Running In Circles Newsletter - September 2013 Spring Edition

Chairman's Chatter

September has arrived and for a lot of us that means getting back on the road! The mornings are warming up and make it so much easier getting out of bed to put your shoes on and go for a run.

August was a busy month for some of us. From the Skukuza in early August to trail running in the garden route! Our runners participated in some local trail running events and collected some prize money for their efforts. It certainly seems like the “trail bug” has bitten. We approached Sven Musica, one of our members and trail lover and he agreed to head up our trail running section. Sven knows some trail routes and will also assist us on all the technical things we need to know regarding trail running. The aim would be to have an organized trail run on the monthly calendar. Please visit the blog as we will be introducing Sven this month.The past Saturday saw some of us taking to water point marking and route measuring at Witklip dam. It was a disappointing turnout to say the least. Unfortunately Gary couldn’t be there on the morning so no “vehicle” was available. As runners we will have to start realizing that this was a luxury and we will have to find another way of supplying your water during runs. Whether it means that turns will be made to drive, our own vehicles used or routes changed. I find it unacceptable that runners can’t carry water for an 18km run either. Come- on runners, let’s stop finding excuses.

The annual NEDBANK OM DIE DAMMETJIE race is happening on Saturday 7th September at Witklip dam. Nedbank is putting in a huge effort to make this a success. But, we do need our members to come and assist on the day. Please contact Helen, Paul or myself if you can help on the day. As members we do have a responsibility to help when we host these events. I would really like to see some new faces giving their time on the morning of the race. I will also be putting forward a proposal to the committee where I would suggest that members helping at more than 3 of our five races will be eligible for discount on next year’s subscriptions. Nedbank LVCC has been complimented on many occasions for the professional way in which races are hosted. Please help us make the remaining two this year a success too.

Time trial at LVCC will start at 17:30 again from Thursday. Contrary to belief we do have a running clubhouse! It takes 45 minutes out your schedule and you will be surprised what it can do for you! A committee member is on duty. Time trials are a key part of a running club. Please join us at 17:15 for some announcements for the week coming and maybe a drink afterwards. 

The Rhino Buddies/MTPB will be hosting an event at LVCC on Saturday 28 September. Helen has been hard at work with the organizers to make this a success. It will be a team relay

event in aid of a worthy cause and is sponsored by Metropolitan. Zola Budd will be the sporting celebrity. And there are amazing prizes and family fun on the go. We will keep you posted via the blog.

Congratulations to our runners representing their province later this month at SA championships. Fanie and Anthea Bekker will represent Mpumalanga at SA Cross country in Potchefstroom and December Mashaba , Ntutuko Maseko and Ntokozo Dlamini the 21km championships. We wish them best of luck!

Please visit our blog to keep informed with regards to the running club and social matters.

See you on the road.

Steve

NEDBANK OM DIE DAMMETJIE NEEDS YOU! 

Please email lvccrun@gmail.com to let us know how you can help.

Blog in September:

·         Training programs

·         Entries for races

·         Latest calendar updates

·         Race reports and pictures

·         Trial and Trails!

A huge thank you to those who offered assistance with the club projects list.