Author Archives: Caroline

‘Learn to run’ gift vouchers for Christmas

‘Learn to run’ gift vouchers from Common Runners make an ideal Christmas present, so why not treat someone today?

The vouchers can be used for one-to-one running sessions or for any new beginner or improver running courses starting in January or April 2016.

If you have a friend or spouse who would love to get fitter, run faster, lose weight or run a 5k, why not treat them with ‘Learn to run’ gift vouchers this Christmas? To order your vouchers, for any amount, please call Caroline on 07810 486286 or email info@commonrunners.co.uk.

Common Runners enjoyed Bushy Park Race

Some new and seasoned Common Runners enjoyed the 5k & 10k Capital Runners Bushy Park Race on Sunday 28 June.

The route was flat and partly shaded, which was very important as it was a humid day! Four ran the 10k in under one hour and one runner completed the 5k in under 30 minutes! Well done to Alethea, Emma, Michelle, Siri & husband.

Summer holiday classes

As most people go away at some time over the summer holidays and many have children to entertain when at home, there will be no day time classes during this period, only two classes on Tuesday evenings which are open to all and will operate on a pay-as-you-go-basis – the cost is £10. The classes will run if there are a minimum of 4 people attending.
There will be an improver’s class at 7pm where we’ll run for about 40 minutes and includes sprints & hills. And then there will be a beginner’s level 2 class at 8pm where we’ll run for up to 30 minutes and build fitness with some low level sprints and hills.
Summer class dates are as follows:
* Tuesday 21 July – 7-8pm (improvers), 8-9pm (beginners plus)
* Tuesday 28 July
* Tuesday 11 Aug
* Tuesday 25 Aug
* Tuesday 1 Sept
If you are interested in attending a summer class please let me know and I will put your name down. Nearer the time I will reconfirm to see if you are still interested in attending.

Common Runners will be at Bushy Park race!

At the end of every term we enter a local race and this term it’s the Capital Runners Bushy Park 5k/10k race on the 28th June.

So far we have 8 runners signed up for the race – please let us know if you would like to join us. A picnic will follow after the race – husbands and children are very welcome!

Common Runners at Holy Trinity School Fair

Common Runners is taking a stand at Holy Trinity School Fair in South Park Gardens on Saturday 13 June, 12-4pm. As well as giving running advice to new and improved runners, we are giving away vouchers from Sporting Feet (£50), Create Pilates (60 minute sports massage) and Common Runnerss (£25).

Hope to see you there!

Caroline raises nearly £1.5k for SLPN

By running this year’s Brighton Marathon on 12 April, I’ve managed to raise £1,485 for South London Younger Parkinson’s Network!

So a big thank you to all my friends who sponsored me. And a special thank you from Sarah, an ex-BG mum who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 40, who helped set up the South London Younger Parkinson’s Network.

New Spring running course dates

New beginner and improver running courses start on Monday 13 April until Thursday 16 July 2015 (excluding half term).

Beginner courses are on: Mondays 9.30-10.30am (level 1) & 10.30-11.30 (level 2), Tuesdays 8-9pm

Improver courses are on: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am & 7-8pm, Thursdays 9.30-10.30am

Social runs are every Wednesday at 9.30am

If you are interested in a particular day/time, please complete the sign up form to reserve your place. A free trial session is available. We do hope that you will join us soon!

Common Runner Shirley Gillbe stands for Conservators’ Election

Common Runner Shirley Gillbe has put herself forward for election as a Wimbledon and Putney Commons’ Conservator. Election day is on 25 February 2015.

Shirley is a local, uses the Commons on a daily basis and is committed to their conservation – please see Shirley’s statement, http://www.wpcc.org.uk/Documents/WPC%20candidate%20statements.pdf.

If you think that Shirley is the best candidate and you live within the Levy paying area which entitles you to vote, then I’m sure that she would appreciate your vote.

Good luck Shirley!

Common Runners enjoyed the Santa Run

Some new and seasoned Common Runners enjoyed the 6k Santa Run in Battersea Park this weekend.

The atmosphere was great, the Santa suits were LARGE and the weather was chilly but bright! All Common Runners ran the 6k and enjoyed their well deserved medals. Well done to Helen J, Candy, Catherine, Margaret, Claire, Katie, Jennifer, Elizabeth & family.

‘Learn to run’ gift vouchers for Christmas

‘Learn to run’ gift vouchers from Common Runners make an ideal Christmas present, so why not treat someone today?

The vouchers can be used for one-to-one running sessions or for any new beginner or improver running courses starting in January or April 2014.

If you have a friend or spouse who would love to get fitter, run faster, lose weight or run a 5k, why not treat them with ‘Learn to run’ gift vouchers this Christmas? To order your vouchers, for any amount, please call Caroline on 07810 486286 or email info@commonrunners.co.uk.