MUMS ON THE RUN

Our Mums on the Run are going great, if your available on a Friday morning at 9am and can jog a 5k. Why not join our other Mums (and Dads-yes thats right we have a few Dads going along as well).

Great North Run

Well done to Stewart and June for completing the Great North Run in aid of Kidney Research UK.

Buckie 10k

Well done to Stuart, Carol-Ann, Barry, Gillian, Jason and Stewart who successfully completed the Buckie 10K today.

Carol-Ann, Barry, Gillian, Jason and Stewart only joined Peterhead Jogscotland earlier this year, and it amazing what they have achieved in this short time. All are now training for the Fraserburgh Half Marathon in November.

Also well done to Stewart Wood and June Dickie who successfully completed the 13.2 miles of Great North Run today in aid of Kidney Research.

It great to see Peterhead Jogscotland members taking apart in events all over the UK, and should i say it all over the world. Watch this space!!

Health Fair

We had a fantastic time on last Wednesday at the Health Fair. Thanks to everyone who took part on the night and made it such a success. Special thanks to all at Living Waters Church who provided the teas, coffee and eats, and gave us the use of the church for this event.

Thanks also to Alexander for taking all the wonderful photographs, to view them simply click here

Mr & Mrs Strachan

Congratulations to Leigh and Stewart who married in Orlando on Thursday. I am sure you agree Leigh looks stunning. Thanks to Stewart for taking the time to sending the photograph. We look forward to meeting the new Mr and Mrs Strachan when they arrive back home.

Peterhead Jogscotland Membership Benefits

We are really keen to encourage you to keep coming to Peterhead Jogscotland, as a result we have built in a number of benefits/discounts in being a Peterhead Jogscotland Member.

1. Discounts of 10% to 15% at Run4 It in Aberdeen more details to be announced on Wednesday!!

2. Corporate Membership of the Waterside Leisure Club £169 per annum instead of the usual £400, if you require any information ask Diane about it.

3. 10% discount at the Fishy Shoppee Blackhouse Industrial Estate in Peterhead for all those taking part in the Charity Weight Loss Challenge to encourage everyone to eat healthy.

4. Free Bronze membership to Jogscotland - Stride logbook, monthly e-news letter, quarterly Stride Magazine and special offers throughout the year.

5. Subsidised bus travel (or even for free) to running events throughout the year.

6. A number of subsidised social events throughout the year- we will be taking names for Christmas Disco/Party soon!!

If you know of any other benefits/ discounts we could offer our members please dont hesitate to let us know. As we have over 200 members this could also benefit a/ your business as well!!!!

Were in the news

As well as being in the Press & Journal this week about the size of our club, we were also on the front page of the Jogscotland website. To see the write up simply click here

If your a Peterhead Jogscotland member i really hope you are enjoying being part of one the biggest groups in Scotland, and remember if you have any questions dont hesitate to get in touch!! It's amazing to see so much people out jogging together, and we want each and everyone of you to continue to come and enjoy the experience! Whilst seeing your fitness improve at the sametime.

Remember are were all Friendship, Fitness and Fun.

Collieston Run

We had a great time a few weeks ago when 19 off us run to Collieston Harbour from the Lido Carpark in Peterhead which is exactly a half marathon distance. Mr Campbell has even time to go for a swim in the harbour when we finished!!! It was great that Vern from Kelowna in Canada who was able to join us for run, and i know he enjoyed as much as we did.

Thanks to Alexander for wonderful photographs to view them all simply click here

Health Fair 16th September

On Wed 16th September instead of jogging we are having our 3rd Health Fair from 6pm - 9pm. For your information we have lots going on including

Run4IT doing Gait Analysis and sale of running gear (15% off) Health Eating Information from a NHS Health Improvement Officer Mel Edwards an experienced runner doing a short motivational talk Wellness Centre Specialists from Aberdeen doing massages!! Free prized draw for all attending, lots prizes to be won if you attend on the night !

Gait Analysis- if you need new trainers, Run4it trained specialists will make sure you have the correct trainers to suit your feet/posture, and better still you will get 15% discount on the night. Be sure to book your 15 minute appointment now 6-9pm Healthy Eating Information- (from 7pm) If your taking part in the Charity Weight Loss challenge, or you just want to know more about Healthy Eating then here's your chance. Mel Edwards -Mel will be along to give you a short motivational talk, to keep you jogging over the winter months!! Wellness Centre Specialists- never had a sports and remedial massage, Reflexology or neck/ shoulder massage, then here's you chance to try it out- 20 minutes for only £5 which is a real bargain. Book your appointment as soon as possible, as only 9 appointments of each massage will be available on the night. Free Prize Draw- Be sure to pick up your free voucher for the prize draw, on the next 3 sessions you attend jogscotland. We will have lots of prizes including a pair of trainers and a watch. Teas and Coffees will also be served courtesy of Living Waters Church!!

Fraserburgh Half Marathon Training

We have had a lot of interest in the Fraserburgh Half Marathon Training we start on Friday night this week. Why not come along and give it a go we start with a 10k and will gradually increase the distance over the coming weeks. The training will take place on alternative Friday nights/ Saturday mornings to give as much people a chance to come along as possible. This week we leave from Catto Park at 6pm. The Fraserburgh Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 15th November and is a really nice flat route. I have done it twice and really enjoyed it. We will have entry forms available in the coming weeks, and will organise a bus if there is enough interest. The route this week is Balmoor Terrace- George Garden Ave- Blackhouse Terr- Windmill rd- Meethill Road- Dales Round- Out to Macdonalds Roundabout- Past Prison- South Road- Kirk Street-- St Peter Street- Ugie Street - Ugie Road- Blackhouse Terr- George Garden Avenue- Balmoor Terrace- Back to track To print out week 1 of Fraserburgh Half Marathon Training simply click here http://picasaweb.google.com/stephenpeterheid/FraserburghHalfMarathonTraining# Cut and paste in a word document