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Sutton Runner 40th Anniversary Celebration 5K run

On Tuesday 4th July Sutton Runner in Boldmere will be 40 years old.
To mark this date they will be hosting a celebratory evening event in conjunction with running shoe manufacturer Hoka One One.
There will be a guided 5k run from the shop with Hoka shoes available to run in at 6:30 followed by free drinks and pizza!
There will be free raffles for Hoka kit, other giveaways and various on the night discounts.
To attend you must register using the link below and add your shoe size if you would like to run in Hoka’s so they know how many to bring.
Link to register:
Sutton Runner 40th Anniversary
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Sutton Runner 40th Anniversary
Join us to celebrate 40 years of Sutton Runner with a run in HOKA shoes around Sutton Park followed by refreshments in store.

Latest News….

Fun Run

Good luck to everyone running and walking at the GMFR next Sunday.

We will be meeting at the island next to Aldi / Nandos at 10.30 for a group photo opportunity, it would be great if you could wear your SE fitness tops if you have them!

As usual we will be heading to The station pub afterwards to hydrate 😊

 

Limited sessions on Saturday 3rd June

As the majority of our members and leaders are taking part in the Fun Run there will be limited sessions on the Saturday, as follows:

8.30am C25K

8.30am 5K plus

9.00am Walk Plus

Run Fit and Run Plus will not be taking place.

Don’t forget we have Run Fit and Run Plus sessions taking place tomorrow at 9am, as well as walks at 9 and 10.30am.

 

Summer Social – Friday 23rd June, Brewhouse & Kitchen 7.30pm

This is the last chance to book on to the Summer Social, as numbers / food orders will be submitted on Tuesday.

The cost is £11.95 to include a buffet, email jo@sefitness.com to book your place.

There are 70 of us confirmed so far so should be a good evening.

 

Buggy Walk Wednesday 28th June

We are holding a charity Buggy Walk to raise money for Acacia who support Mothers with post natal depression.

Meeting at Wyndley track at 10.15 we aim to complete a 45 minute walk before returning for coffee and cake.

All are welcome to join, you don’t have to have a buggy or a child 😊

Enjoy your Bank Holiday!

Charity Buggy Walk

We are holding a charity buggy walk to raise money for Acacia Family Support.
 
We will be meeting at the running track, next to Wyndley Gym at 10.15am and will begin a walk that will last approximately an hour, around Sutton Park. We will finish back at the track where there will be coffee and cake and a chance to also view the baby sensory facilities at Wyndley Gym.
 
Acacia Family Support offers free post natal support services for mothers and their families affected by pre or post natal depression across Birmingham. They are a volunteer led organisation and our drop in centres offer a full range of support services for women and their families.
 
All are welcome, you don’t have to have a buggy or a child 😀

Our usual sessions won’t be taking place on Monday 29th May however we are planning to have some additional ones, as follows:

9am

Walk Plus with Mandy

Run Fi with Jo, Vanessa & Hazel

Run Plus with Amanda and Graham

10.30am

Walk Fit with Becky

Messages will go out in the usual Whatsapp groups

Dates for your Diary

Great Midlands Fun Run Training

This Saturday, 20th May, is the second week of our Fun Run training.

We will be completing 7 miles covering most of the Fun Run route.

We have various groups, suitable for all paces, each led by an SE Fitness Leader and everyone is welcome to join us.

For non-SE Fitness members there will be a small charge of £3.50 which will be donated to charity

Cycle Group

Our first cycle group was a huge success last week, with the team cycling 23 miles on a beautiful sunny morning.

This Sunday, 21st May, we are slowing the pace slightly and reducing the distance to 13 miles. We will be meeting at the Butlers Arms completing a circular route, taking in the country lanes of Little Hay and Shenstone.

Group size is strictly limited to 5 . To reserve your place email jo@sefitness.com or Whatsapp 07969 847937.

We are also looking for people to lead our Cycle groups in the future, whether on a regular or ad hoc basis, so please get in touch if you are interested.

Mam Tor, Peak District hike

This has proved to be a popular one with only 11 places of the 51 left so if this is something you are considering don’t leave it too long to book.

When is it?

Saturday 2nd September. Coach will leave Wyndley at 7.30am and we will arrive back before 7pm.

How much is it?

£38.40 per person. This includes a minimum of 3 qualified Tour Guides and coach travel to and from Wyndley.

£20 deposit is payable now to reserve your place and the balance nearer the time.

How do I book?

Pay your deposit of £20 to the normal SE Fitness account number using Mam Tor as the reference. Send an email to jo@sefitness.com or whatsapp 07969 847937 so I can reserve your place on the coach. There are a maximum of 50 places available and cannot be reserved until deposit has been paid.

From the centre of Castleton, after a quick visit to the Devil’s Arse Cave we head out through the beautiful Cave Dale path close to the old Peveril Castle. We head along the Limestone Way before heading towards and then up to the majestic Mam Tor peak, past Hollins Cross to Back Tor and Lose Hill then descending back down to Castleton. Approx. 5hrs and 10 miles in total. A great hike with stunning scenery all around.

This is classed as a moderate hike so you will need a reasonable level of fitness but generally suitable for most people

Summer Social

Our Summer Social is taking place at the Brewhouse & Kitchen, Sutton town centre on Friday 23rd June.

The elevated garden area has been reserved for us. All 70 places were snapped up quite quickly so we have now secured a larger area with an extra 20 places.

The cost is £11.95 and includes a buffet.

Due to having to arrange catering for a large amount of people we cannot add people on at the last minute so please reserve your place no later than 1st June.

And finally….

Feedback and suggestions are always welcome to make your membership more rewarding. So if you have any ideas for the future or comments on the current offering please let us know.

  • Day trips or social events: Coach trips, Hikes, Social events
  • Events: Running, walking, Fun events:  Organised races, Mud runs, Wine runs
  • Social media / newsletter content. What would you like to see more / less of?

Bookings are now being taken for Mam Tor hike

When is it?

Saturday 2nd September. Coach will leave Wyndley at 7.30am and we will arrive back before 7pm.

How much is it?

£38.40 per person. This includes a minimum of 3 qualified Tour Guides and coach travel to and from Wyndley.

£20 deposit is payable now to reserve your place and the balance nearer the time.

How do I book?

Pay your deposit of £20 to the normal SE Fitness account number using Mam Tor as the reference. Send an email to jo@sefitness.com or whatsapp 07969 847937 so I can reserve your place on the coach. There are a maximum of 50 places available and cannot be reserved until deposit has been paid.

 

From the centre of Castleton, after a quick visit to the Devil’s Arse Cave we head out through the beautiful Cave Dale path close to the old Peveril Castle. We head along the Limestone Way before heading towards and then up to the majestic Mam Tor peak, past Hollins Cross to Back Tor and Lose Hill then descending back down to Castleton. Approx. 5hrs and 10 miles in total. A great hike with stunning scenery all around.

This is classed as a moderate hike so you will need a reasonable level of fitness but generally suitable for most people

Dates for your diary

Our first Cycling group, Sunday 14th May!

We have had so much interest for our cycling groups so I’m excited to announce that we have our first one going out, on Sunday 14th May. Meeting at 08.45 the route will take in mainly country roads though Weeford, Lichfield and Shenstone.

Approximately 23 miles, this will be suitable for experienced cyclists at a pace of around 12 – 13 miles per hour, led by Nick.

This group is a trial and therefore we will be strictly limiting numbers to no more than 5 cyclists. To reserve your free place please either whatsapp 07969 847937 or email jo@sefitness.com

 

Summer Social at The Brewhouse & Kitchen, Friday 23rd June, 7pm until late

This has proved a popular one with all 60 tickets gone within a couple of weeks! We have private use of the outdoor garden area, and I have now secured a bigger area for us so have another 20 places available.

Cost is £11.95 and includes a buffet. This is a great chance to socialise and meet other members wearing something different to muddy trainers and walking boots!

To book please make payment by bank transfer or pay your run / walk leader. You must then email jo@sefitness.com so that I can reserve your place

Hurry as the last few tickets will go quickly!

 

Mam Tor, Peak District Hike, Saturday 2nd September

A wonderful hike in the Peak District starting in Castleton, visiting Devils Arse Cave and then heading out through the beautiful Cave Dale path and up to the majestic Mam Tor peak.

Approximately 5 hours and 20 miles and is fully guided throughout. This is classed as a moderate hike so you will need a reasonable level of fitness but will generally be suitable for most people.

Will include transport to and from Wyndley.

 

Christmas Party, Friday 1st December, Sutton Coldfield Gold Club

Our annual Christmas Party will once again take place at Sutton Golf Club.

Price will include a warm buffet.

Tickets will be £25 and available in August.

 

Snowdon, Saturday 27th April 2024

Coach will leave Wyndley early Saturday to make our way to Llanberis where we will meet our Tour Guides.

The walk to the summit is approximately 6 hours and suitable for those with a good level of fitness.

On the return journey we will stop for a well earned drink and a meal.

Details of how to book will follow shortly.

 

Palma, Mallorca 9K or half Marathon, weekend of 11th October 2024

There will be plenty of options for this break.

With a choice of 3, 4 or a 5 night break you can choose to run 9k or half marathon or just support from the side lines.

Price will include flights, accommodation, half board and race entry.

Further details to follow in November.

 

Save the Date!

Mam Tor, Castleton and Cave Dale hike (Peak District) Saturday 2nd September

A wonderful hike in the Peak District starting and finishing in Castleton.

After a quick visit to the Devil’s Arse Cave we head out through the beautiful Cave Dale path close to the old Peveril Castle. Heading along the Limestone Way before heading up to the majestic Mam Tor peak then past Hollins Cross to Back Tor and Lose Hill then descending back down to Castleton. Approx. 5hrs and 9.5 miles in total and fully guided throughout. A great hike with stunning scenery all around.

This is classed as a moderate hike so you will need a reasonable level of fitness but generally suitable for most people.

More details and how to book will follow shortly.

Exciting News!

We are looking to add Cycling groups to our portfolio of activities 🚴
 
If this is something that you would be interested in please email jo@sefitness.com stating what days work best for you, your preferred distance and current ability so that we can gauge what level we should be aiming for.
 
For our first one we are planning a trial run at 9am on Sunday 14th May, that will take in roughly 20 – 25 miles through the country lanes that would suit an experienced cyclist. If you would like to take part in the trial please let me know as all feedback is welcome.

Bank Holiday

As usual our normal running and walking groups will not be taking place on Monday 1st May to give our leaders a well earned break. However, the following groups will be taking place:

08.30 Walk Plus with Deb

09.00 5K Plus with Lesley

08.30 Run Plus with Jess

18.15 C25K with Jo

Please meet in the usual place if you wish to join us.

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