WLR Keeps on Running

By WLR Staff, by Pat Wilson

WLR Members run from strength to strength sharing news of their progress and gaining support on the WLR Online Running Club. With the summer here why not join them and make friends, gain support, advice and help with your running.

Recent News

Bananaman Chase – 25th June 2006

'In gorgeous Victoria Park, chasing adults dressed up as bananas! I have had a fabulous day! Weather was very very warm, sun in the sky behind the clouds. The laps were about 2m each and the park does benefit from areas of shade and one slight incline that feels like Everest by the third lap. Got there nice and early and met Rachael, then our remaining WLR’s arrived: Kim, Nat, Sue, Alice. Really great group of people and fab to put names and faces together. We all put our picnics etc in the same area for after the race. Leaving the supporting rellies and kiddies to play and shout us on!

'Race was tough, but good fun, chasing the nana’s really gave you added impetus. I went past 7 (of 10), which I was very chuffed with. Saw hubby and littlun on each lap and got shouts of encouragement. Yay!

'The race organisation was very good – loads of loos at the start, lots of free bananas and water both on and off the course, an ok goody bag (anyone want a pot noodle and pepperami….), and a lovely warm day.

'As each of us finished we went back to give the others a cheer over the line and then we all congratulated each other and sat and nibbled on goodies. Nat was well prepared with wine and glasses to toast each others successes too.

'A big thank you to Nat for being co-ordinator of the day – YAY for Nat. We all recognised each other really easily and it felt like we knew each other – how strange eh! The rest of you were with us in spirit too.

'A pb for me, so I’m very happy: 45.54 (taking 2mins off previous best), I’m sure spurred on by knowledge that my fellow WLR’s were on the course too'. Kim2209

 

'We collected 32 bananas between us! A pretty impressive tally! First pic (not brilliant) is of TiggerSC's back as she heads victorious over the finish line!

'A PB for me too. 50'27" so not quite the 49'59" I was hoping for but a 33 second improvement so the glass of post race bubbly probably deserved!

'Lovely meeting everyone. It really does feel as if you have known everyone for years!! Another one for the running calendar!' Rachael Reynolds

 

'REALLY enjoyed my first running experience, was made MUCH nicer by meeting you guys too.' TiggerSc

 

Yay

'Went jogging last night with my mate and jogged continuously for 20mins, then walked for 1.5 mins and then jogged the rest of the way home - another 6mins :-) I am sooooooooooo happy YAY!' Dayle

 

Newish and Inspired

'I've been a member for 5 weeks or so. I've been looking at the message board but not taken part in it. I'm really impressed by the support everyone gives eachother. I've been a regular gym member for the last few months (on and off for 10 years+) and always kind of enjoyed running although i'd prefer to go to the pub. Anyway I've been really inspired by all you budding runners and today I ran my first 10K in the gym on the treadmill 66mins 37 seconds so I'm welled chuffed.

Keep on inspiring thanks.' ChubbyChops