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“The Great Eastern Run is being held on Sunday 14 October and the
Expo is one of the many ways runners can prepare for the race,” said
race director Neil Levine. “In addition, it will provide the ideal
opportunity for anyone new to the sport to get the best information
and advice possible on a wide variety of running issues. Whether
you’re an experienced runner or a complete novice we would love to
see you.”
The Great Eastern Run has grown with
the backing of its main sponsor Perkins Engines and others,
including Advance Performance, ASICS UK Ltd, and Premier Kitchens
and Bedrooms. It has also benefited from the enthusiasm of local
running clubs, giving the sport the support it deserves as well as
helping runners of all abilities.
The Great Eastern Running Expo will
be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday 1 July, with guest speakers Bud
Baldero, Britain’s marathon team coach. In addition, one of
Britain’s greatest ever 400-metre athletes Derek Redmond, who won
world, European and Commonwealth gold medals and is now a
motivational speaker, will also be at the event.
Chris Jones, regional manager for
England Athletics East said: “Liam Cain, Paul Evans and I have been
working with Peterborough City Council and Samantha Hale of Advance
Performance to plan these extra events to meet the needs of our
athletes. This is a really exciting development and we are thrilled
that Bud Baldero and Derek Redmond have agreed to speak at the Great
Eastern Running Expo.”
The day will be divided into three
elements: a training event to which elite athletes have been
invited; a workshop programme for club runners; and a training
session designed for novice runners. In addition, local athletics
clubs will be available to advise on preparation and training
programmes, and encouraging people to sign up for the half-marathon.
By choosing to sign-up for the race at this event, runners will have
more than three months to prepare for the race which will take place
in the city on Sunday 14 October.
Experts will also be on hand at the
Great Eastern Running Expo to give advice on safe training, sensible
nutrition, dealing with injuries, and choosing suitable footwear and
kit. There will also be representatives from local running clubs and
a number of charities that people may wish to run for. It is all
designed to give people the support and information they need to
prepare for the race. For novices, there will be informal workshops
and the opportunity to warm up, followed by a short practical
session and stretching.
After the Great Eastern Running
Expo, novice runners will be able to benefit from two evening
training runs each month until the Great Eastern Run on 14 October,
all starting from the Peterborough Holiday Inn at 7 pm. The first
organised training run will be held on Wednesday 11 July. Further
sessions will follow on 25 July, 8 and 22 August, 5 and 19 September
and finally on 3 October.
To enter this year’s race visit
www.runnersworld.co.uk/greateasternrun07
or for further details go to
www.greateasternrun.co.uk.
May 2007 -
Peterborough UK Community Website
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