Run for fun, run with friends, reach your goals
Welcome to the Cairngorm Runners…
Runner Up jogscotland Community Club of the Year 2009
Cairngorm Runners on the Old Logging Way. See
more events in photos in our photo album section!
The Cairngorm Runners began in 2007, in response to a demand from local people who were looking to train for the Aviemore Highland Half Marathon. Since then, the club has been going from strength to strength. We are a friendly club that welcomes runners of all abilities - from absolute beginners to elite runners.
Runs to suit all levels! Club runs are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm. See the Where to meet page for location maps and more information.
To find out more and to receive regular emails with details of up-coming runs, email us:
Check out the motivational pages: Personally Speaking and Take Up Running!.
Latest News
National Fitness Week 2-8 Feb 2010
This week is National Fitness Week, are you doing your part? If not get inspired and do some exercise just follow the link to find out more http://www.national-fitnessweek.com/site/nfw/content-folder/home---spice-up-your-life
Stop Press: Due to the success of this campaign across Scotland National Fitness Week has been extended to the 14th February
AGM
The Cairngorm Runners jogscotland AGM will be held at the Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club 6-8pm on Sat 20 Mar 10. This is open to ALL club members and the Chairman and Committee encourage everyone to attend. Your views are important and lots of new and exciting developments will be unveiled as well as a brief look back at your achievements over the past 12 months. Please spread the word.
Fed up with the snow? Stopping you running? Read on...
There are 7 articles on how to run in the snow on the running tips page including training tips from running coach and ironman triathlete Mark Kleanthous. Follow the link to Running Tips
Winter Training Nights
All Mon and Wed sessions are now cancelled until further notice due to the heavy snow with more forecast, and the ice and cold temperatures. All jog leaders want to get you out running but the risk assessments now preclude them from doing so. Please pass the word to those you know without the internet.We may not get chance to start running again until March looking at the long range forecast. We will be offering alternatives such as swimming so please keep an eye on this page and read the Club News page. Sunday runs will continue if possible as daytime temperatures are warmer than evenings.
Sunday runs are still on as normal - see the Club News page for details.
The World's newest race distance - The Kilomathon
The World's newest running distance The Kilomathon™ (pronounced Kil-om-athon) is an innovative new race distance of 26.2 kilometres (16.3 miles) in length that has been developed by GSi Events, the same company that deliver the second largest marathon in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon. The race distance has been billed as ‘the perfect race distance’ for anyone who is training for a marathon and is an ideal stepping stone from the half-marathon distance. A Kilomathon can also be undertaken as a stand alone challenge.
Double Olympian Liz Yelling said; “The Kilomathon will be an exciting new fixture on the UK running calendar. This innovative event will be a new target distance for lots of runners, from experienced looking to develop their performance or runners looking for a different challenge”.
The world's first Kilomathon will take place between Nottingham and Derby on 14th March 2010, 6 weeks before the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. The Scottish Kilomathon is planned to take place on 3rd October 2010 starting and finishing in the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston and goes over the spectacular Forth Road Bridge.
Be part of history; take part in the world's first Kilomathon. Entries are limited and are on a first-come, first served basis. Enter soon to avoid disappointment see our Events page for full details http://www.cairngormrunners.org/Pages/events.htm.
Mikes Bikes news
Mikes Bikes newsletter and Christmas Offers can be viewed at www.cairngormrunners.org/Pages/merchandise.htm
Nutrition Advice
Lisa has produced a great piece on food and running. Read her Fuelling a Run article (PDF).
End of Season - Club Awards
If you didn't make it to our recent celebration of another great season, check out the report on the End of Season Do.
jogscotland Awards 2009
Caingorm Runners were awarded Runner-Up in the Community Group of the Year Award 2009 at the recent jogscotland awards. Read Melissa's full account of the scottishathletics Annual Award Dinner and check out the photos of our club representatives schmoozing with celebs!
Aviemore Half Marathon, a club day to remember
See the race report and revised chip times as well as the Photo Album for full details.
Cairngorm Runners at the start of the Aviemore Half Marathon. See more photos in the event photo album.
New race events on the web
There are lots of new races on the events page of the Website ranging from 1 mile fun run to Half Marathons, Cross Country (X-C) to hill races so something for all. If club members know of any other local races please contact Mel Clouston or email the Website. There is also a special fun race on New Year's Day so check it out.
For upcoming events, check the Events page.
For more news, tips etc., visit our Club News page.