KILOMATHON E-NEWSLETTER - 1 WEEK TO GO

CONFIRM YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

With the Kilomathon one week away it is important that we have your correct emergency contact 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.

TRAINING PROGRAMME

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 or visit www.Kilomathon.com/?england-racecrew.

TRAINING TIPS (RACE DAY CHECKLIST)

Race day is approaching rapidly so you need to have a checklist of things to think of and take with you on the day:

1. Don't go too fast in the first few miles, it is far better to be slightly slower in the early stages than to be in front of your target plan.
2. Make sure you, and your supporters, travel arrangements have been booked in advance, it saves last minute panics. If you or your supporters have not purchased bus tickets public train and bus information is available at www.Kilomathon.com/?public_transport 
3. Baggage buses close at 8:30am. Place your bag early. Kit - prepare your race day kit in advance, never wear new kit or shoes on the day, it may look good but if you get blisters it will hurt a lot in the latter stages.  Pack a large black garbage bag to wear in the timing pens it will keep you warm and dry. 
4. Eat well, plenty of carbohydrates in the last 3 days and drink lots of water, have a good carbo meal early on Saturday evening and just a light breakfast 2/3 hours before the start.
5. Get a massage during the week before the race if you can.  Do not panic if you missed some training last minute – last week cramming does not work.
6. Avoid alcohol in the last week, plenty of time to celebrate after the race.  
7. Rehearse your race mentally, be positive and confident.
8. Get to the start nice and early. Use the toilets early and avoid an unpleasant delay. Be in your timing pin by 8:15
9. Drink a little at each Water drink station.
10. Warm up lightly; jog for 15 mins or so to get your muscles warmed up.
11. Find your start place early, wear an old T-shirt that you can throw away once you get started, there is nothing worse than being freezing cold before you start.
12. Make use of all aid stations on route, if your vest is chaffing get Vaseline from the First Aid helpers it will make life more comfortable.
13. When you start to get tired focus on the reason for doing this and think of the money you will have raised - enjoy the crowd and soon you'll see that finishing line!
14. After the race take a carbo snack or sandwich as soon as possible it will really start to aid recovery.  
15. Don’t forget to attach your number to your running top before race day.
16. Try to collect your sponsorship monies as quickly as possible, show your medal to your sponsors and be proud of a wonderful achievement. Congratulations.

RUNNING NUMBER AND FINAL RUNNER INSTRUCTIONS

The Final Details (race day runner instructions) are available to download from the ‘My Details’ section of the Kilomathon website. The Final Details supplies you with the information runners, along with your supporters, will need to know for race day.

You will receive a printed copy of the final details in the post with your running number before Thursday 11th March, but if you just can’t wait till then and want to know your race  number log onto My Details and click on upcoming events to view your race number and link to Final Details.  To view a copy of the Final Details now please click here.

WITHDRAW & GUARENTEE PLACE FOR 2011

If you are unable to participate in the race or need to withdraw for any reason please do so before 17th February.  We will be able to offer you a guaranteed 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 .

If you are withdrawing you can still be part of the event. Please consider joining the Race Crew on www.Kilomathon.com/?england-racecrew

SHOWER AFTER RACE – DERBY SOCCER DOME

Powerleague Soccerdome
(opposite DCFC Stadium)
Derwent Parade
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8BW

www.powerleague.co.uk
01332 866410

Powerleague Soccerdome welcome all Kilomarathon participants and spectators to use our facilities on Race day.
Conveniently situated at Pride Park the centre is offering FREE change and shower facilities to all runners from 8.00am onwards. Please note no lockers are provided. 

The centre has both Gents & Ladies changing facilities and a superb licensed bar serving a range of hot & cold drinks from 9.00am and a food menu from 11.00am. 

Children are welcome, however must be supervised by an Adult. 

The centre has FREE secure parking also. 
  

THE WORLDS’ FIRST KILOMATHON ALE

Falstaff Brewery has brewed the official beer for the first Kilomathon England.  It is refreshing session ale, light gold in colour with a sweet malty nose and honey undertones.  A twist of malt and honey flavours is the perfect way to finish the race.

Finishers will receive a token inside their goody-bags for a free sample of the ale which can be located from the Falstaff tent at the finish area.  Please note this is only valid to over 18s.

Locals of the area should ask their local pub if they are selling the ale or providing any entertainment on the day. If you wish to buy some Kilomathon Ale for your venue you can contact Jim at the Falstaff Brewery on 07947 242710.

DERBY CONFERENCE CENTRE

www.thederbyconferencecentre.com

The team at the Derby Conference Centre - official England Kilomathon accommodation provider, would like to take the opportunity to wish all runners of the Kilomathon the best of luck for the challenge.  

Our stunning Art-Deco Grade II listed Conference Centre 1930's building is also the key Event Hub for the Kilomathon Race Management.  Situated directly across from the finish line, the venue boasts 26 versatile conference and event rooms and 50 newly refurbished bedrooms of 3 star standards.

The Derby Conference Centre is the perfect venue to host business meetings, exhibitions and training events but also lends itself perfectly for private hire, providing the perfect backdrop to host weddings, christening, anniversary celebrations and other private parties.  

If you are considering hosting a business event or private function contact our sales team today on 0845 880 8100 or email enquiries@thederbyconferencecentre.com   

OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE

The official Kilomathon race merchandise is now available to purchase at the Kilomathon online shop. Visit www.Kilomathon.com/?england-shop to purchase any of the below products.  

All orders of merchandise will be available to pick up from our merchandise partner, The Derby Runner, at the finish area in Alvaston Park.  Runners may also pick up their merchandise orders on Saturday 13th March from our official retail partner

The Derby Runner Shop in Spondon near Derby (full address) from 9am to 5pm.  No orders will be posted out.  Online orders will stop from Friday 12th March after which you can buy at the final area on race day.  Only advance orders can be guaranteed.

Long Sleeved Shirt £13.75	Technical Black T-shirt (Mens) £13.75	Technical T-shirt (Mens) £13.75
Red T-shirt (Womans) £14.75	Black T-shirt (Womans) £14.75	Sprint Shorts £29.75
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Breathable Jacket £24.95	Black Coolmax Cap £11.95	Red Coolmax Cap £11.95

BEN'S STORY

To be honest I still can’t believe that I’m a long distance runner. However with my first (and so far only) half marathon in Birmingham completed in October in a respectable 1h 46m, there’s no denying that I’m physically capable of it, even if my mentality hasn’t and perhaps never will change. There’s quite a story behind how I agreed to run the London Marathon for the animals of the Blue Cross. The lady whom I met by sitting down next to a total stranger on a 3 hour train journey (during which I can’t remember a moment of silence) mentioned her own abilities in running and how she was becoming a vet at university. Months down the line and a few emails later, Laura told me how she wanted to do something noticeable. She said she’d understand if I declined, but had I ever considered running a marathon for charity?

The charity we decided upon is one that Laura has come into contact with as a vet student and has come to admire the work they do. Perhaps less well known than other pet charities, “The Blue Cross” has been helping animals and their owners since 1897. They work nation-wide to provide services to those people and animals who otherwise would not be able to get the treatment they so desperately need.

Since agreeing to run the marathon in August, I’ve lost count of how many times I have found myself hugging my legs sitting down in the shower basin, only able to think of how good it’s going to feel when I cross the Kilomathon line, and then six weeks later cross the finish line in London.

My message for you to take out into the world when you are done looking at your e-mails is that you should go for it: be it striking up a conversation with a stranger, or getting in at the deep end and completing what you once thought was physically impossible. I wish you all the best of luck. It would mean a lot to me, Laura, and the animals at the Blue Cross if you were able to sponsor us, even if it was only a few pounds.

To Sponsor Ben or Laura please visit www.justgiving.com/bentrothmarathon  or www.justgiving.com/lauralevan

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.