LATEST NEWS
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr ('blee-una va oor')
from all at ERN!
ERN is now on Facebook. Link to our site at ERN facebook
ERN Run Routes are now being collected on one page and can be found at ERN Run Routes.
THINKING OF RUNNING A MARATHON IN 2012?
If you've signed up (or thinking about signing up) for a marathon in 2012 and you're looking for some help and guidance with your training programme, ERN can help.
Each year we put together a training programme for both Spring (such as London and Edinburgh) and Autumn (Loch Ness etc) marathons. These are based on the tried and tested Hal Higdon programmes. The programmes are suitable for those training for their first marathon or if you've run a marathon before. We welcome runners of all abilities and have had runners complete in from under 3 hours to 5 hours. We've had a 100% success rate to date!
Particular emphasis is based on the Sunday long runs which are common to all programmes. Having company on these longer runs which can easily be over 2 hours will make a big difference to your motivation as well as give you support if you need it; lots of experience to draw on with fellow runners as well. We normally meet and finish at a venue that has easy parking and a cafe to allow the opportunity to have a blether afterwards.
If you're interested or want to find out more, pop along to one of our Sunday runs. A list of our runs, routes and start locations are on our DIARY page, you'd be very welcome, or if you have any queries, drop us an email at marionville@hotmal.co.uk. In the meantime, have a look at our GALLERY page to get a feel for the club and what we do.
LATEST EVENTS
Sunday 15th January 2012.
28 runners, (can you spot George?), of the 31 and 1 dog, who came out on Sunday for a choice of 7 or 11 mile routes from Leith Victoria Baths. A lovely bright, if chilly, morning for a run!
ERC Winter Duathlon Series, Race 1, Kirkliston. - Saturday 14th January 2012.
Willie Stobie participated in Race 1 of the Edinburgh Road Club Winter Duathlon Series at Kirkliston. A 2.5 mile, (4km), run, followed by a 10 mile, (16km), cycle and a second 2.5 mile run. Details of how you can enter the 2nd or 3rd event in the series at ERC Winter Duathlon Series - Race 1
Paxton House Cross Country Race. Borders. Sunday 8th January 2012.
The start
Well done to Fi Mackenzie who has continued her good form from last year. Fi travelled down to Paxton (just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed) for her fourth event in the Borders Cross Country series. A lovely, fun race, bit muddy! Fi finished an excellent 5th in category and you can read her report at Paxton House XC.
The "Old Town Jackey Trot". Sunday, 8th January 2012.
The gang at the Queen's Gallery, Holyrood Palace.
Heading down into the Grassmarket before climbing up to the Castle!
24 runners out for the first ERN Sunday run of the year. Most ran their first "Jackey", a 5.5 mile run taking in as many of the stepped vennels and closes as possible in Edinburgh's Old Town; 800ft of climbing including 600 steps!.
A few runners did an alternative, flatter, run as part of their London build-up. No Jackeys to be seen but a great run nevertheless. Lovely views of the city, excellent training and back to Meadowbank for a cuppa and a Danish - Happy days!
Bupa Great Winter Run, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh - Saturday 7th January 2012.
Waiting for the gun!
No snow or ice this year allowed the Great Winter Run to return to it's normal 5k lap of Arthur's Seat. Report at Great Winter Run.
Run and Become 4 Mile Promathon, Portobello. Sunday, 1st January 2012.
Krista, Aicha and Brendan looking very happy! Photo courtesy of Bob Marshall
Fi and Jo-F cooling off in the Forth!
Well done to all 20 ERNs and friends who made the effort get out of their beds on Ne’er’s Day for the first race of the year! The weather was dry but breezy and the numbers (384) were significantly up on last year (237) which, as it’s entry-on-the-day, caused a minor delay in starting to allow everyone to register. Some good times posted including PBs. In particular Andrew-S's excellent PB, Mike’s training-every-day-in-December certainly seems to have honed his fitness and Fi has continued where she left off in ’11. A special mention to Jo-F and Fi (even if only shin deep) who braved the waters of the Forth for a wee cool down afterwards! Thanks to the organisers and marshals for giving up their time and for all their work; an excellent way to start the year. As both Bob Marshall and Runroadpics were present we are very fortunate to have a large selection of superb pictures of the event (thanks). Details, including times and photos, at Run and Become 4 Mile Promathon.
