JON PARK is planning to put his best foot forward this Saturday to help the National Health Service.
The West Cheshire Athletic Club member has been inspired by other runners from his purple-vested club and is keen to raise money for the NHS.
“I’m planning on running for 24 hours at Old Hall Country Club. The club has a one mile loop that Iβve marked out and I will try and complete as many of them as I can in 24 hours,” Jon said.
“Iβll be starting at 10am on 16th May and be following all social distancing rules.
“All money raised will go to NHS charities and Iβm trying to reach a target of Β£1,000. I know times are financially
hard for a lot of us but if you have any spare money please donate to help the amazing work they are doing.
“A big thank you everyone who has sponsored me so far. You
can follow my progress on my Facebook page or via my Instagram @parky_3084 leading up to and including the event.”
Anyone wanting to sponsor Jon can click on this link.
MEANWHILE, Cheshire County Athletics Association in conjunction with Run Cheshire and Gogledd CymruΒ are organising the Cheshire County Virtual Road Racing Championships.
As well managing and administrating the races,
Run Cheshire and Gogledd Cymru are donating at least Β£300 from the entry fees to a charity to be determined by Cheshire County Athletics Association.
The
competition will consist of three individual races over 5k, 5m and 10k
and the races are now open. Runners have until Sunday, June 28 to
register, run the distance and
upload their results using Strava, Garmin, etc. The closing date to
submit entries is midnight on Sunday, June 28.
To take part entrants must follow three steps: Register for the virtual race of their choice; Run the race in their own location taking careful note of social distancing advice (you can even download a printable number if wanting to look the part); and upload proof (full instructions on how to do this will be in a confirmation email).
The entry fee is Β£3.50 per person (plus booking fee). The winners of each race will have a hamper of goodies sent to them. The winners of veteran categories will receiveΒ a free entry into a Run Cheshire race of their choice in 2021.Β
All distances must start and finish more or less in the same place. If this is not possible then try to ensure the route is reasonably flat.Β Β
Runners should ensure that they are adhering to social distancing laws at all times avoiding busy parks.
The races should be undertaken as part of an individualβs daily exercise allowance, and not addition to any other form of daily exercise
To be eligible for a prize all competitors must have been either: Born within the currentΒ Cheshire County boundariesΒ (including Halton and Warrington); or have been resident within Cheshire for nine months prior to the date of competition.
Many happy returns to the following Club members
who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Charlie Hyde, Ethan Ackroyd, Lucy Ashcroft, Jane Barker, Ruby Carlile,
Nolan Heller, Matthew Bailey, John Driscoll, Charlotte Blackstone, Jacob Clark,
Sammy Hollins, John Parlevliet, Lorraine McFaul.
And Next Week: Christina Broome, Katie Clarke, Alex Byrne, Megan Kettle,
Thomas Renondeau, Logan Evans, Sarah Hughes, Jenny Palmer, Laura White, Debra
Erskine.
LATEST UPDATE – PLANNING FOR A RETURN…
England Athletics is working in
partnership with British Athletics and the other Home Countries to provide guidance
about how we potentially transition back to activity and maybe a shortened
competition season.
The latest statement from England Athletics can be
found here.
STAYING
SAFE AND STAYING IN TOUCH
The lockdown has been
tough for everyone, but hopefully you are all staying fit, healthy and upbeat
in these strange times. It’s so important to keep in touch, so please forward
me your contributions for the Club Newsletter by email to: [email protected]
I hope you enjoy this
latest weekly issue of the Club Newsletter which features news, work-outs,
links to video clips, and a list of club members who are celebrating birthdays.
Remember that you can all play your part in communicating and sharing your thoughts and ideas during this lull in Club training and competition.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Please remember to renew your Club Membership to
help support West Cheshire AC prepare for life after the lockdown when the Club
is aiming to organise a Club Track & Field Championships in September and
hopefully host the Cheshire Track & Field Championships if restrictions are
lifted.
The link to the Club Membership payment page on the website is here:
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PLAYING FIELD PLANS
A club member has flagged up a controversial planning application by
Chester Catholic High School to prevent public access to the vast majority of
one of the widest open field areas in Chester. The Overleigh playing fields have
been home to several cross-country races, including schools, Liverpool and
District League and the Northern Women’s championships, as well as perhaps the
only 400m (grass) track in Chester. It has also been included in some of the clubβs
summer training sessions.
The proposed fencing covers an area from the existing fenced-in part, near
Catholic High and Overleigh schools, all the way up to the top of the field,
where it meets the track off Eaton Road. More details can be found here.
If you have a strong opinion either way – and are a resident of the
Cheshire West and Chester area – please comment via the CWaC planning webpages here.
HEATHER McLINTOCK’S REHAB EXERCISES…
Club member and physio Heather McLintock has
provided a webpage developed for athletes to access over the COVID period. The
link contains video exercises which can be used to rehabilitate whilst you
canβt visit her at the practice. The link is here.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL YOUNG!
Club member Michael Young has raised more than Β£1,700 for the National
Health Service on his 33rd birthday, running 69 miles on a treadmill and was
delighted to pass the fundraising target he had set.
“Finished in just under 12 hours. Thanks for all the support
everyone!” Michael said. “We’ve done brilliantly. Passed
the fundraising target and raised over Β£1.5k. Thank
you so much for all the donations. Further ones welcome at: www.justgiving.com/theultrabear
PLEASE SUPPORT JON PARK…
Club member Jon Park is more than a quarter of the
way towards raising Β£1,000 for NHS Charities. Jon thanks everyone who has
donated so far before he runs for 24 hours on May 16, starting at 10am.
Club member and Farndon physio Cathryn Woodall has
posted lunge, bridge, crab walk and squat video exercises on her Farndon physio
Facebook page here.
JASON OSWELL’S LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell has been in touch to say he is doing
Physiotherapy video consultations during lockdown. If anybody has any issues,
he is prepared to provide a consultation to anybody from the club for Β£10. His
email address is: [email protected]
GARDEN POLE VAULTING…
Champion pole vaulters Renaud Lavillenie, Mondo Duplantis and Sam
Kendricks took part in an online challenge from their gardens.
HOME CHALLENGES WITH JENNY MEADOWS…
If you need something to brighten up your week,
then the Jenny Meadows Weekly Challenge is just for you! Our friend, World and
European medallist at 800m and coach Jenny Meadows, will be setting a special
fun challenge each week, that you can do within your home. This week is an
Agility, Balance and Co-Ordination Challenge.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Anyone requiring help and support while self-isolating
can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those self-isolating
and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this number will provide help
organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social contact. The
number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to Sunday
(8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you
want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and
07968 643038.
UPDATED ONLINE
ATHLETICS WEBINARS
In these
unprecedented times, I wanted to draw the clubβs attention to some of the great
resources available online. England Athletics is expanding its campaign to
support Athletics and Running for everyone @home, with a focus on βRunning
@homeβ support and advice. The homepage can be accessed here.
There are many
webinars, interviews and tips from top coaches and athletes on how to stay
conditioned and focused.
In addition, there are some fantastic videos for 4-11 year olds on the Funetics
webpage put together in conjunction with England Athletics. The videos
demonstrate parents and children (aged 4-11) taking part in FUN
activities based on fundamental core movement skills: running, jumping and
throwing. Funetics is a programme that has been designed to reflect the
requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2. At this time
when our children are currently schooling at home, we hope that these video
activities will support the need for education to continue at home. You
can access the videos here.
The link to other updated webinars can be found here,
here
and here.
STAYING FIT AND HEALTHY
The links below offer a range of advice on
exercises we can all do while confined indoors.
Here are my latest clips to bring a smile back to
your faces. Enjoy!
OSLO’S IMPOSSIBLE GAMES
Athletics action is set to return to Oslo in June
but in a different format, with organisers of the traditional Diamond League
meeting having announced the βImpossible Gamesβ. The coronavirus pandemic
has so far affected the first eight events in the 15-meet Diamond League series, with the postponement
of the Eugene (June 7) and Paris (June 13) events confirmed. On that day,
the Bislett Alliance announced plans to host an alternative athletics
competition under Norwegian coronavirus regulations on June 11 β the original
date of this yearβs Oslo Diamond League meeting.
The behind-closed-doors concept at
the Bislett Stadium is set to feature a world record attempt by KARSTEN
WARHOLM as the world 400m hurdles champion targets the 300m hurdles
mark of 34.48, while Swedenβs world record-holder MONDO DUPLANTIS will
face Norwegian SONDRE GUTTORNSEN in a pole vault duel at Bislett, but
they will also compete against former world record-holder RENAUD LAVILLENIE,
who will vault against them in his own garden in France. Other plans are
for KAROLINE BJERKELI GROVDAL to take on a solo attempt at GRETE
WAITZβS Norwegian 3000m record of 8:31.75, aided by wavelight
technology, and for a 200m hurdles head-to-head to take place between 400m
hurdles and 100m hurdles specialists AMALIE LUEL and ISABELLE
PEDERSON.
Meeting director STEINAR HOEN is also said
to have had βpositive dialogueβ with Norwayβs INGEBRIGTSEN athletes, but
those events are yet to be decided and the programme is subject to
changes. βUnfortunately, the rules on infection control make it impossible
for us to have an audience in the stadium,β HOEN said, with an hour-long
TV broadcast planned. βTogether with (Norwegian broadcasting company)
NRK we will do our best to make a meeting for the athletes and a great TV show
for the fans.β
World Athletics president and chair of the Diamond
League Board, SEBASTIAN COE, said: βThis is really positive news for
athletes and fans, and promises, even in this early stage, to be another great
night of athletics from the Bislett Stadium.
βCongratulations to the Oslo Bislett Games for
dreaming this up and following it through, working within the pandemic
guidelines set out in Norway.β Organisers added that no athletes will
fly into Oslo for the event, but electric cars will be used to transport athletes
from the Swedish border.
ITβS GOOD TO TALK
Members and parents are reminded to look at the
following links for updates about the Club:
FACEBOOK: West Cheshire AC, West
Cheshire AC Road Running, West Cheshire AC Jnr to U20 middle distance group.
WEST
CHESHIRE ATHLETIC CLUB has contributed towards Upton High School’s work to help key National Health Service workers.
The
Chester and Ellesmere Port organisation has made a donation to the school following the cancellation of last month’s scheduled Chester Spring Five Miles Road Race.
The Club asked entrants after the race cancellation if they wanted to decline their partial refund in order to support club funds and provide a donation to Upton High School funds.
The Club was delighted that a large proportion of entrants declined the refund and the Club was able to offer a donation to Upton High School.
Club
race director, Ellie Robinson, said: “I’ve just had a very grateful email from the head teacher. Their design and technology department is currently working to fabricate much needed face visors for key NHS workers. They will be putting our donation towards
buying more materials for that.”
MEANWHILE,
West Cheshire AC member, Michael Young, has raised more than Β£1,700 for
the National Health Service on his 33rd birthday.
Michael ran 69 miles on a treadmill and was delighted to pass the fundraising target he had set.
“Finished in just under 12 hours.
Thanks for all the support everyone!” Michael
said.
“We’ve done brilliantly. Passed the fundraising target and raised over Β£1.5k.
“This national campaign, endorsed by
NHS England, acknowledges and supports all NHS staff and volunteers who are looking after those affected by coronavirus.
In these difficult times, it gives us all as individuals, groups
and organisations the chance to show we care and to make a difference.
“Funds generated will be granted to member NHS Charities supporting the health and emotional well-being of those at the frontl-ine of the NHS, so they can deliver the best care possible to coronavirus patients.
βThe grants will cover above and beyond what the NHS alone can provide, such as well-being packs, accommodation, travel, parking and volunteer expenses. Supporting the longer term mental and rehabilitation of NHS staff, volunteers, patients and carers after the pandemic is over. Supporting NHS patients to leave hospital quickly and safely and to remain or stay out of hospital.β
ENTRIES are now open for the 2021 Chester Ultra Marathon being held from
Waverton Village Hall, on Saturday, February 27. The 50 miles race will start at 6am and entry details can be found at:
http://www.gbultras.com/#
Following previous
statements on 17th March and 24th March, England Athletics, in collaboration
with the other Home Country Athletics Federations and UKA, can confirm that the
suspension period relating specifically to athletics competition has been
extended until at least the 30th June 2020.
EA have collectively
taken the decision to extend the suspension of licensed competition activity
due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and in recognition that event
organisers, clubs, athletes, officials and coaches at all levels of the sport
need clarity, advanced notice and time to plan.
In addition to this
announcement, England Athletics can also confirm the postponement of its own
U20/U23 Track & Field Championships β originally scheduled to take place on
6-7 June 2020 in Bedford.
I
hope you are all staying fit, healthy and upbeat in these strange times. It’s
so important to keep in touch, so please forward me your contributions for the
Club Newsletter by email to: [email protected]
I
hope you enjoy this latest weekly issue of the Club Newsletter which features
news, work-outs, links to video clips, and a list of club members who are
celebrating birthdays. Remember that you can all play your part in
communicating and sharing your thoughts and ideas during this lull in Club
training and competition.
SOME GOOD NEWS
As you are aware, following the cancellation of the Chester Spring 5 Miles Road Race, the Club asked the entrants if they wanted to decline their partial refund in order to support our club funds but also so that we could give a donation to Upton High School funds (as we would have done had the race gone ahead).
The Club were delighted that a large proportion of entrants did in fact decline the refund and so we have been able to offer a donation to Upton High School as planned. Ellie Robinson has received a very grateful email from the head teacher. Their DT department is currently working to fabricate much need face visors for key NHS workers. They will be putting our donation towards buying more materials for that.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Please remember to renew your Club Membership to
help support West Cheshire AC prepare for life after the lockdown when the Club
is aiming to organise a Club Track & Field Championships in September and
hopefully host the Cheshire Track & Field Championships if restrictions are
lifted.
The link to the Club Membership payment page on the
website is here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to the following Club members
who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Holly Coates, Johnny Goodall, George Mann, Milly James, Alex Duffey,
Hannah Moorhouse, Matthew Smithdale, Thomas Wilde, Thomas Wilson, Andrew
Leishman, Michael Young, Harley Shakespeare-Wetton.
And Next Week: Charlie Hyde, Ethan Ackroyd, Lucy Ashcroft, Jane Barker,
Ruby Carlile, Nolan Heller, Matthew Bailey, John Driscoll, Charlotte
Blackstone, Jacob Clark, Sammy Hollins, John Parlevliet, Lorraine McFaul.
GET BEHIND MICHAEL YOUNG’S BIRTHDAY BASH…
Club member Michael Young is hoping to celebrate more than his 33rd
birthday this Saturday.
He is preparing to run 69 miles on a treadmill and looking forward to
contributing towards the NHS and is hoping to receive plenty of support.
Michael said: NHS staff and volunteers are doing amazing work right now
in caring for COVID-19 patients. Together, let’s show our respect and gratitude
as they work tirelessly in the face of the virus. It’s our turn to make sure we
look after them, to ensure they can keep doing their vital work”
Club member and physiotherapist Cathryn Woodall has posted some crab walk and squat video exercises on her Farndon Physiotherapy Facebook page. Watch that page, and this space, for more exercises, and, if there is interest among club members, a FB live/ Zoom video 20-30 minute exercise routine.
HOME PENTATHLON UPDATE…
A number of members have been in touch since last
week’s request to send me results of their Home Pentathlon.
The Webb and McMahon families who live next door to
one another staged a neighbourly competition on each side of their fence. Their results from
the Shuttle Run, Long Jump, Throwing, Speed Bounce, and Vertical Jump were:
The Parsons family
provided a well-produced video of their performances from the back garden. The
results were:
Lewis sprained his
ankle so did all the exercises by hopping and still came out on tops with 171
points, while his dad, Matt, scored 170 points, Carol scored 169, and Owen 98
points.
If you haven’t completed the Home Pentathlon yet,
please give it a go and let me know how you get on. The link can be found here.
BALANCE WORK-OUT OF THE WEEK…
Team GB ski cross star Emily Sarsfield guides you
through her easy-to-follow balance workout, which
you can do at home without any equipment.
PYRAMID WORK-OUT OF THE WEEK…
Join Steve Backley for a Pyramid work-out which can be found here.
HOME CHALLENGES WITH JENNY MEADOWS…
If you need something to brighten up your week,
then the Jenny Meadows Weekly Challenge is just for you! Our friend, World and
European medallist at 800m and coach Jenny Meadows, will be setting a special
fun challenge each week, that you can do within your home. This week is a Throwing
For Accuracy Challenge.
EXHAUSTING WORK…
If you fancy a big challenge, then why not test
yourself against Dina Asher-Smith? Take a look here.
ENGLISH SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The English Schools
Cross Country Championships will be held on Saturday 13th March 2021 – at the
Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent
Please be aware this is a change of the date published in the 2020 Programme at
Sefton Park.
More information will be published throughout the next few months as the
organisers look forward to hosting the Championships in Kent – last held in the
county back in 2004.
LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell has been in touch to say he is doing
Physiotherapy video consultations during lockdown. If anybody has any issues he
is prepared to provide a consultation to anybody from the club for Β£10. His
email address is: [email protected]
VIRTUAL BANNISTER MILE
Club
members might be interested to learn that a Virtual Bannister Mile is being organised
on May 6th – the 66th anniversary of the first sub4 mile. More details can be
found here.
HELP
AND SUPPORT
Anyone requiring help and
support while self-isolating can contact the local council hotline number of
0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline
number for those self-isolating and who donβt have anyone to help. A call to
this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some
sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is
open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO β Please feel free to ring
me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are:
0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
UPDATED
ONLINE ATHLETICS WEBINARS
England Athletics are continuing
to offer a variety of online webinars of interest to athletes, coaches,
officials, parents, and fans of the sport we all love.
The link to the updated list of
webinars covering Throws, Sprints, Endurance Running, Jumps, Steeplechase, Race
Walking, Pole Vault, Combined Events, and Running Drills can be found here,
here
and here.
STAYING
FIT AND HEALTHY
The links below offer a range
of advice on exercises we can all do while confined indoors.
MICHAEL YOUNG is hoping to celebrate more than his 33rd birthday this Saturday.
The West Cheshire Athletic Club member is preparing to run 69 miles on a treadmill to raise money for the National Health Service.
“My wife, Harriet, has agreed to act as my support crew. I’m hoping there will be birthday cake at one of the virtual check points! She’ll also post some updates throughout the day on my Instagram page @theultrabear,” Michael said.
“I have signed up to the Possum Revenge 69 mile virtual ultra-marathon. This ultra-marathon is normally held in Texas in May but due to current events has gone virtual. I was drawn to this ultra due to the location having competed in the Austin marathon in February.
“The ultra-marathon will be ran on my treadmill in our conservatory, so I’ll be praying for a cool day, whilst totting up the miles on the running app.”
Michael is looking forward to contributing towards the NHS and is hoping to receive plenty of support.
He added: “NHS staff and volunteers are doing amazing work right now in caring for COVID-19 patients. Together, let’s show our respect and gratitude as they work tirelessly in the face of the virus. It’s our turn to make sure we look after them, to ensure they can keep doing their vital work.
“This national campaign, endorsed by NHS England, acknowledges and supports all NHS staff and volunteers who are looking after those affected by coronavirus. In these difficult times, it gives us all as individuals, groups and organisations the chance to show we care and to make a difference. Funds generated will be granted to member NHS Charities supporting the health and emotional well-being of those at the front-line of the NHS, so they can deliver the best care possible to coronavirus patients.
“The grants will cover above and beyond what the NHS alone can provide, such as well-being packs, accommodation, travel, parking and volunteer expenses. Supporting the longer term mental and rehabilitation of NHS staff, volunteers, patients and carers after the pandemic is over. Supporting NHS patients to leave hospital quickly and safely and to remain or stay out of hospital.”
I
hope you are all staying fit, healthy and upbeat in these unprecedented times.
It’s so important to keep in touch, so please forward me your contributions for
the Club Newsletter by email to: [email protected]
I
hope you enjoy this latest weekly issue of the Club Newsletter which features
news, work-outs, links to video clips, and a list of club members who are
celebrating birthdays. Remember that you can all play your part in
communicating and sharing your thoughts and ideas during this lull in Club
training and competition.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Please remember to
renew your Club Membership to help support West Cheshire AC prepare for life
after the lockdown when the Club is aiming to organise a Club Track & Field
Championships in September and hopefully host the Cheshire Track & Field
Championships if restrictions are lifted.
The link to the Club
Membership payment page on the website is here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy returns to
the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Tony Kennedy, Jean
Claude Randon, Freddie Cogan-Williams, Adam Gloyne-Phillips, Michael Maxwell,
Ava Longman, Thomas Chalmers, Callum Stow-Povall, Daniel Thwaites, Eloise Eccles,
Evelyn Hogan, Wullie McGarrell, Neil McIntyre, Jack Nash, Harvey Tegg.
And Next Week: Holly Coates, Johnny
Goodall, George Mann, Milly James, Alex Duffey, Hannah Moorhourse, Matthew
Smithdale, Thomas Wilde, Thomas Wilson, Andrew Leishman, Michael Young, Harley
Shakespeare-Wetton.
CARYS EARNS ENGLAND VEST…
Carys Roberts will be receiving an
England vest when the lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
The West Cheshire AC youngster finished
ninth in the Junior Girls race and was first home for Cheshire at the English
Schools Cross Country Championships staged at Sefton Park, Liverpool, in March.
Her top-10 finish would have earned her
selection for England at the Schools International Cross-country Relay
Championships scheduled to have been held in Scotland. But the fixture
north of the border was cancelled due to the Covid-19 Crisis and Roberts has
been waiting to find out whether she would be receiving her international vest.
Carys won the Cheshire Schools Cross
Country Championship title in February and was looking forward to making her
international debut. Cheshire Schools Athletics Association, who had
contacted the English Schools Executive to complain that no recognition had
been made to those who had achieved top 10 positions at the National Finals in
Liverpool in March, were delighted to receive a positive response.
GET BEHIND MICHAEL YOUNG’S BIRTHDAY
BASH…
West Cheshire AC’s
Michael Young will be celebrating his 33rd birthday on 2nd May running 69 miles
on a treadmill to fundraise for the NHS because of all the amazing work they
are doing. Please feel free to donate – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/theultrabear – any donation would be sincerely appreciated!
WORK-OUT OF THE
WEEK…
Double Olympic
champion Jade Jones and her flatmate, Olympic bronze medallist Bianca Walkden,
have put together a short workout perfect
for trying at home.
OLYMPIANS IN LOCKDOWN
With the Olympics pushed back to 2021, the world’s best athletes have
had to train and entertain themselves at home. Liam Loftus is back with our
favourite clips from
lockdown.
HOME CHALLENGES WITH JENNY MEADOWS…
If you need something to brighten up your week,
then the Jenny Meadows Weekly Challenge is just for you! Our friend, World and
European medallist at 800m and coach Jenny Meadows, will be setting a special
fun challenge each week, that you can do within your home. This week is an
agility challenge.
LOCKDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Jason Oswell has been
in touch to say he is doing Physiotherapy video consultations during lockdown.
If anybody has any issues, he is prepared to provide a consultation to anybody
from the club for Β£10. His email address is: [email protected]
HOME PENTATHLON
UPDATE…
There has been a poor
response so far to my request for everyone to send me results of the Home
Pentathlon.
I have received
results so far from Macy Brett: 5x20m shuttle run 35.1 secs; Target Throw 16;
20 secs Speed Bounce 60; Vertical Jump 55; Standing Long Jump 2.19m – Silver
with 259 points.
Finn Howard: 5x20m
shuttle run 38 secs, Target Throw 16, Speed Bounce 47, Vertical Jump 39 cms,
Standing Long Jump 1.97m.
And photo evidence of
Teresa Arvidsson completing the challenge.
If you haven’t
completed the Home Pentathlon yet, please give it a go and let me know how you
get on. The link can be found here.
LIZ IS A TOP 10
HIT…
Liz Renondeau, who won the British Masters Cross Country Championships
at Aintree, Liverpool, is ranked second in Athletics Weekly magazine’s UK
over-40 women’s cross-country ranking list. Congratulations Liz!
VIRTUAL BANNISTER
MILE
Club members might be interested to learn that a Virtual Bannister Mile
is being organised on May 6th – the 66th anniversary of the first sub4
mile. More details will appear in next week’s newsletter.
VIRTUAL WIRRAL SEASIDE 5KM RUN
The Second Race of
the Seaside Run Series was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th
April. However, there has been a request for a Virtual 5K Race.
The Start Time will
be 7pm on Wednesday 22nd April and you will have One Week to upload One (and
only 1) 5K Run using Strava, Garmin etc. The finish time will be 8pm on
Wednesday 29th April.
The Winners will be
announced on Thursday 30th April. This is for fun and so is
free. ANYONE can enter.
Please give your
Name, Gender, Category, Club, and photo. Please run from your home if
possible and follow the guidelines: Stay a safe distance. Run on your own and
STAY SAFE.
TRAVEL TO TOKYO
CHALLENGE
Many thanks for Glenys
Potter for providing news about Team GB challenging schools to take part in the
Travel to Tokyo challenge to get active in the run up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
and Paralympic Games. More details can be found here.
THIS SUNDAY’S 2.6
CHALLENGE
We’ve missed out on
fun events, seeing friends and family and we’re spending more time at home than
many of us would like. It’s also had an especially large impact on the UK’s
charities, whose work is as vital as ever in this difficult time.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to the
cancellation of thousands of fundraising events and the loss of billions in
income. To help them to continue to help people during this period, the 2.6 Challenge will launch this
Sunday β 26th April.
Sunday should have been the date of the 40th
London Marathon, the world’s biggest one-day annual fundraising event, which
raised Β£66.4 million for charities in 2019. The 2.6 Challenge can be anything
that works for you. You can run or walk 2.6 miles, 2.6km or for 26 minutes.
You can do it in your home, or garden if you
have one. For instance, you could go up and down the stairs 26 times, do a
26-minute exercise class or get 26 people on a video call and do a 26-minute
workout β anything you like.
so get involved and take part in a physical
activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26. You can fundraise here.
The challenge will
last for a week and is open to anyone of any age β the only requirement is that
the activity must follow the
government guidelines on exercise and
social distancing, so remember to stay local.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Anyone requiring help and support while
self-isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number for those
self-isolating and who donβt have anyone to help. A call to this number will
provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort of social
contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open Monday to
Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO β Please feel free to ring me (Dennis) if you
want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151 201 1254 and
07968 643038.
UPDATED ONLINE ATHLETICS WEBINARS
England Athletics are continuing to offer a variety
of online webinars of interest to athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and
fans of the sport we all love.
The link to the updated list of webinars covering
Throws, Sprints, Endurance Running, Jumps, Steeplechase, Race Walking, Pole
Vault, Combined Events, and Running Drills can be found here,
here
and here.
STAYING FIT AND HEALTHY
The links below offer a range of advice on
exercises we can all do while confined indoors.
CARYS ROBERTS will be receiving an England vest when the lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club youngster finished ninth in the Junior Girls race and was first home for Cheshire at the English Schools Cross Country Championships staged at Sefton Park, Liverpool, in March.
Her top-10 finish would have earned the youngster selection for England at the Schools International Cross Country Relay Championships scheduled to have been held in Scotland.
But the fixture north of the border was cancelled due to the Covid-19 Crisis and Roberts has been waiting to find out whether she would be receiving her international vest.
Roberts won the Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championship title in February and was looking forward to making her international debut.
Cheshire Schools Athletics Association had contacted the English Schools Executive to complain that no recognition had been made to those who had achieved top 10 positions at the National Finals in Liverpool in March, were delighted to receive a positive response.
“Whilst the vests may be a while in arriving, it is justification for your excellent achievements at the event,” Cheshire Schools AA said.Β “Cheshire Schools had five athletes achieve the top-10 and my congratulations go to you all.”
English Schools had emailed Cheshire AA to say: “The Officers have discussed the situation regarding the athletes who would have qualified for the SIAB Cross Country Championship in Scotland. We wanted to recognise the achievement of not only the top eight in the two age groups, but also the two relay runners from each race who would also be going to Scotland.”
The English Schools Track and Field Championships, scheduled to have taken place on July 10 and 11 at Manchester, have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 Crisis.
Our lives have dramatically changed in the last few
weeks with the lockdown restrictions and left us all confused as to what to do
and how to handle this new order of things.
But I hope you are all
staying fit, healthy and upbeat in these unprecedented times. It’s so important
to keep in touch, so please forward me your contributions for the Club
Newsletter by email to: [email protected]
I hope you enjoy this
latest weekly issue of the Club Newsletter which features news, work-outs,
links to video clips, and a list of club members who are celebrating birthdays.
Remember that you can all play your part in communicating and sharing your thoughts
and ideas during this lull in Club training and competition.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Please remember to renew your Club Membership to
help support West Cheshire AC prepare for life after the lockdown when the Club
is aiming to organise a Club Track & Field Championships in September and
hopefully host the Cheshire Track & Field Championships if restrictions are
lifted.
The link to the Club Membership payment page on the
website is here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Many happy
returns to the following Club members who celebrate their birthdays this week:
Phil Woodley, Noah
Woolgar, Mike Lamb, Matthew Coombes, Tanja Dwight.
And next week’s: Tony
Kennedy, Jean Claude Randon, Freddie Cogan-Williams, Adam Gloyne-Phillips, Michael
Maxwell, Ava Longman, Thomas Chalmers, Callum Stow-Povall, Daniel Thwaites, Eloise Eccles, Evelyn
Hogan, Wullie McGarrell, Neil McIntyre, Jack Nash, Harvey Tegg.
CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE!
Jamie Richardson has earned a top 20 spot in the UK under 15 boysβ cross-country
ranking list.
He secured 17th position in the rankings
produced by Athletics Weekly magazine thanks to his ninth-place finish at
Loughborough in the UK Inter Counties Championships.
Other highlights of Jamie’s winter campaign
included third placed finishes at both the
Cheshire AA County Championship and Cheshire Schools Championship.
He also achieved eighth place at the Northern
Championships, 13th spot at the UK Cross Challenge fixture at Sefton Park,
Liverpool, and 40th position in the English Schools Intermediate Boys
Championship race.
VIRTUAL NATIONAL ROAD RELAY RESULTS
Joseph Morrison headed West Cheshire AC’s charge at
the Virtual English National 12 Stage Road Relay Championships.
He was one of 14 club members to complete a 5km run between Saturday,
April 4 and Wednesday, April 8, and then uploading the Strava/Garmin
performance online by April 9.
Morrison, who was the 17th fastest under 20 man after posting 15 minutes
11 seconds, was backed up by Michael Young (16:26); Tom Booth (17:08); Andrew
Cooper (17:30); Steve Fernyhough (17:59); Danny Paddock (18:09); Andy Carter
(18:40); Rob Little (18:59); Steve King (19:03); Richard Hayes (19:27); Phil
Woodley (19:51); Dave Irving (20:36); Kerry Riley (21:07); and Kay Hayes
(31:01).
AT HOME WITH KJT…
World heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares her tips on how to maintain
motivation while in lockdown with help from her two workout buddies.
WORK-OUT OF THE WEEK…
Former Team GB modern pentathlete Sam Murray takes
us through this
15-minute workout you can do at home.
HOME CHALLENGES WITH JENNY MEADOWS…
If you need something to brighten up your week,
then the Jenny Meadows Weekly Challenge is just for you! Our friend, World and
European medallist at 800m and coach Jenny Meadows, will be setting a special
fun challenge each week, that you can do within your home. Here
are her first two challenges:
FIXTURES UPDATE
Northern Athletics have provided an update about three scheduled track
and field championship fixtures.
The Senior and under 20 Championships, due to be held at Wavertree,
Liverpool, on June 27 and 28, has been postponed subject to further decisions
being made regarding the end of the Covid-19 epidemic and fixture arrangements
and advice from UK Athletics.
The under 17 and under 15 Inter County Championships, due to be held at
York University Stadium on July 5 has been cancelled and will not be
rescheduled because county team selections will not be possible due to the
cancellation of County Championships.
And no decision has yet been taken about the under 17, under 15, and
under 13 Championships, due to be held at Costello Stadium, Hull, on August 15
and 16, but updates will be posted on the Northern Athletics website and
Facebook page.
HELP
AND SUPPORT
Anyone requiring help and
support while self-isolating can contact the local council hotline number of
0300 123 7031.
This is a dedicated hotline
number for those self-isolating and who donβt have anyone to help. A call to
this number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some
sort of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is
open Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO β Please feel free to ring
me (Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are:
0151 201 1254 and 07968 643038.
UPDATED
ONLINE ATHLETICS WEBINARS
England Athletics are
continuing to offer a variety of online webinars of interest to athletes,
coaches, officials, parents, and fans of the sport we all love.
The link to the updated list of
webinars covering Throws, Sprints, Endurance Running, Jumps, Steeplechase, Race
Walking, Pole Vault, Combined Events, and Running Drills can be found here,
here
and here.
STAYING
FIT AND HEALTHY
The links below offer a range
of advice on exercises we can all do while confined indoors.
JAMIE RICHARDSON has earned a top 20 spot in the UK under 15 boys cross country ranking list.
The talented West Cheshire Athletic Club teenager secured 17th position in the
rankings produced by Athletics Weekly magazine thanks to his
ninth-placed finish at Loughborough in the UK Inter Counties
Championships.
Other highlights of Jamie’s winter campaign included third placed finishes at both the Cheshire AA County Championship and Cheshire Schools Championship.
He
also achieved eighth place at the Northern Championships, 13th spot at
the UK Cross Challenge fixture at Sefton Park, Liverpool, and 40th
position in the English Schools Intermediate Boys Championship race.
JOSEPH
MORRISON headed West Cheshire AC’s charge at the Virtual English National 12 Stage Road Relay Championships.
He was one of 14 club members to complete a 5km run between Saturday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 8, and
then uploading the Strava/Garmin performance online by April 9.
Morrison,
who was the 17th fastest under 20 man after posting 15 minutes 11
seconds, was backed up by Michael Young (16:26); Tom Booth (17:08);
Andrew Cooper
(17:30); Steve Fernyhough (17:59); Danny Paddock (18:09); Andy Carter
(18:40); Rob Little (18:59); Steve King (19:03); Richard Hayes (19:27);
Phil Woodley (19:51); Dave Irving (20:36); Kerry Riley (21:07); and Kay
Hayes (31:01).
NORTHERN ATHLETICS have provided an update about three scheduled track and field championship fixtures.
The Senior and under 20 Championships, due to be held at Wavertree,
Liverpool, on June 27 and 28,
has been postponed subject to further decisions being made regarding
the end of the Covid-19 epidemic and fixture arrangements and advice
from UK Athletics.
The under 17 and under 15 Inter County Championships, due to be held at York University Stadium on July 5
has
been cancelled and will not be rescheduled because county team
selections will not be possible due to the cancellation of County
Championships.
And no decision has yet been taken about the under
17,
under 15, and under 13 Championships, due to be held at Costello
Stadium, Hull, on August 15 and 16, but updates will be posted on the
Northern Athletics website
and Facebook page.
THE
British Track and Field Championships at the Manchester Regional Arena
have been rescheduled from its original date of June 20 and 21 to August
8 and 9.
I hope you are all staying fit, healthy and upbeat in these
unprecedented times. It’s so important to keep in touch, so please forward me
your contributions for the Club Newsletter by email to: [email protected]
I hope you enjoy this latest weekly issue of the Club Newsletter which
features news, work-outs, competitions, and links to video clips. Remember that
you can all play your part in communicating and sharing your thoughts and ideas
during this lull in Club training and competition.
TIPS FROM A FAMOUS MUM…
You’ll
love this!
Five-time Olympian Jo Pavey supervising a training session with her two
children, plus a really interesting interview (free video; you will need to
subscribe to thetimes.co.uk to see the full article).
CHESHIRE POSTER COMPETITION
Junior Club Members are being
invited to take part in a competition to design a Cheshire poster. Many thanks
to Sarah Scott for sending the information and link. Children up to the age of
11 can take part and further details can be found at this link.
VIRTUAL EASTER RUN
INVITE
With social gatherings no longer able to take place due to the
Coronavirus why not support some of the most vulnerable people within our
communities during the crisis.
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Virtual Easter run costs just Β£6 to
enter. Runners can pick a distance that best suits their ability and run any
day until the end of May to get an exclusive Easter medal and Roy Castle
running buff. Every runner is also invited to join the Strava Club to meet
other like-minded runners.
As a charity, a lot of the activity focuses on getting people active and
looking after the lungs which makes running the perfect activity to do this.
Therefore, why not promote and/or share the virtual running event? To register
to be part of the Royβs Runners team this Easter, visit here.
Every person that signs up will be actively supporting the most vulnerable
people within our communities during the crisis. Sadly, lung cancer patients
are being faced with some impossible decisions right now; should they access
treatment and put themselves at risk of catching COVID or delay their life-saving
treatment. Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is determined to raise more money
to provide extra support to all patients during this worrying time for them.
TRY
THESE BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES…
For the club athlete some simple bodyweight
exercises can be as effective as those using gym equipment, so take a look and
try these
examples.
NEW DATE FOR BRITISH TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The MΓΌller British Athletics
Championships will now be held on August 8-9, provided competition can
recommence during this outdoor season. Further details here.
PRE-RACE YOGA WARM-UP
WITH LILY PARTRIDGE…
The British half-marathon champion
demonstrates a lower leg and hip routine which can help to wake up your
key running muscles and get you ready for the miles ahead. See here.
LATEST CASUALTIES
Unfortunately, the Youth Development Track & Field League and
Northern Track & Field League have both decided to cancel this season’s
fixtures.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Anyone requiring help and support
while self-isolating can contact the local council hotline number of 0300 123
7031.
This is a dedicated hotline number
for those self-isolating and who don’t have anyone to help. A call to this
number will provide help organising food or medicine deliveries, or some sort
of social contact. The number for the most in need is 0300 123 7031. It is open
Monday to Sunday (8am-7pm).
ALSO – Please feel free to ring me
(Dennis) if you want a chat or need any help or support. My numbers are: 0151
201 1254 and 07968 643038.
UPDATED ONLINE
ATHLETICS WEBINARS
England Athletics are continuing
to offer a variety of online webinars of interest to athletes, coaches,
officials, parents, and fans of the sport we all love.
The link to the updated list of
webinars covering Throws, Sprints, Endurance Running, Jumps, Steeplechase, Race
Walking, Pole Vault, Combined Events, and Running Drills can be found here
and here.
STAYING FIT AND
HEALTHY
The links below offer a range of advice on exercises we can all do while
confined indoors.
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