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Brighton Marathon
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Slay the Dragon 10k
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Slay the Dragon Start time-10.30am
The Dragon’s Tail Start time 10.30am
The Village Fun Run Start time 10.40am
The Races start and finish at St George’s Village Hall, Hinton St George.
Hinton St George is two miles from the A303, between Ilminster and Crewkerne.
Changing facilities, toilets and refreshments will be available at the Hall.
The course follows various linked tracks, country lanes and fields in
and around the villages of Hinton, Dinnington and Allowenshay.
It is a good undulating six mile course of multi-terrain with country lanes,
rough tracks, stiles, gates, fields, hills and breath taking country views!.
The Dragon’s Tail will follow the main race for the first mile and a half and then split off back towards Hinton Village Hall following the end section of the main race for just under another mile .
There will be a Village Fun Run, no more than 1½ miles and open to all ages.
Race entry forms are available to download from the Slay the Dragon website www.slaythedragon.co.uk
All money raised will be for the benefit of the pupils of Hinton St George C of E First School.
Run for the National Brain Appeal in the Brighton Half Marathon
Thursday, January 26th, 2012The Brighton Half Marathon on 19 February is an ideal opportunity to burn off those unwanted Christmas pounds. It’s now in its 22nd year and is one of the longest running and most popular sea front road races in the UK.
Ten million people in the UK suffer from a neurological disorder. This can be from birth, through a slowly developing illness or through brain injury.
The National Brain Appeal is the charity dedicated to raising much-needed funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London.
We help raise money for the latest technology and equipment vital in this fast moving field. We also support research programmes and fund state of the art building projects and refurbishments. We have raised almost £40 million since 1984 when the charity first began.
Run for the National Brain Appeal in the Paris Marathon
Thursday, January 26th, 2012The Paris Marathon on 15 April is one of the oldest and most scenic running events in the world starting at the Champs Elysees and winding its way through the famous sights of the city of romance.
Ten million people in the UK suffer from a neurological disorder. This can be from birth, through a slowly developing illness or through brain injury.
The National Brain Appeal is the charity dedicated to raising much-needed funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London.
We help raise money for the latest technology and equipment vital in this fast moving field. We also support research programmes and fund state of the art building projects and refurbishments. We have raised almost £40 million since 1984 when the charity first began.
The National Brain Appeal is proud to have fully funded the Molly Lane Fox Unit- The UK’s first dedicated brain tumour unit at The National which opened in March 2011.
If you think you could raise at least £1,500 for The National Brain Appeal call Glen Pickard on 020 3448 4724 or email glen.pickard@uclh.nhs.uk to book your place or for more information on this or our other running challenges for 2012.
Catalyst Ladies Running Club
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Have you always fancied running but think you can’t?
Have you had a break from running but would like to get back into it?
Are you put off running because you don’t want to go it alone, don’t know how to get started or think you would look daft?
Have you tried it but felt de-motivated by how hard it was?
Do you think running is boring?
If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, the new Catalyst Running Club (CRC) could be for you.
•Exclusive to Ladies
• Saturday mornings at 9am-10am – Aimed specifically at ladies who are completely new, or returning, to running.
• 5 week structured plans
• Support and encouragement throughout
• Limited places to ensure everyone gets support – book early to avoid disappointment!
• Just £20 for five weeks- Initial taster sessions and discounts when you refer a friend are also available.
To register and secure your place just contact Liz on 07887 914 413