Hi everyone,

Thanks for another great week of running!  You’ve all been so friendly and welcoming – I really appreciate it!

A few quick announcements:

The T-Th Beginner Group is FULL
Thanks for getting the word out about our beginner group, the interest has been amazing!  So amazing that we are now over-subscribed.   So unfortunately we have to ask you to stop recruiting and if someone does express interest, unfortunately we have to tell them that the group is full.  Our fantastic coaches can only take on so many brand new runners and we’re already at the max number.

Running in the Rain?
A few new folks have asked if we run in the rain.  The answer is Yes!  (In a few months you might be asking if we ever run in the sun!) The truth is that we’ll often have grey skies or drizzle but rarely do we have a total downpour.  (Am I tempting fate by making that statement?!)  In any case it does make sense to invest in a good breathable running jacket for wet days.

Our Experts
If you’re looking for a physio, osteopath, podistrist or personal trainer, check out the “Our Experts” tab on the website.  We also have people listed who help with functional movement analysis and weight management.  (Functional movement analysis is a good tool to prevent injuries.)  All the people listed on the website are recommended by women in the group.

Stay Tuned!
Next week we’ll announce the date and location for the spring half-marathon.  (We’re just waiting for the last pricing information to come in.)  Next week we’ll have all you need to know about the race, travel and weekend logistics.  It’s going to be a great trip!

Finally, please let me know if you are new and you need some help finding a group that is running your pace.  I’m happy to help.

Keep running,

Jane

Click here for interactive maps of all of this week’s routes.

ROUTES THIS WEEK

Monday 9 September – Big Ben (4-8 miles)
I love this route!  We run right through the heart of London and stop at the famous Big Ben.  The 8 mile option is for the runners planning to do a fall half-marathon.  For everyone else, don’t be tempted to do too much, too soon.  The best way to avoid injuries is to only gradually take up the mileage.

For this run we head to Hyde Park via the usual route and run along the eastern edge of the park to Hyde Park Corner, under the arch and down Constitution Hill.  Run passed the Victoria Memorial down the mall and enter St. James Park.  Run over the pond and out of the park, turning left onto Birdcage Walk and down into Parliament Square to Big Ben.  Those running four miles will take the tube back to SJW from here and those running eight will turn around and follow the same route back.

Wednesday 11 September – Hummingbird Bakery (6 miles)
After a great run, you get to reward yourself with a yummy cupcake!  (For a shorter run, you can go straight through Hyde Park to Hummingbird.)

This route takes us west on Circus/Hall/Sutherland down Warrington Crescent and along Warwick to Blomfield.  We make a right on Blomfield and carry on across the bridge and down Westbourne Terrace Road, past Sussex Gardens to Hyde Park.  At Hyde Park we run along the footpath on the north edge of Hyde Park and then continue down Bayswater/Notting Hill Gate to Holland Walk, where we will enter Holland Park. We will run along the Holland Walk, and then make our way through the park and out the south side of the park, down Earl’s Court Road, left on Old Brompton to the bakery.

Friday 13 September – The Heath (4-8 miles)

It’s Friday again. so everyone up Fitzjohn’s.  You can pick your distance and whatever you choose, there will certainly be someone else interested in running that distance.  All of these routes are on the website.

In addition, every week there are a group of women who prefer to do a flat run.  We can help make sure that you find each other.

4 miles:  A great way to ease into running the hill.   Run up to the Hampstead tube station and back.
5 miles: The Betsy Route
6-7 miles:  The partial Heath route
8 miles:  The full Heath route

Click here for maps of all of the Heath routes.

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