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Inspiration, camaraderie, sunshine and smiles at the inaugural She Runs Windsor 10K

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The bank holiday weekend saw the happening of the inaugural She Runs Windsor 10K & Expotique in Windsor’s Great Park, with a great friendly vibe in the air all weekend and lots of happy runners crossing the finish line on the Long Walk yesterday.

Sarah Wilkins from Reading AC took the lead as soon as the start horn went off and clearly dominated the field, finishing in a time of 0:41:59. Anna Bartlett came second in a time of 0:42:17 whilst Helen Preedy, who is part of the Sports Development Team at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, took third place in 0:42:20. Full results are available on www.sherunswindsor.com .

A total of 1247 runners crossed the finish line on Bank Holiday Monday (6th May), with more than a quarter saying that She Runs Windsor had inspired them to run and get active, and that it was the first race they had ever signed up to and taken part in. More than 340 runners and walkers were raising money for Cancer Research UK, the Official Event Charity.

Prizes for the top three runners included a specially commissioned hand turned bowl from the ancient oaks at Windsor Great Park, a pair of sports earphones from the Yurbuds Inspire for Women range, a Shock Absorber sports bra, a Halo Headband and a pair of CEP compression socks.

The race was started by The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor Rayner, The Mayoress and Miss International Great Britain Zara Ramsay Nortley.

Shauna Buffington, VP for Competitor Group Europe, commented: “I would like to extend massive congratulations to all the women who ran the 10K today. It was a stunning day in Windsor Great Park and we are appreciative of the crowds who joined us to support the event in its inaugural year. The atmosphere all weekend was fabulous and very inspiring.  It was clear that many people achieved something meaningful by taking part and by conquering their own personal challenges.

“The idea behind She Runs Windsor was to put on an event that was open to female runners and walkers of all ages and from all walks of life, and I think we can say that we truly achieved that. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2014 and will announce details of next year’s race shortly. A big thank you also to the volunteer teams from the local Scout and ATC Groups, and to everyone who came to the Great Park to cheer on the runners.”

The Free Fitness Funday which ran alongside the Expotiquer on Sunday, saw fitness demonstrations from Intelligent Running, Just Jhoom!, The Fit Body Formula, Five Star Fitness and Box Bell Fit. A range of specialist retailers were exhibiting in the EXPOtique which featured the Fit Me, Treat Me, Inspire Me and Buy Me areas as well as the Teapigs Organic Matcha Tea Bar, the Clif Bar Sports Nutrition Bar and the Macdonald Windsor Hotel Bubble and Cupcake Bar.

CEP was the main sponsor of the event whilst event partners included Clif Bar, Yurbuds, Halo Headband UK, teapigs, Shock Absorber, Vita Coco, Cliff Roe Sports, Macdonald Windsor Hotel and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Please go to www.sherunswindsor.com for the full results, photos and further details, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/SheRunsWindsor and follow She Runs Windsor on Twitter @SheRunsWindsor . The date and registration details for She Runs Windsor 2014 will be announced shortly.

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Sponsors and event partners announced for She Runs Windsor 10K & EXPOtique

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Competitor UK, a leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company and organiser of the She Runs Windsor 10K and EXPOtique, has announced some high profile sponsors and partners for the event which takes place on 5th and 6th May 2013 in Windsor’s Great Park.

With a 2 day EXPOtique and a Free Fitness Funday on Sunday 5th May the event is aimed at women from all walks of life who like to keep fit as well as their families and friends, with entry to the EXPOtique free for everyone.

Shauna Buffington, VP for Competitor Group Europe, commented: “She Runs Windsor is a unique event in our sports portfolio, and one that I feel very passionate about. At Competitor Group women are at our core, accounting for over 60% participation in our US events. We are delighted to announce some fantastic sponsors and event partners with a like minded commitment to sport, fitness and wellbeing which take this event to the next level.”

CEP has been announced as a main sponsor whilst event partners for the She Runs Windsor 10K & EXPOtique include Clif Bar, Yurbuds, Halo Headband UK, teapigs, Shock Absorber, Vita Coco, Cliff Roe Sports, Macdonald Windsor Hotel and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

A unique media structure is in place too with running fitness, Women’s Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running4women, DIVA and Round & About Magazine featuring as media partners for the event.

Places to the inaugural She Runs Windsor 10K on 6th May are still available with runners, PB chasers and walkers welcome. Anyone wishing to take part should go to www.sherunswindsor.com to register and for further details, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/SheRunsWindsor and follow She Runs Windsor on Twitter @SheRunsWindsor .

Cancer Research UK is the Official Event Charity for She Runs Windsor.

Details about the She Runs Windsor EXPOtique unveiled

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Since the launch of the inaugural She Runs Windsor 10K and EXPOtique back in October there has been a lot going on and all is on track to make She Runs Windsor a unique event that brings women together to celebrate all things female whilst taking part in a great race and raising money for charity.

Apart from the scenic UKA certified and traffic free 10 km course around Windsor’s Great Park there is another unique aspect to She Runs Windsor: the EXPOtique, which is free for everyone to visit. Open from 4th to 6thMay 2013, the EXPOtique is an exclusive three day interactive race village with four key areas focusing on sports, fitness, health and wellbeing: INSPIRE ME, TREAT ME, FIT ME and BUY ME.

In the heart of the EXPOtique is the Health Check area where runners and all EXPOtique visitors will have access to a free segmental body composition analysis by fitnessASSIST, which is the ultimate tool providing in-depth information for truly personalised consultations in less than 30 seconds. Halo Headband UK has been announced as one of the exhibitors in the BUY ME area and they will be demonstrating their range of products which resolve the common problem of irritation due to sweat and suncream in runners’ eyes.

With each of the four areas hosting a bar the organisers have confirmed that the Sports Nutrition Bar in the BUY ME area will be hosted by CLIF Bar and LUNA Bar. CLIF Bar will be offering sampling of their wholesome and nutritious foods and drinks for people on-the-go as well as advising on sports nutrition and healthy snacks whilst interacting with runners and anyone who aspires to lead an active, healthy life.

The Tea Bar in the INSPIRE ME section of the EXPOtique will be taken over by Teapigs to create the Matcha Green T-Bar. Known as a bit of a superhero amongst teas, Matcha is 100% natural, organic green tea leaves with a huge antioxidant content which have been carefully ground to form a fine powder. Runners and visitors will be given the opportunity to taste this super-powered special green tea from Japan as well as purchase Matcha tea at a special price.

Details about the Vegetable and Smoothie Bar and the much anticipated Champagne and Cupcake Bar will be announced shortly, along with further EXPOtique exhibitors and sponsors.

Registration to the She Runs Windsor 10K is open now and will remain open until the maximum capacity of 8,000 runners has been reached. The race, which is open to women of all levels and abilities, takes place in Windsor’s Great Park on bank holiday Monday 6th May with a start time of 10.30 am.

Cancer Research UK is the Official Event Charity for She Runs Windsor, and you can join the Cancer Research UK team to help them fight all 200 cancers including the one that matters most to you.

If you are a seasoned athlete then sign up and go for the inaugural She Runs Windsor title, or just get all the girls together and book some well-deserved celebratory girl time this May. Go to www.sherunswindsor.com to register, you can also like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/SheRunsWindsor and follow the race on Twitter @SheRunsWindsor

Registration open for Oxford Half Marathon 2013

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The organisers of the Oxford Half Marathon have announced that registration is opening today (20 December 2012) for the 2013 race, which takes place on Sunday 13 October 2013.

 

The new route introduced for 2012 received some great feedback from the runners and will remain the same for 2013, starting near the Kassam Stadium and finishing inside the stadium in front of roaring supporting crowds. Some of the route’s highlights include running through the impressive MINI Plant Oxford, past the Iffley Road Track where Sir Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile on 6 May 1954 and the city’s iconic dreaming spires and world famous university college grounds. After crossing Folly Bridge the runners will head south onto the scenic Thames Path before joining Oxford Road and crossing the finish line in the Kassam Stadium.

 

MINI Plant Oxford has been confirmed as the Headline Sponsor for the 3rd year, and with the route going through the iconic MINI Plant.

 

Erich Thanner from MINI Plant Oxford commented: “We are delighted to be supporting this event for the third year running. It is good to see that in such a short time it has become so popular with runners and is already a fixture in the Oxford calendar. The plant is proud to play its part in the half marathon by forming part of the route.”

 

Registration for the Oxford Half Marathon 2013 is now open, with entry fees remaining the same at £29 for affiliated runners and £31 non-affiliated runners, including a medal, goodie bag and a Brooks technical t-shirt for all finishers. A limited number of 1,500 early bird places are available, offering runners a 10% discount off the entry fee and priority parking on race day.

 

The UKA licensed route can accommodate up to 6,000 runners, and entries will close as soon as the race limit is reached.

 

Race Director Andy Heyes commented: “We are very excited to launch the Oxford Half Marathon 2013 and to open registration. The 2012 race was hailed a great success and we have taken all feedback on board. Improvements to some areas including baggage storage and parking will be made for 2013, with new systems already put in place. I am pleased to confirm that Sir Roger Bannister has pledged his support for the Oxford Half Marathon 2013 too.”

 

The Corporate Challenge will take place again and run alongside the Oxford Half Marathon, with further details revealed and registration for corporate teams opening in March.

 

Following the success of the en route music and entertainment in the 2012 race the organisers will also invite local bands again to play on race day and to contribute to the inspiring race day atmosphere, the application process for which will be unveiled shortly.

 

Go to www.oxfordhalfmarathon.com for further details about the race and to secure your place now. You can also like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/OxfordHalfMarathon and follow @oxfordhalf on Twitter to stay up to date with all the latest happenings and announcements.

 

Last call to register for Oxford Half Marathon

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The second Oxford Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 14thOctober, has seen a large growth in numbers for this year’s race with more than twice as many runners signed up than in 2011.

Over 4,000 entries had been received by the beginning of this week, and organisers have put out a last call for anyone still wanting to take part this year with registration closing at 9 am this Friday 5th October.

Locals are also encouraged to line the streets of their city to cheer on the runners and to create a motivational atmosphere for runners to remember, and everyone is welcome to visit the race village at the Kassam Stadium. There will be free entry to the stadium for all supporters who want to cheer on the runners on their final stretch and watch them cross the finish line after conquering the 13.1 miles.

A number of bands will also be playing along the route, creating a real carnival atmosphere. More details about the bands will be announced this week.

Anyone who still wants to take part in this year’s Oxford Half Marathon is urged to go to www.oxfordhalfmarathon.com to secure their place now.

MINI Plant Oxford is the Headline Sponsor for the Oxford Half Marathon for the 2nd year. Other partners include Brooks Sports,Up and Running, Garmin, Clif Bar, Moving Comfort, highland Spring, Tesco, Visit Oxfordshire, Round & About Magazine and Running fitness, with BBC Radio Oxford being the Broadcasting Partner and The Oxford Mail the media partner for the Oxford Half Marathon 2012.

Oxford based charity Helen & Douglas House, a hospice providing care for children and young adults, is the Official Charity Partner for 2012.

Further details and updates can be found on www.oxfordhalfmarathon.com , the Facebook page www.facebook.com/OxfordHalfMarathonand by following @oxfordhalf on Twitter.