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Keep Your Eye on the Ball Run for Men

June 30th, 2010

Everyman calls on supporters to join run

Everyman is calling on football supporters to get involved in a charity run to raise funds for one of the UK’s leading men’s cancer campaigns.

Everyman, which aims to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancer, has joined forces with the FA and the PFA to host a series of football themed runs and help raise vital funds for research into these illnesses.

Following the success of the Keep Your Eye on the Ball Run in London, Everyman is offering football fans in the Sheffield area the opportunity to take part in either;

  • 5km (Start – 10am)
  • 10km (Start – 10.10am)

run around Rother Valley Country Park on Sunday 18 July 2010.

Click here to go straight to the registration page.

Last year more than 350 runners completed the London course and helped raise over £40,000 and this year Everyman hopes to do the same in Sheffield with the help of football fans.

All funds raised from the event go directly into Everyman’s vital cancer research some of which is carried out at the Everyman centre; Europe’s first research centre dedicated to understanding prostate and testicular cancer, developing improved treatments and, ultimately, finding cures.

Hull City goal and testicular cancer survivor, Matt Duke, has been involved in the run since it started. He said: “Taking part in the Keep Your Eye on the Ball run over the past few years has been a really fantastic experience.

“It gives lads a chance to get together and do something fun, while at the same time supporting a great cause. Testicular cancer is obviously an issue close to my heart so you can bet I will be at the first run in Sheffield!”

Registration for the 2010 runs is now open. Click here to go straight to the registration page.

Matt Duke (Hull City Goalkeeper) & Neil Harris (Millwall FC Striker [C])

Lets run for freedom…

June 19th, 2010

Event: Run, Jog or Walk
Distance: 5 km
When: Sunday 15 August 2010
Where: Old Deer Park, Richmond, London TW9 2AZ
Start Time: 9.30 (please arrive 15 mins before the start time)
Registration Fee: £13, & £15 after 25 July 2010
Early Registration Date: 25 July 2010

On India’s independence day, join us to remember those who fought for our freedom, the heroes who are somewhere lost in our history books and many who were not known. Lets celebrate the spirit of freedom, and the responsibility we share towards those whose freedom is still to be fought for.

The aim of the event is to raise funds to support ActionAid and their priority project in India: a safe haven for street children. This project is working towards helping children to stay off the streets and home them in safe ‘drop-in’ shelters, where they can get warm food, counseling, education, training and the chance to return home.

The Mad Dash – 10k or toddle for our premature babies

June 16th, 2010

Sunday 18th July 2010 is your opportunity to take part in our off-road 10k or 2k fun run at the University of Bath – The Mad Dash. Also on offer is a 200m toddle geared up for our littlest athletes aged five and under. Hundreds of mums, dads, sisters and brothers, grannies and grandpa’s are already signed up to take part and are busy fundraising for the NICU ‘space to grow’ Campaign. Places are still available, but sign up quickly to not miss out on your chance to take part.

  • 10k fun run – kicking off at 9.30am for anyone aged 15 plus
  • 2k fun run – starting at 9.35am shortly after the 10k and is open to all ages and abilities
  • 200m toddle – starting at 11am for those aged 5 and under

For the most up-to-date event information and to download your entry forms, visit www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk or call 01225 821535.

Rainforest 10K Run

May 28th, 2010

On Sunday 5th September 2010, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Rainforest 10K Run. Come and join us at Finsbury Park, pop on your running shoes and make footprints that won’t do any damage!

In the past 20 years the Rainforest Foundation has helped to protect over 100,000 square kilometres of rainforest land for sustainable use by local communities. We are now working to secure protection for a further one million square kilometres of rainforest.

Help us to achieve this goal by running the Rainforest 10K Run.

Regsiter now at http://www.rainforestfoundationuk.org/RF10K

The event will start at 10.30am with a 1K Fun Run for kids under 9 years of age, where parents are welcome to run with their children, followed by a warm-up for the 10K runners.

The main race will start at approximately 11.15am.

As well as the two races, the event will feature ethical food stalls, live music, children’s entertainment and free massage zone, all encouraging a green and healthy festive atmosphere for everyone running or just coming along to watch and support. Ribbon medals will be awarded to everyone, and there will be trophies for the first three runners in each category (1K, 10K Female, 10K Male). Spot prizes and monthly prizes will also be awarded to the best fundraisers.

Venue facilities: Toilets; free massage area; supervised bag storage; frequent water stations; food and drink; First Aid.

10% off Vibram Fivefingers

May 19th, 2010

Leggit has team up with Pure Footwear to bring you the latest Vibram Fivefingers with an amazing 10% off and FREE delivery on every pair of Vibram Fivefiners.

6 Reasons to Wear Vibram FiveFingers:

1. Strengthens Muscles in the Feet and Lower Legs – wearing FiveFingers will stimulate and strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, improving general foot health and reducing the risk of injury.

2. Improves Range of Motion in Ankles, Feet and Toes – no longer ‘cast’ in a shoe, the foot and toes move more naturally.

3. Stimulates Neural Function Important to Balance and Agility – when wearing Vibram FiveFingers, thousands of neurological receptors in the feet send valuable information to the brain, improving balance and agility.

4. Improves Proprioception and Body Awareness – those same neurological receptors heighten body awareness, sending messages about body mechanics, form, and movement.

5. Eliminates Heel Lift to Align the Spine and Improve Posture – By lowering the heel, our bodyweight becomes evenly distributed across the footbed, promoting proper posture and spine alignment.

6. Allows the Foot and Body to Move Naturally, Which Just FEELS GOOD.