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Club Membership 2007-8

If you are an existing member or would like to join our club for the very first time now is the time to completea membership application form which can be found by clicking on the club link and then on downloads. You can then either open a word or pdf file and print out a membership form. All the details are on the form which should be returned to Sarah Price at the address given.

Relay- Relay- Relay - Hereward Relay 25th November 2007- Heres how to enter!

Fresh from the success of the recent Round Norfolk Relay comes another opportunity for all members to register an interest in taking part in the Hereward Relay on the 25th of November 2007. If any club members want to take part or get involved in the day please contact Dave Overman at this email address david.overman@gtc-uk.co.uk or by phone on 01359 242796 or on Monday nights at the track.

The event starts at 9 am from Peterborough Cathedral and follows the Hereward Way for 38.4 miles to Ely Cathedral, crossing over bridleways, fields, bridges and tracks. Teams consist of 4 runners and the Club will meet the cost of entry. The club has a proud tradition of winning this event two years running in 2004 and 2005 but didn'nt enter a team last year. Dave would like to get as many teams as possible entered so don't be shy every member is welcome.

Cross Country 2007-8

In my opinion It doesn't get any better than cross country, it is what running is all about. As we get the fixtures these are being added under the cross country section. You will see dates posted for the Suffolk Winter league, EACC Wednesday league and the Ryston Series . If you would like to enter then either send an e-mail to info@pacers.org.uk or ask next time you are at the track. Your entry would be much appreciated. If you need help with a lift/transport to run in a race why not ask on the new running forum.

1 September 2007.
Saint Edmund Pacers Running Forum. Saint Edmund Pacers has a brand new running forum of its own! Click on the link to join and encourage members to sign up to this free forum where you can discuss all things to do with running, our club and any social events. You can have your say and raise any topics related to running. Take a look and then join in . Forum

30 August 2007
West Suffolk Athletics Club charity open meeting Sunday 23rd September 2007.
West Suffolk Athletics Arena (Bury St Edmunds)
Raising money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. [Application Form (PDF)]

St Nicholas Hospice 5km Run.
Join us on Sunday 30th September 2007 at Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre and King Edwards School Sports Field for a Family 5km Run for Fun. [Applicaion Form (PDF)].

Suffolk Whole Hog event on November 3rd.
10 mile course through the rolling countryside of the Wantisden Valley and the Bentwaters estate. Over 20 additional ‘challenges’ will be tackled by the competitors requiring a test of nerve and stamina. [Application Form (PDF)].

02 July 2007 Revised Bury 5 results [Download (PDF)]
02/06/07 Bury 5 results uploaded to Bury 5 page
06/06/07 Latest edition of club newsletter 'Pace' uploaded

September 2007

The Sweat Shop at Ipswich are now able to offer you Video Gait Analysis every day in store during normal opening hours. Watching yourself run in a few different shoes will help give you confidence that the shoes are working for you before you buy them. The Sweat Shop will look closely at the differences in your stance at heel strike, midfoot and toe off simultanoeusly and in slow motion and make sure everything is as it should it be. There is no additional charge for this service and their is a choice of brands such as - Nike, Asics, Adidas, Mizuno, Brooks, New Balance and Saucony. Tel 01473 726652 ipswich@sweatshop.co.uk

Round Norfolk Relay Race 15/16th September 07

Saint Edmunds Pacers have put together a team to compete in the Round Norfolk Relay Race on the 15th and 16th September. The route follows the course of the Norfolk boundary over a distance of 193 miles and is divided into 17 stages from 5 miles to 20 miles in length. Being a relay the race is continous and goes through the night with competing teams finishing on Sunday morning around 9 to 10am.

We have a team of runners but we are still looking for volunteers to act as support drivers and as timekeepers. If you can help or would like to know more either have a word with one of the coaches or committee members at the track or post an e-mail to info@pacers.org.uk. We would be grateful for any support for this unique run. It looks like being a lot of fun!

AGM

The Saint Edmund Pacers AGM will be held on the 4th of October at 7.30pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Bury St Edmunds. All members are welcome. The Secretary of the Club Roy Miller will be writing to you all with further details in the very near future.

Our Web Site

A big thanks goes to the previous webmaster Julian Long for all his efforts in establishing the current website for the Saint Edmund Pacers. It is not to be underestimated how much time and effort has gone into this. However you will have noticed that in recent weeks the site hasn’t been updated on a regular basis as a volunteer was sort to take over these duties. I have volunteered to give this a go and I am looking for your thoughts and ideas of what you would like to see in your website. It may take some time to meet any of your suggestions an for the meantime you can consider the site to be under re-construction but please let me have your ideas addressed to Paul Clarke at the usual e-mail info@pacers.org.uk

How to Join the Pacers

In due course we will update this with a separate link and page but for now if you are wondering how and if you can join our running club then the answer is yes! You will be most welcome to attend the club training nights which are held on Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm at the West Suffolk Athletics Track.

The club caters for all ages; all standards from beginners to marathon runners, there is good gender mix and a healthy junior section. If you make your way down the steps from the Abbeycroft Leisure Centre to the track just make yourself known and one of the coaches will make you feel welcome. The first two sessions are free so why not give it a try. If after this you would like to join then let us know and we can provide you with a membership form.

If you prefer not to attend club nights but still wish to receive the benefits of membership, then please e-mail us at info@pacers.org.uk. We are also happy to accept your membership and hope you will compete for the club.