A message from Sportlink

We thought your members might like to know about the New Balance Instore Day coming up this Saturday the 25th May. The New Balance Tech rep, Jack Wadsworth, will be bringing try on sets on the New Balance 1080 v13, Vongo v6, 880 v14 and 860 v13 for customers to put on and join us for a gentle 5km run around Taverham.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to put the shoes through their paces and to ask Jack about the New Balance range. Absolutely no obligation to buy, but don’t forget that all your club members get 15% discount in store at Sportlink!
We look forward to seeing some of you on Saturday. We will be setting out for the run at 10.30am so come in early to make sure you get the shoe of your choice!
Best wishes
Sportlink.

RntS 2 Mile Handicap Relay 2023

A few tables to peruse after the inaugural (and fun) 2 mile Handicap Relay:

First, the team table, in finish order, sortable into finish times:

Finish OrderTeamMembersFinish Time 100723
18Lavona, Andy, Kevin H48:52
29Marie P, Evette, Jimmy48:21
37Mark, Teresa F, Kirsty D49:57
410Chris L, Bob L, Shane48:28
52Sarah, Will, Alex J53:53
611Francesca, Paul, Ant49:19
76Tasha, Alex W, Kyle52:18
81Grania, Steve, David C54:58
94Angie H, Vikki, Lorraine54:20
105Lesley, Kirsty L, Andrew S54:06
113Candy, Cam, Cam55:38

Then Leg 1:

TeamMembersFinish Time 100723
8Lavona Rivington18:35
9Marie Pacey17:37
7Mark Riseborough18:28
10Chris Lubbock17:42
2Sarah Saunders23:46
11Francesca Iaccarino21:33
6Tasha Woodhouse23:06
1Grania O'Neill27:07
4Angie Harcourt20:51
5Lesley George20:52
3Candy White23:33

Leg 2:

TeamMembersFinish Time 100723
8Andy Payne16:18
9Evette Price17:46
7Teresa Futter17:57
10Bob Lyddon16:38
2Will Ayley-Dodd15:45
11Paul Woodhouse14:56
6Alex Wray15:21
1Steve Ellsey13:53
4Vikki Powles19:02
5Kirsty Lack18:53
3Cam Raven 116:39

Leg 3:

TeamMembersFinish Time 100723
8Kevin Heyhoe13:59
9Jimmy Goddard12:58
7Kirsty Daniels13:32
10Shane Hunt14:08
2Alex Joshua14:22
11Ant Cude12:50
6Kyle Hastings13:51
1David Coslett13:58
4Lorraine Hunt14:27
5Andrew Sutton14:21
3Cam Raven 215:26

Photos courtesy of Pete:

 

 

Mental Health Awareness Week – May 15th to 21st

Life is busy and can be stressful for everyone. People are effected by stress and life events in different ways. It is important to be able to recognise when we are feeling overwhelmed and take steps to manage our overall well-being. For some this may be through exercise such as running, or yoga to art and music. It may also be helpful to have an understanding of mental health problems so that you can help support someone else who may be having a challenging time. Each year, Mental Health Week focuses on a specific topic and this year the national topic is Anxiety. Below are some links to various sources of information focusing on mental health and well-being which you may wish to look at.

National websites
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
information on mental well-being, supporting someone else with their mental health, preventing mental health issues from developing.

www.mind.org.uk
A range of information on mental well-being and support available.

www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Advice and guidance provided by the NHS on mental well-being.

www.anxiety.org.uk
a great website with lots of information around anxiety, links to resources, support groups, anxiety management courses etc.

Regional weblinks
www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk
Regional link for the MIND charity providing information on local support services and helplines. Also information on training courses both for individuals, community groups and workplaces etc. and general information on wellbeing.

www.firstfocus.org.uk
Fakenham based charity providing a range of free services including wellbeing and anxiety.

Apps (please check that some Apps do have a fee associated with them)
• Smiling Mind
• Headspace
• Calm
• Happify

Books
There are hundreds of books available to read on mental well-being, with plenty available at libraries and as downloads on line. Here are a few we have found:
• Living with IT- a survivors guide to overcoming panic and anxiety. Bev Aiskett
An easy to read book about what anxiety is and how it can present, as well as tips on how to manage it. Great for those strugglnig with Anxiety and Panic as well as for those who want to have develop an understanding to aid the support they can offer to those experiencing such challenges.
• Overcomnig Anxiety -Helen Kennerley
Includes cognitive behavioural techniques to help overcome anxiety.
• How to help someone with Anxiety -Dr Rachel M Allan
• Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace- G Hasson and D Butler
• Jog on – How running saved my life- Bella Mackie
• Its ok to talk -A practical guide to mental health for men- Sam Cooper
• Mind over Mother–Anna Mathur
A guide to managing anxiety and worry as a new parent.

Well-being Groups
www.menscraft.org.uk
A Norfolk based charity focusing specifically on men`s health and well-being. Offers groups to join, activities, peer support etc.
• Walking Woman- First Tuesday of the Month at Holkham – see www.holkham.co.uk for further info
• RntS Jog and Jabber- Thursdays 6pm Holkham Village Car Park (This group does not run during the C25K Season) A social group to jog and talk, rant and jabber! Ceri Howell for further details.
• Tuesday Walking Group- Wells Community Hospital www.coastalhealthandwellbeing.org.uk/walking
• Yoga – www.princessyogapants.com Yoga classes by a lady called Cat, ex mental health nurse, delivering classes in Wells and South Creake. Cat is doing the free Yoga class for RntS as part of mental health week.

A downloadable copy of this information in PDF format is available here.

RntS 5 Mile Beach Run 2021

The first year back for the normal mass start of the famous RntS 5 Mile Beach Run.

Once again, yesterdays weather was almost a perfect match for the Saturday before the Beach Run last year.  This did help with the course being a bit firmer than normal, and a low low tide gave plenty of scope for choosing your route.

This year donations were made and these will go to the Wells Carnival fund as they didn’t manage to have an event this year and they donate to many worthwhile charities.

The total collection so far is £100.  Great work everyone. 👍

NameTimeCategory
Darren Smith38.13M
Ant Cude38.14M
Alex Wray38.55M
Mat Ayre39.43M
Steve Twyford40.37M
Rob Jackman40.47M
Colin Marshall41.34M
Bob Humphries42.50M
Peter Alder44.31M
Chris Lubbock47.21M
Hayley Wright48.14F
Laura Watson49.25F
Jade Hope49.26F
Hayley Jones50.47F
Jenny Watson56.37F
Glyn Ingram56.39M

RntS 2 Mile Handicap 2021 – Run 3

A wonderful turn out for the final 2 Mile Handicap of the year

Superb efforts all round and a few new PBs!

NameRun3 200921
Cat F-W12.24
Ant12.26
Kevin H13.01
Shane13.14
Mat13.35
Rob J14.03
Lorraine14.27
Paul14.36
Jade14.53
Steve15.11
Peter15.27
Seb15.27
David F15.42
Sarah-Jane16.02
Chris L16.20
Bob L16.31
Laura W16.59
Michael17.33
Hayley W18.02
Emma18.27
Debbie18.47
Lesley19.35
Jane H20.41
Janet21.31
Shirley22.03
Sarah25.03
Grania25.46
Amy25.47
Debbie L28.18
Diana28.19

Couch To 5K Graduation Run 2021

A great turnout of Couch To 5K runners from both the Wells and Fakenham groups, supported by their coaches, club members and Holkham parkrun volunteers.

A C25K Graduation (not)parkrun!

Well done guys, you all worked very hard for this and smashed it.

See you at club!

NameC25K 100721
Oliver29.06
Laura B32.41
Tash32.45
Mark32.46
Angela33.30
Lesley33.38
Kevin33.50
[No Name]33.51
Janet36.32
Debbie36.38
Josie36.42
Ant36.45
Emma37.43
Paul37.44
Sue38.25
Kerrie38.26
Katrina38.36
Kirsty38.37
Laura S39.00
Lucy39.01
Sarah40.52
Angie40.53
Grania43.40
Jane43.41
Helen44.08
Jenn44.23
Paula44.27
Adelaide45.35
Gaynor45.46
Ceri45.48
Pete46.05
Alison46.08
Amy49.10
Diana49.10
Amelia49.20
Nur49.22

RntS 2 Mile Handicap 2021 – Run 2

A great turn out for the second 2 Mile Handicap.

Well done everyone.

NameRun2 050721
Jimmy12.06
Ant12.39
Shane13.18
Cat F-W13.27
Darren13.28
Rob13.39
Steve E13.46
Colin14.54
Paul15.00
Paula15.05
Jade15.25
Tara16.04
Sarah16.05
David F16.07
Bob L16.20
Cat C16.54
Laura W17.10
Michael17.33
Chris L17.45
David S17.52
Leigh18.16
Lucy Mc19.01
Hayley J19.35
Sophie B19.50
Jodie H20.08
Emma20.19
Jane H21.11
Shirley23.18

RntS 2 Mile Handicap 2021 – Run 1

The first handicap of the year, coinciding with the first day of lock down restrictions easing, meaning training can start again (in groups of no more than 12 people).

And the sun was shining too!

NameRun1 290321
Daniel11.48
Ant12.40
David C12.42
Shane13.25
Lorraine14.45
Amanda14.51
Paul15.20
Bob H15.27
Stuart15.39
Tara16.01
Seb16.19
Bob L16.49
Michael16.56
Paula16.56
Susie16.58
Lucy Mc17.38
David S17.51
Kerrie19.01
Jodie19.21
Lynne19.33
Jane21.13
Shirley22.43
Lucy H26.50

RntS Friday 5 Challenge – Event 4

NameGenderRntS F5 #1 (miles)RntS F5 #2 (miles)RntS F5 #3 (miles)RntS F5 #4 (miles)
CeriF54.2051.28
Jodie MF46.0741.26
GlynM37.4545.31
AlexM32.4932.56
Kevin SM37.2737.3538.0537.48
EvetteF45.0043.0443.0542.45
AmbieF50.0445.4149.08
Hayley WF49.5246.2046.0751.03
LynneF64.3862.0159.09
NameGenderRntS F5 #1 (km)RntS F5 #2 (km)RntS F5 #3 (km)RntS F5 #4 (km)
SusieF29.4428.17
Chris PM29.49
TashaF31.4531.24
Kevin BM36.53
Jodie HF30.4630.39
SophieF32.1531.5431.44
EmmaF33.3033.49
RobM24.4523.1522.45
Bob HM27.2724.4523.50
JulieF25.1324.2724.38
CamM27.1226.1324.50
MarkM26.4526.5126.49
LibbyF29.3728.4528.1227.48
PaulM28.5528.4828.1527.51
NitaF32.4728.3227.56
ChloeF33.4833.5531.28
Hayley JF32.3231.1031.3732.04
AngieF36.3734.5833.42
JaneF34.1333.4136.05
TeresaF39.3138.4938.21
ShirleyF40.3439.4538.52