Bristol 10K Training Course with Dave Bird

Have you entered the Bristol 10K or are you thinking of racing at this distance in the near future?

Our expert running coach Dave Bird is offering you six sessions on Saturday mornings starting on 27th March to help you prepare.

You will get the key information and training tools you need to perform well. And you'll also get fit for your race by taking part in varied, targeted sessions that make the best use of your time. During these sessions, you will lots of encouragement as well as feedback on your running technique and how to reduce your risk of injury.

The course outline is below with all hourly sessions starting from MOTI Bristol at 11am:

1. Top tips for 10K seminar (27th March)
2. Fartlek ('speed play') where we have lots of fun training hard! (3rd April)
3. Running up that hill to become a stronger runner (10th April)
4. Train like a Kenyan by 'tempo' running (17th April)
5. Run fast around Queen Square as we tackle interval training (24th April)
6. Supplementary training to boost your form and reduce risk of injury (1st May)

The course is just £50 and please book as placed are limited. Either email bristol@mymoti.com or call 0117 973 7000 or call in-store.

Please indicate whether you are a beginner or an improver (i.e. able to complete 10K in less than 50mins).

 

MOTI know that not everyone wants to, or can run. That is why we are introducing a 'Walk Back to Fitness' group.

This group is aimed at everyone that wants to get back to fitness but needs to start slowly: new mums (buggies welcome), those recovering from illness and 'want to get moving' again, and especially anyone that have not undertaken much physical activity or are not sure where to start.

Meeting at the shop on Wednesdays at 10am, our Personal Trainer, Sian, will take you through a structured, motivational and fun walking based fitness routine.

Using the natural features of the Bristol urban landscape such as parks, hills and steps, the sessions are designed around building strength and stamina using a 'walking circuit'; this involves using different stations to perform specific exercises such as walking lunges for leg strength, star jumps for cardio strength, and core exercises for core strength. This is a fun way to build intensity into the routine too.

These session will run approximately one hour. You will also have an opportunity to chat to Sian about about healthy eating and nutrition for exercise. Read about Sian on our Therapies page!

The Team at MOTI look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings and to helping you feel great.

Before starting any exercise regime, please check with your GP.

Runners slog through the mud at the Nailsea Running Club Moti Ironwood Challenge

Despite forecasts for apocalyptic weather conditions on Sunday 28 February, almost 180 brave souls battled through the mud and rain at the annual Ironwood Challenge, Nailsea Running Club's 6 mile off-road race held in the woods and fields above Long Ashton.

The runners were led home by Julian Emery (Clevedon AC; MV40) in 44min 58sec, followed by Ken Ham (Thornbury RC; MV40); 47.20, Anthony Glover (Westbury Harriers; SM); 48.23, Graham Harding (Unattached; SM); 48.56 and Patrick Foley (Portishead RC; MV40); 49.33.

The first over 50 man was Phil Manning (Stroud AC); 53.12 and the over 60 winner was Brian Smith (Unattached); 61.01.

The ladies race was won by Robyn Golding (Westbury Harriers) in 51.14 with Kate George (Clevedon AC) second; 53.20 and Phil Richards (Weston AC) third; 55.36. The first lady vet 40 was Maria Powell (Clevedon AC) in 58.34, second over 40 lady was Yvonne Cox (Unattached); 58.47 and the first lady vet 50 was Viv McConnell (Clevedon); 59.16.

The Ironwood Challenge is one of three 10K races in NRC's annual race series. The next race, the Long Ashton 10k, will take place on Sunday 2 May 2010 at 9:30am from the Long Ashton Village Hall. Moti's sponsorship this year means that a greater proportion of the entry fees will be able to be ear-marked for the Club's nominated charity, St Peter's Hospice.

Visit www.nailsearunningclub.org.uk/nailsea-running-club-entries.htm for entry forms.