Tuesday 19 October 2010

Important news about Paris - and the Beckley 10K

We are just back from the Amsterdam Marathon at the weekend and its a case of repacking the bags quicklyas we leave tomorrow for our two week trip with a group to take part in the Himalaya 100 Mile Stage Race. Whilst we are in India, correspondence could be difficult and our phones may only be answered sporadically. If you have any urgent questions that need attention please call Siobhan on 07595 838 459.

Beckley 10K

This event takes place on Sunday November 7th and if you have entered, your number and race instructions will be despatched tomorrow. If you enter after today, your number will be available for collection on the day - we will not be able topost any more race instructions or numbers after tomorrow. If you haven�t entered, you can still do so in advance via Runners World or Run Britain or by downloading a postal entry form from our website. Entries will also be available on the day. Don't forget that this great village event offers awards, prizes, medals, beer, cake and fruit - and is great value!

Entries for the Kent ChristmasCracker in Deal,the Christmas Pudding Dashat Ashburnham Place nearBattle and our New Year's Day race in Lamberhurstare also available and we will deal with any correspondence or questions about these races when we are back.

Paris Marathon

If you would like to join us for our trip to the Paris Marathon it is important that you secure an entry for the race first - the second phase entries are now sold out and the only entries available are the third tier priced at 95€ - these are still available via the Paris Marathon website at www.parismarathon.com but will go very quickly. If you have any problems trying to make your entry - we will not be able to help until our return from India on November 2nd. But if you do get your entry then let us know and we will send you full details of the trip when we return.

Once you do have your entry, Nice Work offers a free race entry management service including liaison with the race organisers, collection of numbers etc. We will do all we can to ensure that your marathon weekend goes as smoothly as possible - leaving you free to focus on your race. So if you do wish to join us in Paris, please let us know as soon as possible.

If you have enquiries about any of our other races on our 2011 calendar then visit our website or drop us an email or and we will get full details to you as soon as we can.

Our 2011 programme is:

March - Ostend to Bruges 10 Mile Race plus 7K race
April - Paris Marathon
May -Ramparts 10K, Montreuil-sur-Mer
June - The Night Run, Luxembourg - Marathon, Half Marathon and Mini Marathon
August - Iceland Marathon, Half, 10K and5K
September - Dublin Half Marathon
September - The Somme Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
October - Amsterdam Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
October- Himalaya 100 Mile Stage Race

If you require more information on any of our eventsdrop us anemail atinfo@nice-work.org.uk, visit www.nice-work.org.uk or call01797 230999.

Tuesday 5 October 2010

Missed out on a place in the London Marathon?

The rejection letters have been landing for applicants in the 2011 Virgin London Marathon - and if you are one of the disappointed thousands then why not consider one of two great alternative Spring marathons?

The Paris Marathon on April 10th is none of the world's great city marathons with some 40,000 runners taking to the streets of the French capital. This is a great opportunity to run in one of Europe's classic cities. The route takes you along the historic river Seine and by world famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triumph and the Louvre. Not only a real personal challenge - but, of course, the opportunity to indulge in some good food, good wine with some traditional sight seeing!

Nice Work will once again be taking a group to Paris on a two day weekend trip by road - and places are still available.

Entries to the race are also still available - but you need to act quickly if you want to secure your place. There are currently some 8,000 places still available - and you should visit www.parismarathon.com to place your entry as soon as possible. If you have any problems trying to make your entry - let us know and we will do it for you.

Once you have your entry, Nice Work offers a free race entry management service including liaison with the race organisers, collection of numbers etc. We will do all we can to ensure that your marathon weekend goes as smoothly as possible - leaving you free to focus on your race.

So if you do wish to join us in Paris, please let us know as soon as possible.

Further details are available on our website www.nice-work.org.uk

If Paris isn’t for you, then why not consider Luxembourg? One of our favourite races of the year is the Night Run in Luxembourg which takes place on June 4th. We have attended every race since this fabulous event was established a few years ago and it never fails to disappoint. There is a choice of marathon, half marathon or mini marathon (4.4K) with all three events taking place in a fabulous atmosphere through streets thronging with crowds, music and live bands. Our three day/two night trip includes a full day's sightseeing and a stop in Bruges on the way home for lunch.

Nice Work has guaranteed entries for the race and if you'd like to join us, why not book your place today?

Further details are available on our website www.nice-work.org.uk

We also have two events over shorter distances early in 2011. The ever popular Ostend to Bruges 10 Mile race in March is perfect for your spring marathon training - a pancake flat 10 mile race plus a stay in the wonderful city of Bruges with time for shopping and sightseeing. Then, in May we make a welcome return to Le Touquet and Montreuil-sur-Mer for the Ramparts 10K - a Saturday afternoon race that leaves time for a guilt-free Saturday night out!

If you require more information on any of our overseas events, including details of Iceland, Dublin, The Somme and our third trip to the Himalayas in October 2011 for the 100 Mile Stage Race drop us an email at info@nice-work.org.uk, visit www.nice-work.org.uk or call 01797 230999.

Monday 4 October 2010

Beckley 10K

A reminder that the 6th Beckley 10K takes place on Sunday 7th November in Beckley, near Rye. You can enter either online at www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or at the UKA race portal at www.runbritain.com. Alternatively, you can now download a postal entry form from our new website at www.nice-work.org.uk We will also be taking entries on the day as well.

Remember all finishers are rewarded with a medal, free beer, cakes and fruit!

A reminder of the details:

Date: Sunday November 7th

Event: The 6th Beckley 10K

Location: Beckley Village Centre, Main Street, Beckley Near Rye.

Time: 11.00 am:

Terrain: Challenging road race with some tough hills but a speedy downhill-ish/flat finish.

A Children's Race will take place prior to the main race at 10.15 - and we will wait for the last finisher before starting the 10K

A quick plug for the 1066 Hastings East Hill Steps Race, organised by Hastings Runners, which takes place in Hastings on Sunday October 10th. This is a 1.066 mile mixed terrain step race with individual runners setting off at 30 second intervals from a clearly defined start area. Once again, you can enter online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events or enter on the day until 10.30am.

Finally, a reminder that in December we have our two Christmas races. The Kent Christmas Cracker at Fowlmead and The Christmas Pudding Dash at Ashburnham Place plus our New Year's Day Race in Lamberhurst.

All details on www.nice-work.org.uk

If you require more information on any of our UK races, drop us an email at info@nice-work.org.uk, visit www.nice-work.org.uk or call 01797 230999.