We are runners, get us out of here!

Can you think of a better caption for the photo above? Email us on waterfordroadrunners@gmail.com

Results ahead of schedule and times improving

Well done to all our Waterford Roadrunners crew in procesing the results so quickly again, particularly Adele in sorting out the Race Handicaps so quick! Check it all out on http://www.waterfordac.com/ , thanks Alan at Waterford AC for the speedy work again.

Don't forget you are always very, very welcome to offer your services as a steward any Thursday and if you feel like you would hate to miss out on a night's run well why not join Con, Adele, Des and the growing bunch of stewards who do a 5 mile 'nice run' after the winter league when all is tidied away? Email us at waterfordroadrunners@gmail.com or just come upstairs after 6:30 on Thursday and make yourself known to us and we will kit you out with your coat and lamp.

Week 4 Photos

On a beatuiful waterford night hundreds of Fun-Runners took to the 2 mile and 4 mile route in great form. Thanks again for those who emailled waterfordroadrunners@gmail.com with words of encouragement for the organisers on another job well done. Waterfordroadrunners say thanks to all Con's helpers for stewarding so professionally last night and keep up the great work.

Click here to see last night's gallery from Brendan Jackman and keep an eye on http://www.racepix365.com/ for more from our Roving Photographer Ciaran Fallon. Also, don't forget to get your copy of the Munster Express each week for our weekly review of the winter league (with selected pics!)

Results are being processed and should be with you on http://www.waterfordac.com/ by our Monday target.

A word of thanks again for those of you who did the dutiful of wearing your High Viz, not wearing your watch or Ipod, running on the path and of course smiling where possible.

WEP Note no 3 - Nov 25th

Welcome to the Wednesday Evening Preparation note number 3 designed to prepare you for tomorrow nights FUN-Run.

Unfortunately the wind (thats the weather we mean of course!) got the better of us last week so hopefully we will be back flying again tomorrow night, Nov 26th.

The weather for tomorrow is looking ok at the moment, take a look at:
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/county.asp and select waterford.

As we mentioned in our last WEP note our 3rd week of running is traditionally our biggest week in terms of numbers, so that may be tomorrow night!!
With numbers potentially exceeding 800, we appeal as always that you run on the path NOT the road! If you cannot get past another Fun-runner in front of you DONT jump out on the road.....just wait longer until it is safe to pass on the path. By now, as you are familiar with the course, you will be aware that it is difficult to pass anytime before halfway through the lap, so be patient.

There are no prizes for being the fastest....or the pushiest. You are challenging yourself afterall!

As a reminder for what to do tomorrow night remember that if you have checked your race handicap for this week on http://www.waterfordac.com/ or in the Lobby at the RSC from 6:30 then you simply need to be at the start point on Ashe road for that number of minutes after the start time on the official clock which starts at time zero which is approximately 7pm! So if your race handicap is 7 mins then you need to start running from the start point at 0:07 on the clock, simple as that!
You only need to come upstairs at the RSC tomorrow night if:

• You are paying nightly, Have your €5 ready.
• You want to change from the 1 lap course to the 2 lap course. (Tell us your BIB number and your handicap and we will issue you a new handicap).
• You have lost your number. (You will be issued with a new number to replace your old one and your data from the previous runs credited to the new one). Note: There is a replacement charge of €3, so mind your number!
• You are going to steward and you want to pick up your Viz Coat and lamp.

Remember: Waterford Roadrunners want to help you to have a great night so help us by following the guidance of

• High Viz, ...and don't forget your bib number: (your chip timer is in it)
• No watches,
• No Ipods etc,
• Stay on the Path, &
• Have Fun.

More Stewards

Waterford Roadrunners thank the Tramore Cliff & Mountain Rescue Association who have offered to help out with Stewarding for the rest of the Winter League. So don't forget to thank them if you spot them out on the course this week.

Any other volunteers want to offer their service? Email us at waterfordroadrunners@gmail.com or just come upstairs at the RSC from 6:30 any Thursday and ask for CON or Deckie.

Week 3 Fun-run CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to extreme wind and a bit of rain, we have to cancel tonights Fun-run.

Why not spend the time you would have been running on doing exercises in the comfort of your own home?

See you next week.

WEP Note Number 2 - 6pm Wednesday Nov 18th

Welcome to the Wednesday Evening Preparation note number 2 designed to prepare you for tomorrow nights FUN-Run.

Week 3 is traditionally our biggest week in terms of numbers but of course every week is a big Fun filled week.

By now hopefully we all understand how the system works!

You don't need to come upstairs at the RSC tomorrow night unless:

1. You are paying nightly, Have your €5 ready.
2. You want to change from the 1 lap course to the 2 lap course. (Tell us your BIB number and your handicap and we will issue you a new handicap)
3. You have lost your number. (You will be issued with a new number to replace your old one and your data from the previous runs credited to the new one). Note: There is a replacement charge of €3, so mind your number!
4. You are going to steward and you want to pick up your Viz Coat and lamp (That would be great!) Alternatively you might know someone who might help out so tell them to come upstairs after 6:30.

Assuming you don't need any of the above then just make sure you know your handicap for week 3 from http://www.waterfordac.com/ or in the lobby of the RSC, and make your way to the start point on Ashe road for the correct time.

With numbers potentially exceeding 800 this week, we appeal as always that you run on the path NOT the road! If you cannot get past another Fun-runner in front of you.....just wait longer until it is safe to do so. By now, as you are familiar with the course, you will be aware that it is difficult to pass anytime before halfway through the lap, so be patient. There are no prizes for being the fastest....or the pushiest. You are challenging yourself (while looking good!) and if you're impressed with your time then all the better.

Remember: Waterford Roadrunners want to help you to have a great night: help us by following the guidance of High Viz, No watches, No Ipods etc. Refer to WEP note no 1 for previous instructions.