September ’13

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Edel highlights a selection of races (including Club Championship races) for this coming September:

Remember to wear your Lothian running vest and do us proud! Vests can be purchased from Dave Berrill. Contact Dave on: davidberrill@lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

We also recommend our members to join Scottish Athletics and save money on race entry fees.

September Fixtures

All these fixtures below will be on the Scottish Athletics website, if you need more information on them. Go to ‘calendar’ and the fixtures are there.

  • Simon Wake Comrie Hill Relay on 1 September
  • Dounans Doodle Fun Run, Aberfoyle, 1 September, In conjunction with Scottish Junior Selection Races and Open Race
  • Bella 10k/5k on 1st September at Bellahouston Park Glasgow.
  • Murieston 6k trail race & fun run on 7th September 2013 (CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE), Livingston Cricket Club
  • Self Transcencence 2 mile road race on Wed 11th September, The Meadows, Edinburgh starting at 7pm
  • City of Stirling 10km road race & 2 k fun run on Sunday 15th at Forthbank Stadium,
  • Cumbernauld 10k on Sunday 22nd September at Broadwood Stadium.
  • Carmondean School Open 5k Race on Sunday 29th September
  • Linlithgow 10k and fun run on Sunday 29thSeptember (CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE)

Also Edinburgh (Crammond) and Falkirk park (Callander park) 5k races are available every Saturday at 9.30am (Plus these park runs are

Edel’s General Training tips for September

If you are thinking of doing a race, let other fellow club members know- again this brings about a social and more fun aspect and as previously said, saves petrol

Always replace fuel stores soon after a training session by eating complex carbohydrate such as a banana or jam sandwich. Glycogen is a form of carbohydrate which is stored in the muscles and liver for energy. And it is the body’s main form of fuel for long-term energy. When a person engages in an endurance sport or needs energy for long periods of time, the body continually uses the glycogen to fuel that activity so it needs to be replaced as soon as possible when used up. If you keep it topped up, you will have enough glycogen for 2-3 hours of continuous running so you have no need to top it up during a race or training session.

Core exercises are important to do. Every movement we make is stabilised by our core muscles. No matter what exercise or sport you do, a strong core will help you improve. When you move your arms or legs, your core muscles should be stable and strong to control the movement. The stronger your core is the better control you will have. In simple terms, it’ll be easier and safer to move your arms and legs faster and with more power. That means better performance.

Reminder: Club Championship Races are coming to a close at the end of September. There is still time to complete 5 races to be with a chance for prizes.

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