October 2006
As summer departs and the nights draw in we wave goodbye to our Wednesday evening running club. For those of you who took part I can hear the sighs of relief! This year, the running club sessions followed a theme which was successful a number of years ago. We took ownership (along with the local teenagers) of St. Aldams mead playing fields, it was a perfect venue for introducing a number of ‘new runners’ as well as allowing those with a little more experience to develop their running fitness. We ran in the sweltering heat of July as well as a couple of wet nights in August! I would like to thank all participants in making this year’s running club a great success. Not only did you all excel in your running but the camaraderie and support for our newer runners was fantastic. Unfortunately, the dark evenings mean we cannot continue the sessions. So, until next year, it just leaves me to ask: when are we having the end of running club celebration?
Ric
The team would like to give a warm welcome to our new members, who joined during the month of September. They are Jane Henderson, Bill and Ann Cross and Georgina Simpkins. We look forward to helping you with your fitness aims and goals. Also, welcome David Hastings who joins us for a shorter membership period as he works to improve his fitness before joining the Army.
Well done – Anne Sprules, Vince Woodman, Richard and Gill Webb, Sheila Clemett, Daphne Ind, Cordy Snell and Sue Player for completing the Westonbirt 5km jog.
Well done – Richard Webb for completing the Bristol half marathon this year.
Well done – Eloise Gordon for completing the Cirencester 10km run in 58 minutes and 51 seconds.
Get well soon – Mike Roberts, Mike has suffered a fractured leg while playing sport. Although still on crutches he will be back to the gym to begin his rehabilitation program next month.
Well done - Jane Henderson. A flying start to her membership; Jane has begun totally focused, keep it up.
Well done – Aaron Bewley for taking part in the great Wiltshire cycle ride covering 106 km and raising £212 for charity.
Well done – Basil Miles who after a considerable lay off is well on his way back to fitness.
Well done – Sarnia Wilson who has successfully managed to reduce her blood pressure.
Bye bye Nicky Cooper who leaves to attend university. Nicky’s fitness has improved dramatically since joining the club, good luck with university life!
Eric Macgilp – who in five weeks has lost 6lbs, lowered his blood pressure, and improved his resting heart rate from 92 beats per minute to 75. Well done!
Sophie Thomas – excellent health and fitness results in 4 months, keep it up!
Mark Clark – since his hip operation Mark’s rehabilitation is steady and his commitment seems to be paying off. Well done Mark.
Sarah-Jane has recently visited to replenish our stock of footwear so if your trainers are getting tired please approach any of the staff. Her aim will be to visit monthly so place your order and we will shout when they arrive.
The new T-shirts are now on sale and are available in yellow, blue and white, sizes medium and large, at £13.50 each.
Would you like some company to run/jog/walk Filands 2.7 miles? Would you like to try but think you can’t do it? We could start with a shorter route and progress to make Filands your goal. Exercising outside will help time pass by and you will be back at the gym before you know it. You will inspire many others in and out of the gym with your efforts and gain in strength for yourself. Who knows, you may even achieve ‘most improved runner of the month’! What are you waiting for? Let’s do it together. Ronnie Hodges.
The team have arranged for training in both Yoga and Tai Chi classes. So keep your eyes peeled for up and coming classes.
Maintaining a good blood pressure reading is a major factor in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes. That is why we have decided to hold a Blood Pressure Awareness week. Commencing on Monday October 16, our blood pressure measuring equipment will be on hand for us to check you current reading.
Systolic or first number - is the pressure within the artery wall when the heart contracts, therefore forcing blood around the body
Diastolic or second number - is the pressure within the artery wall when the heart relaxes.
Blood pressure is affected by a number of factors, so to ensure a reasonable level of accuracy you need your reading to be taken before exercise. We are happy to extend this service to non-members, so wives, parents, friends etc are welcome. Booking for non-members is advisable.
Horseless Team Event - Good luck and let us know how you get on!
To achieve your dreams, remember your ABC’s
V – Visualise it
W – Want it more than anything
X – accelerate your efforts
The Friday morning gym circuit class (10.30 – 11.30) is proving a popular class. For those of you who have never attended this mixed ability class just BOOK and come and enjoy the fun, banter and of course a little work out with a trainer and some friends.
Some of you will have noticed the increase number of joint training sessions. These are proving extremely positive. ‘It helps my commitment’ and ‘sometimes one to one can be a bit intense!’ If you would like to train with a partner and a trainer please ask about the benefits and how these sessions could work for you.
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