Kilomathon E-Newsletter

KILOMATHON E-NEWSLETTER - 4 WEEKS TO GO

CONFIRM YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

With entries due to close very soon for the worlds’ first Kilomathon it is time for you to check that we have your correct details. To confirm your emergency contact details please log on to ‘My Details’ at www.kilomathon.com/?my-details-england or click here. To log in you will need the email address and the password you created when you entered. After you log in just select the ‘Contact Info’ button at the top of the page.

Through ‘My Details’ you can also update your predicted time, running club and address details. It is important we have your correct address details to enable your race pack to reach you in time for the race.

WITHDRAWALS - ARE YOU FIT TO COMPETE

If you are unable to compete in the race or need to withdraw for any reason please do so before 17th February. We will be able to offer you a guarantee place for Kilomathon 2011 however this will incur another entry fee as these are non-refundable. To withdraw please log on to 'My Details' at www.kilomathon.com/?my-details-england or click here.

ENTRIES DEADLINE APPROACHING

With nearly 6000 entries to the world’s first Kilomathon we are shortly coming to a close. You have just 3 days left to get your entry in, so if you don’t want to be disappointed or you know someone who wanted to enter but has not yet done so, then enter now! To secure your place please click here.

TRAINING PROGRAMME

4 Weeks to go	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Beginners Schedule	Rest	35 min easy run	4x 400m with 90 sec recoveries	40min relaxed or steady	Rest	Cross train or 50 min relaxed	1 hour 35 min long run
Improvers Schedule	Rest	40 min easy run	5x 600m with 90 sec recoveries	50 min relaxed or steady	Rest	Cross train or 50 min relaxed	1 hour 45 min long run
Advanced Schedule	Rest	60 min easy run	6x 600m with 90 sec recoveries	50 min relaxed or steady	Rest	Cross train or 50 min relaxed	2 hour long run

TRAINING TIPS – PACE BANDS

One of the keys to achieving your best time is to keep an even pace throughout the race. Go out too fast and you'll hit the wall, go out too slow and you won't be able to make up the time later. Don’t be over ambitious and determine the pace that you believe you can honestly achieve.

What’s a Pace Band? If you want to run a marathon, in let’s say 3hrs 00mins, a pace band is a strip that you affix around your wrist to tell you what time you should be running each mile in. Go to Runners World Website to create your own pace band or click here.

Pace bands are very helpful to guide you through those miles when your mind can't do the math anymore or you want to save your concentration for your race. Pace bands are guides to help you to achieve an even pace throughout the marathon but are not replacements for common sense running. Do not stick to a pace if you are injured or are feeling unwell.

BUS TICKETS - LAST OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE

If you need bus tickets to get you from the finish to the start you need to purchase them before Wednesday 17th February. Runners can get either a PRE race ticket or a POST race ticket. Pre race ticket gets you from the finish area to the start area in time for the start of the race. Post race ticket brings you back to the start area after you finish the race. We also have bus ticket for supporters to get them from the start area (after you start the race) to the finish area in time to watch you cross the finish line. Spectators can also purchase PRE or POST race tickets if they want to travel with their runners. To purchase bus tickets please visit the shop at www.kilomathon.com/?england-shop

If you want to check if you have already purchased bus tickets, please log on to your 'My Details' account at www.kilomathon.com/?my-details-england and select the "Orders" tab. You will need the password you created when you entered which is on your entry confirmation email.

RACE CREW

If you are bringing friends or family to support you or you are unable to take part in the Kilomathon Race but would like to do more than stand and watch we are looking for Race Crew. We need; racecourse stewards, water and energy station marshals, goody bag and registration crew, start/ finish officials as well as Race Crew in many other areas.

Anyone over 15 years old can join the Race Crew Team (race crew under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). We would really appreciate your help, race crew is an important part of every runner’s experience, and they really make a difference.

Race Crew can expect:

An official kilomathon t-shirt
Each role earns a minimum of £15 which can be donated to the charity of your choice
Lunch vouchers to buy a delicious lunch
A certificate to mark your contribution to the event
A truly fantastic experience and a wonderful day!

To sign up to be part of the Race Crew click here.

ACCOMMODATION

If you are looking for accommodation we have now partnered up with a number of accommodation providers throughout Derby and Nottingham. We are holding allocations of rooms ranging from 3 star hotels to self catering apartments we have something to cater for everyone’s needs. Prices start from £37.50 pp sharing.

To find out more information please visit www.kilomathon.com/?accommodation or click here. Alternatively you can contact our Hotel manager Bill Evans directly bill.evans@eventsinpartnership.com

IN-TRAINING T-SHIRT

If you want to show people that you're in training for the Worlds First Kilomathon then why not purchase your very own ‘in training' t-shirt. If you need something to get you out there training, this could be the boost you need!

The Kilomathon in-training t-shirts are light weight with moisture management and are specially designed for comfort and especially good on long runs. I wore mine running the Dublin Marathon in October and it was very comfortable indeed. Those of you running on several consecutive days will also appreciate that the Kilomathon t-shirts are quick dry so will dry overnight easily, ready for the next day's training.

The t-shirts are available in small, medium, large & extra large and cost £11.95. To purchase an in-training t-shirt visit our online shop or click here.

SARAH'S STORY

On May 15th 2008 my wonderful mum and my best friend ever lost her 2 1/2 year battle to Motor Neurone Disease, she was aged 60. She left a family that loved her so dearly and my 2 little boys Jamie and Callum lost their very special Nana.

Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive disease which causes weakening of the muscles, which eventually affects movement and function of limbs, speech, swallowing and breathing. Up to now there is no cure for this devastating disease. It usually attacks healthy people in their prime of life.

'Life with MND may be short but it's certainly worth living'. The Motor Neurone Disease association provides help and support to those suffering with MND by providing essential equipment to enable them to live their lives to the best they can. They also provide support to their families. It is vital that this work can continue to help others that have to cope with this terrible disease. By the MNDA funding extensive research hopefully one day a cure will be found.

On Sunday 14th March - Mother's Day, I will be taking part in the Words' first Kilomathon. 26.2km or 16miles (HELP!). It is certainly a challenge for me, as those of you who know me know I have only ever achieved 2 x 10K run with a month's break in-between!!

I will be running / walking / crawling to the finish line in memory of my MUM. I am not able to give her a present, but I can try and raise as much money to assist the MNDA to continue their work and hope they find a cure so that others do not have to go through the pain we have been through.

My mum painted a rainbow picture shortly before she died and rainbows now play a huge part in our daily lives, so please rest assured that even if it is raining on Mother's Day, I will still be there completing this challenge. At various times since mum died rainbows have appeared when I have needed her, for example on my birthday last year, so really hoping I get to see one this Mother's Day as that's sure to help me to the end.

A lot of our family and friends have supported so many of our fundraising events over the past couple of years, but I am asking yet again for as much support on this challenge. I need to raise as much money as I can to get me to that finish line. My target is £1500 and already £784 has been raised.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it's the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now. To sponsor Sarah please visit www.justgiving.com/sarah-hill-rainbow or click here.

TELL US YOUR STORY

Have you a story to tell about why you are running the Kilomathon? If so, please tell us about it and we could help you highlight your story in our eNewsletter. The newsletter currently goes out to over 5,000 members. Local newspapers are always willing to highlight stories and it could help you raise funds for your charity. If you do send a story please attach a photo to go along side the story. Click here or email us at adele@gsi-events.com with your story.