Wingate Road Runners: AGM

A reminder for all members: Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 6 October 2009, at 19:00.

Prospective committee members must be nominated in writing by downloading and completing this Nomination Form. Closing date for nominations for committee members is 29 September 2009.

A Proxy Form is also available for download.

Should yo wish to raise any points for discussion, these must be submitted by email.

Tips for Morning Runners

I'm planning on laying out my running clothes tonight, so it will be easy to get dressed and out the door in the morning. I know this is a trick of many morning runners, and it definitely helps.

If you're like me and you have a tough time getting out of bed for those early morning runs, here are a few more tips

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Wingate 10km Club Championships

The Chamberlain Capital Classic 10km race on 10 October, will serve as the Wingate Road Runners 10km club championships.

Medals will be awarded to the first 3 positions (men and women) in the following categories: Juniors, Seniors, Veterans (40-49), Masters (50+). Gold, silver en bronze medals will be awarded at our year end function.

Running Technology - Get the gear to get yourself going this Spring!

Running Tech - Feature Articles | TechSmart.co.za

Some really nice extras to make you eager for that next run:

Nike's latest LunarGlide+
Nokia Sport Tracker
Sennheiser Sport Headphones
Garmin Forerunner405 GPS Watch
Salomon XT Wings Trail shoes


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Comrades 2010: Accomodation

We have made a provisional booking for accommodation at Bellwood Cottages for next year's Comrades Marathon.



If you would like to join us at Comrades 2010, please download this document for more information.

But you will need to hurry, in order to secure your place at the lower rates, you must book by Tuesday 29 September 2009.

Quote of the Week

"It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse."
-- Ann Trason

Are You Scared of Speed?

Are You Scared of Speed?: "If you're fairly new to running, you may have just one pace that you stick with for every run, regardless of the distance. It's normal to feel a little nervous..."

Wingate Athlete chosen to tour Jamaica in 2010

Congratulations to Tarryn Joel on her selection to tour Jamaica in March 2010! This is an incredible achievement.

On behalf of all Wingate members, Tarryn, we are very proud of you and wish you all the very best with the training and the tour.

In order to assist in covering costs of the tour, we urge each and every person reading this to sms the word JAMAICA to 35010. This sms will only cost you R3.00 and will in part, give an athlete the opportunity of a life time!

Pick up your cellphone right now, and sms JAMAICA to 35010.

Quote of the Week

Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up."
-– Dean Karnazes

Drinkers More Likely to Exercise

There's an old saying that Wingate is a Drinking Club, with a Running Problem. I never believed it, until I read this:

Drinkers More Likely to Exercise: "We've all heard the jokes about beer drinkers doing their 12-ounce curls, but it turns out that people who regularly drink alcohol are more likely to exercise, according to a new study..." Read More here

Cheers!