• Runners' Information
• Runners' Newsletter
• Race Prizes
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• Supported Charities
• Wheelchair Race
• Preparation for the Race
• Organisers' Contact Details
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Please remember that the A698 from Kelso will be shut from 10 AM to prepare for the Half Marathon and the Wheelchair Race so allow plenty of time if coming to Jedburgh from the eastern parts of the Borders.

Changing & Showering

• Men - the Jed Thistle rugby club (off the Glebe Car Park)
• Women - the Waterside Fitness centre (Opposite the Glebe Car Park accross the A 68)

T-Shirts are not included in the entry fee but may be ordered for an additional £6 and collected from the Thistle Clubrooms before or after the race.

Entry is principally on-line although we also offer a postal option and confirmation and allocation of running number will by e-mail whereever possible.

Again this year we are offering the registered runners the opportunity to receive periodic Electonic Newsletters regarding the registration, pre-event arrangements, latest news etc. To have your name added to the electonic mailing list you need to request this facility by simply clicking here and then providing us with your name and e-mail address.

The prize money is valued at £100, £75 and £50 for both male and female and is based on across the line placings, regardless of class of runner.
In addition there will be cash prizes in the following categories:-

• 1st & 2nd Male in age categories - 1st at £25, 2nd at £15
  • Over 40
  • Over 50
  • Over 60
• 1st & 2nd Female in age categories - 1st at £25, 2nd at £15
  • Over 35
  • Over 45
  • Over 55
• 1st Local Male (TD8 postcode) - £25
• 1st Local Female (TD8 postcode) -£25
• 1 team prizes for running clubs male entrants(three runners) - £45 for team
• 1 team prizes for running clubs female entrants(three runners) - £45 for team
• 1 team prizes for local organisation / employer team(three runners : male, female or mixed) - £50 + Trophy for team
  This trophy introduced in 2008 is for the first local organisation / employer team based on the aggregated time of the top three in the team. A local organisation / employer needs to have their place of work within the Scottish Borders Council boundaries.
  We would like to encourage local teams of whatever size (minimum of 3) to enter. The race organisers need to know that you are part of a local team prior to the race start, but this can be done on the day at the registration point. We will require to know the name and numbers of all the members of the team.

The cash prize values for ths event are detailed as follows.

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male
  • £50
  • £25
  • £10
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female
  • £50
  • £25
  • £10 c
• 1st Male over 40 - £15
• 1st Female over 35 - £15

Rules:- The race will be run under UK Athletic Rules and Scottishathletics Permit

Once an application has been accepted and registered (upon receipt of payment) there is no obligation on the organisers to revise any entry details and no refunds will be given if a runner subsequently does not turn up to participate.
Once payment for the entry has been received there will be no opportunity to switch from one race event to another.

Goody Bags with commemorative medals will be awarded to all finishers

Entries will be limited to 1200 and no entries will be accepted after the closing date of 27th October.

Macmillan Cancer Support has prepared a letter to encourage your support and this is downloadable by clicking here.

Organiser : Jed Renilson
Disability Sports Development Officer
Scottish Borders Council
SHAPE
Lancaster House
Newtown St Boswells
Melrose TD6 0SA
Tel: 01835 825160 Ext 5354
Mobile: 07789091428
JRenilson@scotborders.gov.uk

For all participants, however experienced, training is always important and we would be recommending a programme of preparation that lasts at least for the 10 weeks prior to the event.
The approach to training should always be to keep it simple. Most people have to fit training and racing around family, work, education and social constraints. Some of the programmes shown on the web recognise these constraints and can be modified to suit each individual’s needs and circumstances.

• Training should be focused on the reason for running in the first place
• One can continually improve until optimum performance level is reached.
• Never train in adverse weather conditions. You will only waste time and energy.
• Quality of training is always more important than quantity.
• Training should always include aerobic work, eg making the heart and lungs work hard thereby making the running engine more powerful.
• Varying levels of speed should be practiced so one can adjust the running pace on the distance run.
• Vary the surfaces you run on. Grass is kind on joints but remember that in the half marathon is on the road.
• All sessions should follow a 5 minute gentle warm up and stretch routine. Stretches should be static and eased into. Stretch afterwards also.

Below we provide you with links to two websites where there are detailed programmes to follow, but in all the general theory is to have a mixture of runs that are long, easy, quality and hard (definition below) along with rest days in every week. The other requirement is to have a programme that builds up over the weeks to get you to a point where you are ready for the half marathon distance. Note that the long runs build up slowly and then taper off so you can recover and be fresh. Run them at an easy pace, or your target race pace, and enjoy them.
Use the programmes as a guide. They are not rigid, but note that rest days are incorporated and are vitally important.

www.bupa.co.uk/health
www.ironbridgerunner.co.uk

Run definitions:

• The Long Run is done at a steady pace after which one should be tired but not exhausted. The distance can be progressively increased until the half marathon distance is reached.
• The Hard Run is run much harder on a hilly route or, much quicker on a gentle undulating route. The distance should be about half the Long Run distance.
• The Quality Run is concerned with real speed and should be done on level roads, paths or running track.
• The Easy Run is primarily a recovery run but still putting miles in the legs.

There are also a number of other preparation tips that the runner should consider:

• Drinking - on long runs drink water before you run, not too much so as to make you uncomfortable, and sip water during the run. Don’t get thirsty. During the 1/2 marathon you will have drink stations. They are useful for keeping you hydrated so do not miss out at any of the station, you could be suffering from the effects of dehydration before you reach the next water station.
• Eat a well balanced, sensible diet. You may find that as the training increases you eat more. Increase the carbohydrate content with rice, pasta, bread and potatoes.
• Wear the right shoes for you. Go to a runners shop and seek advice. Take along your old trainers for inspection. It is a good idea to have two pairs and alternate them. By the time of the half marathon you should have a pair that are comfortable and not worn out.
• Wear kit that is comfortable. Don’t wear it from new - wear it and/ or wash it before you run in it. This will help to eliminate any skin chafeing.
• If you pick up an injury during training then stop. Remember the recovery process "RICE" - Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation. Don’t start back too early with your training.
• In the training programme it is good to have the long run on the same weekday as the 1/2 marathon On race day don’t do anything different to your Sunday routine. Training is all about preparing the body and mind to achieve what it understands.