V S Update - 5 August 2017

- VS Summer BBQ 11 August - deadline 6 August
- Training Tuesday 8 August
- Leeds Country Way
- Sunday runs
- Abbey Dash
- Sportsshoes discount

V S Summer Barbecue on Friday 11 August, deadline Sunday 6 August

Following the last 2 successful summer barbecues we have decided to repeat the event again this year. The evening will include food, drinks, hopefully some music and definitely some games. We'll provide more details as things are firmed up.

All Valley Striders members are welcome to attend, along with partners and kids. The event is being promoted to both the running and the cycling section.

The costs are £11 adults and £6.50 kids - includes main course (including steak) and dessert. Veggie options available.

We have set up events on 3 Facebook groups - VSAC, VSAC Juniors and VSCC.  Please click 'going' on one of these Facebook events if you definitely plan to attend so we know you are coming, and so that you can be kept up to date with plans.

Please also post on Facebook if you require a vegetarian option.

If you're not on Facebook, please email [email protected]

We will need your booking via Facebook (or e-mail) AND you will need to pay in advance (by 10pm on Sunday 6th August at the latest) to secure your place.

Online banking should be paid to sort code 53-70-00, a/c number 72143851 (note that this is NOT the normal VS account), reference to include your name and the word “BBQ".

Hope you can make it.

Training Tuesday 8 August

See VS website home page for more details
- juniors and beginners/improvers 6pm at GSAL
- intermediates and experienced runners 7pm at Beckett Park track
- fell runners - see VSAC Fell and Trail Runners FB group

Leeds Country Way - Sunday 3 September (from Bob)

We have entered 4 teams into the LCW Relay. Myra has emailed to say that we currently have 47 runners, i.e. we definitely need one more and we definitely need some reserves. 

All abilities welcome.  For the current vacancy someone around 24 minutes for parkrun would be ideal.  For reserves, anyone with 2 legs would be ideal, and if you do get called up we will try to match you with someone of a similar pace (we promise not to pair you with John Hobbs).

If you haven't signed up yet and are now available, please email [email protected] .

Sunday Training Runs

Sunday Runs are organised on our club Facebook page. If you aren't on Facebook and would like the details of the runs emailed to you please email [email protected] and we will keep you informed of the meeting point and options available. There are usually at least 2 different paced groups running anything from 10 - 20+ miles (usually with additional options to shorten the route) so there is a good chance there will be someone for you to run with.

Abbey Dash - Sunday 5 November

Entries are now open at www.ageuk.org.uk.  £18.80 (including processing fee) before 31 August, £24 thereafter.

Full link is http://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/events-and-challenges/leeds-abbey-dash/

City of York AC T & F Open Meeting - Saturday 2 September

See previous VS Update www.valleystriders.org.uk/up170723.htm

Discount code for www.sportsshoes.com

Members of Valley Striders can have a 10% discount and free delivery on purchases.

This is available to all members of Valley Striders including juniors, cyclists and triathletes.

Please don't share this code with people who are not a member of VS and please do not copy to any social media site open to the public.

The code for this month is: (see Facebook)