Track Session Friday night is our track night! For 40 weeks of the year we have access to the track at South Leeds Stadium, LS11 5DJ. The track is available between 6-7pm, is FREE & is open to all. You have two options: 1. FREE Track Session (weekly) this session is not led, so come with your own plan to walk or run 2. Wendy's FREE Coaching (weekly) Meet track side at 5:55pm & sign in with a leader/coach To register, for FREE, & book please visit our RunTogether page by clicking here . Alternatively, you can download the app for iPhone or Android by clicking on the links below. iPhone App Android App

This year the theme is community Monday 12th May Check in with other members & encourage them to join us this week. Do you know someone who hasn't been to the club for a while? Add something to the Padlet board (open all week). A place for members to share positive experiences or give someone a shout out. You can keep it anonymous or add your name. Tuesday 13th May Regular daytime run Regular runs at club night A walk & talk session @ club night with Sue Bake sale after the runs/walk - proceeds in the form of donations to Leeds Mind (donation page open all month) Wednesday 14th May Litter picking (plogging), in & around Cross Flatts Park. Meet Heather at The Watsonia Pavilion at 6pm. Equipment will be provided by Beeston Womblers . Remember to wear your trainers, there will be some running. There will also be a walking option. Thursday 15th May Have a go at meditating (learn more here ) or try this guided meditation from The Royal Parks. Alternatively try to relax in a different way by doing something you love. Maybe reading or just sitting in the garden? Wendy's hill session, 6:30 @ the car park near Middleton Woods Visitor Centre Friday 17th May Regular track session - see details here Saturday 18th May Parkrun league @ Thorp Perrow , followed by breakfast & a post run chat in the Tea Room Sunday 19th May Consider volunteering The Pontefract 10k Cookridge Community 10k Cross Flatts Junior Parkrun If you would find it useful, here is a list of support services: Mind's Infoline - Call 0300 123 3393 (9am - 6pm weekdays except bank holidays) Side by Side - Mind's online peer support community Samaritans - call 116 123 (24 hours a day) Childline (under 19s) - call 0800 1111 or try their online counsellor chat Shout - text SHOUT to 85258 NHS - call 111 or make a GP appointment Hub of Hope - enter your postcode to find mental health support in your area The Mix (under 25) - call 0808 808 4994 or use their online chat (4pm - 11pm weekdays) Age UK - call 0800 678 1602 (8am - 7pm every day) Black, African and Asian Therapy Network - to find resources and therapists Switchboard (LGBTQIA+ community) - call 0800 0119 100 or use their online chat (10am - 10pm every day) ANDYSMANCLUB Add to Padlet Donate here Thank you to everyone who supported us during Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024. We raised £133 for Leeds Mind!

South Leeds Lakers Running club, free for all social Running club Welcome to South Leeds Lakers Running Club Welcome to South Leeds Lakers Running Club, we are an inclusive, friendly & FREE social club for runners of all abilities. Take a look at our 'Get Involved' section to see all the things we offer our members. We currently meet at 6.50pm for a 7pm start at Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT, on a Tuesday evening, for our club night . We also have a daytime run, coaching & a track session . We have a junior section using the South Leeds Stadium on a Friday 6-7pm. Run, jump & throw for children aged 8-14 years. Club Night Juniors Diary Dates

Daytime Run We have a daytime run, at 10am, every Tuesday. This run is between 6.5-8K & is, usually, made available to view & book by Monday. To register, for free, & book onto this run please visit our RunTogether page by clicking here . Alternatively, you can download the app for iPhone or Android by clicking on the links below. iPhone App Android App The meeting point for this run is Watsonian Pavilion (Bridge cafe) in Cross Flatts Park .

South Leeds Lakers Juniors A free one hour session of athletics from 6 to 7pm every Friday. For ages 8 to 14yrs. The sessions involve coaching in run, jump & throw athletic events. Our aim is to make this fun & engaging, so whilst we will coach the basic techniques we will have fun doing it. Our coaches have taken courses with England Athletics & are all at various levels on the coaching pathway. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults need to stay onsite during the session. For our weekly track sessions, we meet at John Charles Centre for Sport Middleton Grove Belle Isle Leeds LS11 5DJ Our sessions are completely FREE. When you arrive simply go straight past reception, out into the stadium & down to the track where the coaching team will be waiting. Occasionally, some weeks, we may take a break from the track & go trail running in the nearby woods, parents are welcome to join in. Any child wishing to take part MUST book first using the online booking form, (one booking per child, i.e. if you have two children then it's two forms). See top of page for booking form. The booking form is usually opened every Monday morning for the following Friday's session. As we have a limit on the number of children taking part each week, we operate on a first come first served basis. When the session is full, the form is closed. Once you've booked for your very first time, you will receive a welcome letter via email & be added to the parents WhatsApp group. This group is where session information is then shared each Friday. If you have any queries please contact us at southleedslakers9@gmail.com Book

Couch to 5K South Leeds Lakers are delighted to be offering a FREE C25K programme starting Tuesday 4th February 2025. What: New C25K, 9 week programme When: Starts Tuesday 4th February 2025 Time: 6:50 for a 7pm start Where: The Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Other info: The programme will be lead by England Athletics qualified run leaders C25K is a running plan for absolute beginners. The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a rest day between each run. One run, per week, will take place on a Tuesday evening during the South Leeds Lakers Club Night. The other runs will be discussed at the first session. C25K works because it starts with a mix of running & walking to gradually build up your fitness & stamina. C25K is for everyone. Whether you've never run before or you just want to get more active, C25K is an easy way of getting fitter & healthier. At the end of the 9 weeks participants will graduate by completing a Parkrun. Step 1 Register by filling out the Google Form This form is now closed for 2025 Google Form Step 2 Double check all the information on this page. Step 3 Join our Facebook members group . Don't worry if you don't use Facebook, you can miss this step. If you have filled out the Google Form the C25K Run Leader will contact you by email & ask you to register & book your first session by visiting our RunTogether page. This will happen about a week before the programme is due to start. We look forward to meeting you on Tuesday 4th February. Remember to dress for the weather & wear hi viz to stay safe in the dark. Our meeting point is The Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, Please take a look at our Club Night page for further details. Click here to see how our 2024 C25K group got on

Diary Dates 2025 Monday 12th May 2025 to Sunday 18th May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Week, click here to see planned activities Saturday 17th May 2025 Parkrun league , Thorpe Perrow, 9am, everyone welcome Wednesday 9th July 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Middleton, time TBC Past dates Friday 27th October 2023 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, book Friday 3rd November 2023 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Saturday 4th November 2023 Parkrun League, Armley Tuesday 7th November 2023 Hunslet Handicap then pie & peas followed by a quiz, book on in the usual way Saturday 11th November 2023 Parkrun League, Wakefield Thornes Friday 17th November 2023 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, book Sunday 19th November 2023 1st West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Baildon, 10:30 Friday 24th November 2023 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, book Sunday 26th November 2023 Bah Humbug recce, meet in front of John Charles reception, 10am, book Tuesday 28th November 2023 Lakers Run to the Homeless, please donate hats gloves and food, book on the run in the usual way, contact Heather for more details Friday 1st December 2023 **NO TRACK SESSION** Friday 1st December 2023 South Leeds Lakers Christmas Party, Holbeck Working Mens Club, 7pm, DJ, raffle, dancing, fuddle, adults £5, kids FREE, arrange your ticket with Claire by commenting on the Facebook post or email Sunday 3rd December 2023 **CANCELLED** West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Queensbury, 10am Friday 8th December 2023 **NO TRACK SESSION** Saturday 9th December 2023 Cross Flatts festive Parkrun, including music, singing, sweet treats and fancy dress (not compulsory but very much encouraged), 9am https://www.facebook.com/events/s/festive-parkrun/182609424905033/ Sunday 10th December 2023 Bah Humbug, 10:30, run or volunteer Tuesday 12th December 2023 Club Night with a 'Reindeer Run' option, join in for some Strava art fun, book Friday 15th December 2023 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, book Friday 15th December 2023 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, book Saturday 16th December 2023 Last 2023 Parkrun League run of the year, Cross Flatts Saturday 16th December 2023 Middleton Woods festive Parkrun, fancy dress, 9am Sunday 17th December 2023 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Bramley, 10am (fancy dress) Tuesday 19th December 2023 Last Club Night of the year, Santa Hat Run to Christmas Island and back Friday 22nd December 2023 **NO TRACK SESSION** Monday 25th December 2023 Which Christmas Day Parkrun will you do? A few Lakers are going to Rothwell , everyone welcome, 9am Tuesday 26th December 2023 **NO CLUB NIGHT** Friday 29th December 2023 **NO TRACK SESSION** Friday 29th December 2023 Walk & Talk session with a twist, u nfortunately we don't have access to the track, so the plan is to meet at The Old Peacock, on Elland Road, for a festive drink and a chat, 7pm, walk if you can, everyone welcome https://fb.me/e/td0ZLNUZX Sunday 31st December 2023 A recce around our Winter League Course, 5 miles, steady pace, 10:30, Middleton Clearings, please DO NOT park in the main car park at the Stadium Monday 1st January 2024 Which New Year's Day Parkrun will you do? Monday 1st January 2024 A few Lakers are joining Leeds Dock Running Club for a New Year's Day 10k for all, 10:30, see RunTogether for more details Tuesday 2nd January 2024 We're back! First Club Night of the year Thursday 4th January 2024 Wendy's coaching, hill session, starting @ the car park near the Old White Hart, 6:30pm, book Friday 5th January 2024 **NO TRACK SESSION** Sunday 7th January 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Huddersfield (Stadium Runners), 10am Thursday 11th January 2024 Wendy's coaching, hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30pm, please book Friday 12th January 2024 First track session of 2024 @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Friday 12th January 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Saturday 13th January 2024 Parkrun League @ Middleton Woods, 9am Thursday 18th January 2024 **cancelled** Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30pm **cancelled** Friday 19th January 2024 Bonus Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Sunday 21st January 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Middleton (South Leeds Lakers), 10am Tuesday 23rd January 2024 New C25K starts, part of Club Night Thursday 25th January 2024 Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30pm, please book Friday 26th January 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Friday 26th January 2024 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Thursday 1st February 2024 Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ John Charles Centre, 6:30, please book Friday 2nd February 2024 **NO ADULT TRACK SESSION** Saturday 10th February 2024 Parkrun League @ Temple Newsam, 9am Sunday 11th February 2024 Rescheduled West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Queensbury, 10am Tuesday 13th February 2024 Lakers' Birthday celebrations, food & quiz, after our run, Pump House Bar Sunday 18th February 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Pudsey, 10am Friday 23rd February 2024 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Sunday 25th February 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Stainland, Halifax, 10am Saturday 9th March 2024 Parkrun League @ Woodhouse Moor, 9am Sunday 10th March 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Crossgates, 10am Tuesday 12th March 2024 Awards night, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 8pm Thursday 14th March 2024 Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30, please book Friday 15th March 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Friday 22nd March 2024 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Saturday 13th April 2024 Parkrun League @ Oakwell Hall, 9am Tuesday 16th April 2024 AGM, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Friday 26th April 2024 Walk & Talk, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 6pm, please book Sunday 28th April 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 1 @ Honley, 10:30 Saturday 18th May 2024 Parkrun League @ Huddersfield, 9am Monday 13th May 2024 to Sunday 19th May 2024 Mental Health Awareness Week, click here to see the week's activities Tuesday 28th May 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 2 @ Kirkstall, 7:30 Saturday 8th June 2024 Parkrun League @ Wakefield Thornes, 9am Tuesday 11th June 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 3 @ Morley, 7:30 Wednesday 19th June 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 4 @ Middleton, time 7pm Saturday 22nd June 2024 Beeston Festival, we have a stall, please pop along & remember there is no Cross Flatts Parkrun Wednesday 26th June 2024 Race of the Month is Hyde Park Summer Mile, 6:45, more details here Sunday 30th June 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 5 @ Pudsey, 10:30 Thursday 11th July 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 6 @ Northowram, time TBC Saturday 13th July 2024 Parkrun League @ Sherwood Forest, 9am Sunday 21st July 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 7 @ West Vale , 10am Thursday 1st August 2024 Wendy's hill session, 6.30pm, Middleton Park Visitor Centre car park, book here Saturday 10th August 2024 Parkrun League @ Frickley, 9am Sunday 11th August 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race @ Slaithwaite , 10am Wednesday 14th August 2024 Summer social @ Plantation (Middleton), 7pm Thursday 5th September 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Middleton Woods, Visitors Centre (by the lake), please book Friday 6th September 2024 Track session , 6pm, please book Friday 6th September 2024 Wendy's coaching session at the track, 6pm, please book Saturday 7th September 2024 Parkrun League @ Dewsbury, 9am Sunday 8th September 2024 Yorkshire Vets race @ Queensbury , 10am Tuesday 10th September 2024 Hunslet Handicap 2024, 5k, 7k, 9k & 11k, staggered starts to South Leeds Stadium & back, food after the runs, bring some money to donate to Wheatfields Hospice (if you can) Sunday 15th September 2024 5-10K improver group run, 6.5K-8K distance, 9:30, along the canal towards Skelton Grange, open to all, meet @ Crooked Clock Pub on Hunslet Road Tuesday 17th September 2024 Club night, 7pm, t his week we encourage an Autumn clean out, any old racing t-shirts, unloved & unused, bring along & Ian will drop them at St Georges Crypt, they are ideal for people on the street as they wash & dry easily & can be used as under tops, thank you Thursday 19th September 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Middleton Woods, Visitors Centre (by the lake), please book Thursday 26th September 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Sunday 29th September 2024 Race of the month, Restoration Fund Run 10k Thursday 3rd October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Sunday 6th October 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race @ Ackworth , 10:30 Sunday 6th October 2024 Race of the month, Morley 10k, 9am, photo @ Morley Town Hall @ 8:30am Thursday 10th October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Saturday 12th October 2024 Parkrun League @ Rother Valley , 9am Sunday 13th October 2024 Leeds Abbey Dash, 9:30, club photo on Leeds City Museum steps, 8:45am, volunteers contact Shelly for details Thursday 17th October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 18th October 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book Thursday 24th October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Tuesday 29th October 2024 Club night, Halloween special, dress up if that's your thing (prize for best costume), pie & peas after the runs, look out for an email regarding ordering of pies Thursday 31st October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 1st November 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book Thursday 7th November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Saturday 9th November 2024 Parkrun League @ Bramley, 9am Sunday 10th November 2024 Race of the month, Run Bolton Abbey Thursday 14th November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 15th November 2024 **CANCELLED**Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book**CANCELLED** Sunday 17th November 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Queensbury, 10:30am Thursday 21st November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 22nd November 2024 **CANCELLED ICE**Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book **CANCELLED ICE** Sunday 24th November 2024 Bah Humbug recce, 10am, meet outside South Leeds Stadium , come along for a preview of the Bah Humbug route & help check the course, trail shoes recommended, all abilities welcome, please book Thursday 28th November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 29th November 2024 Affiliated members, last day to OPT IN to the London Marathon 2025 Ballot, reply to the email by midday Friday 29th November 2024, confirming that you want to be in the draw, you do not need to respond if you are not entering, see rules here Friday 29th November 2024 Lakers Christmas Party, South Leeds Conservative Club, Wooler Street, Beeston, function room, 7pm, bring some food for a fuddle, £5 per adult, kids go free, email or comment on FB post, bank transfer for payments Sunday 1st December 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Pudsey, 10am Tuesday 3rd December 2024 London marathon draw, at club night, 7pm Sunday 8th December 2024 Race of the month, Bah Humbug, 10:30, run or volunteer, more details here Saturday 14th December 2024 Parkrun League @ Cross Flatts, 9am Sunday 15th December 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Dewsbury, 10am, fancy dress Tuesday 17th December 2024 Club night, Santa Hat Run, pizza & quiz after the run in The Pump House Thursday 19th December 2024 Wendy's last hill session of 2024 , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 20th December 2024 **NO TRACK SESSION** Tuesday 24th December 2024 **NO CLUB NIGHT** Wednesday 25th December 2024 Where will you go for Christmas Day Parkrun? Rothwell is on! Friday 27th December 2024 Lakers group run, St Aidan's Twixtmas run, RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park, Astley Lane, Leeds LS26 8AL, 11am, between 5-10k, coffee after, please book Friday 27th December 2024 **NO TRACK SESSION** Monday 30th December 2024 The plan is to meet at The Old Peacock, on Elland Road, for a festive drink & a catch up, 7pm, everyone welcome Tuesday 31st December 2024 **NO CLUB NIGHT** Wednesday 1st January 2025 Where will you go for New Year's Day Parkrun? Cross Flatts is on! Friday 3rd January 2025 **NO TRACK SESSION** Sunday 5th January 2024 Lakers Winter League Course Recce, 9k, 10:30, meet outside South Leeds Stadium , come along for a preview of the Winter League route & help check the course, trail shoes recommended, all abilities welcome, please book Sunday 5th January 2025 **CANCELLED West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Huddersfield, 10am CANCELLED** **CANCELLED Tuesday 7th January 2025 CANCELLED** First Club Night of 2025 Thursday 9th January 2025 **CANCELLED Wendy's first hill session of 2025 , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book CANCELLED** Friday 10th January 2025 **CANCELLED First track session of the new year CANCELLED** Sunday 19th January 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Middleton, 10am Tuesday 4th February 2025 Our NEW couch to 5k programme starts, part of club night Sunday 9th February 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Crossgates, 10am Tuesday 11th February 2025 Lakers 10th birthday celebrations - club night, from 7pm, special run challenge, wear green & orange if you can, food (including cake), prizes, everyone welcome (even if you're not running) Saturday 15th February 2025 Parkrun League - Halifax , 9am, everyone welcome Sunday 23rd February 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Stainland, 10am Saturday 15th March 2025 Parkrun League - Nostell Priory , 9am, everyone welcome Tuesday 18th March 2025 2024 Awards Night, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 8pm Saturday 5th April 2025 C25K graduation, Cross Flatts Parkrun, 9am Saturday 5th April 2025 Cross Flatts Parkrun 12th Birthday, fancy dress, 9am Thursday 10th April 2025 Wendy's Hill Session, Middleton Woods Visitors Centre (by the lake), 6:30pm,all welcome, please book Friday 11th April 2025 No track session Saturday 12th April 2025 Parkrun League - Lister Park (Bradford), 9am, everyone welcome Friday 18th April 2025 No track session Monday 21st April 2025 Lakers' Easter walk, 10am, meet at the Queen Victoria Statue (Woodhouse Moor) for a walk along the Meanwood Valley Trail, maybe stop for food & a drink along the way, everyone welcome, book here Tuesday 22nd April 2025 AGM, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, food provided Sunday 27th April 2025 London Marathon - Go Tracy!! Sunday 4th May 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Honley , 10:30, may the force be with you (up those hills) Monday 5th May 2025 Lakers Bank Holiday Walk, roughly 6 miles, 10am at Fleet Lane Car Park , walk around RSPB St Aidan's , we will stop at the RSPB visitors centre for a drink & snack, bring your own or get something in the café, toilets available at the visitors centre, please book

Meet the Committee Chair Richard Harrison Coming soon... Running Section Rep Ian Pickles Hi all, I joined South Leeds Lakers in 2015 after meeting people at Cross Flatts Parkrun. I enjoyed the friendliness and vibe of the club and in 2016, when we became affiliated, I was asked to be Run Leader & then 'Run Co-ordinator'. I have seen us move from a bench outside Beeston Co-op, to the Community Centre to the Hunslet Nelson & have seen over 40 Run Leaders come & go. I have been on the committee since 2016 & although it's challenging we have achieved some fantastic results, seeing over 500 people through our doors. In 2019 we successfully launched a Junior Section & I have trained as a 'Junior Assistant Coach'. We coach 40 children a week running, jumping & throwing. As Run Co-ordinator I assign the groups each week, I would love people to come and give me feedback as we can not improve if we don't know. Let's carry this club forward & enjoy our running. Running Section Rep Shelly Parker Hello! I'm Shelly, club secretary & you can get in touch with me for any matters relating to the running club, including membership queries. We are a free social running club but you have the option to register as a competitive athlete & affiliate to the club (this costs £17 per year which goes to England Athletics). I discovered my love for running whilst training for Tough Mudder in 2018 & joined Lakers in the spring of 2019. There's something so special about this club, the support is amazing & I have met some inspirational people that I now call friends. I enjoy trail running & cross-country & have recently ventured into the world of fell running. My proudest achievements to date are completing Manchester marathon & most recently the Yorkshireman half fell race. Although I'm generally a midpack runner, I like to push myself & enjoy a good race! I like to try out new races & enjoy adventures, new experiences and testing my limits! Governance Secretary & Welfare Officer Ant Gibson I joined South Leeds Lakers in Oct 2022 & quickly made a lot of friends. The club has helped me to not only keep fit, but also expand my social circle & improve my mental health. After doing a few 5k runs, I decided to join our coached 5-10k improver group, graduating at the Dewsbury 10k in Feb 23. In Sept 23 I completed the Great North Run, the biggest half marathon in the world! Raising nearly £800 for charity in the process. In May 2023 I took the opportunity to join the committee as a Welfare Officer. I wanted to give something back to the club & help to look after the welfare & wellbeing of all members. If you have any questions or concerns about the club, or just want to say how Lakers can help you more, please feel free to contact me using the below email address. Alternatively you can speak to me in person at our Tuesday evening club nights. welfare.lakers@gmail.com Inclusivity and Diversity Officer Tracy Allison Coming soon... Welfare Officer Heather Graham I started on the Couch to 5K program with the Lakers in January 2018 - we ploughed on & completed it despite the beast from the east & graduated into the 5-10K transition. By the time I had completed my first 10K I was fully invested in the Lakers family. In 2020 I stepped forward to be a run leader but all courses were subsequently cancelled due to Covid-19, so I finally graduated as a run leader in April 2021. I often lead Couch to 5K groups which are really important & have seen some great Lakers graduate from it - which makes me feel proud to have been part of their journey. A year later in April 2022 I was elected Lakers Chair which is a great role to be in to help make a difference to the Lakers. To listen to others & steer the club in the direction its members want it to take. Treasurer Claire Burgess Coming soon... Junior Rep Martin Lee Hi, I'm Martin Lee & I joined South Leeds Lakers in May/June 2015, & having always run on my own I was surprised how quickly I settled into running with others. Over the last 9 years, my running has improved no end & that’s all down to the variety of running groups available & running events on offer at our club. Whether that be social runs, meeting up at organised events like the Abbey Dash, Leeds 10k etc, or competing in the Winter Cross Country league, or summer veterans league, Park Run series, Couch to 5k, the Lakers have it all. Over the last nine years, I’ve also got involved with the club away from the running & tried to give back where possible. I've been on the executive committee at different times since 2015, taking on various roles such as, Chairperson, Governance secretary & Junior Representative. It was during my position as Chair, that I started a Junior Lakers in 2019. Where we now have a thriving junior section, who meet every Friday at 6pm at the John Charles Stadium. I'm part of a team of nine coaches, who all coach run, jump, & throw athletics to children aged 8-14 years. I also take part in club fundraising & have been on the organising committee for the Bah Humbug 10k since its inception. I was responsible for designing the course route, so any complaints then send them my way. I was the race director in 2022 & after realising how much effort it takes to organise such a large event, I quickly handed this over in 2023. I can usually be found organising things out on the course, during a cold & wet December, so I was hugely grateful for an electric bike last year. I am also a run leader for the club & enjoy leading groups of runners of all abilities. I particularly like introducing new runners to our club & have previously led the clubs Couch to 5k, & 5-10k programmes. This gives me enormous satisfaction, to see people nervously embark on a huge challenge, & over time with effort, determination & support they hit their target.

Bah Humbug 2024 Sunday 8th December 2024 saw another successful Bah Humbug 10K, hosted by South Leeds Lakers Running Club. 350 participants of all abilities tackled the challenging trails around Middleton Woods, many in fancy dress. The event was a fantastic showcase of Yorkshire spirit & determination. Runners enjoyed delicious mince pies & humbug sweets upon crossing the finish line, & the Phoenix Bar provided a welcoming space for drinks & hot food. Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable. 2024 Winners! It was a super tough event today so well done to all of you! Female Results 1st- Niamh Conroy 2nd- Melanie Sebo 3rd- Katie Brown Male Results 1st- Terry Forrest 2nd- Thomas Moulding 3rd- Richard Sykes And please say a huge congratulations to our age category winners! Female Results FV40- Amanda Helliwell FV50- Lisa Butterill FV60- Emer Dudley FV70- Gail Tombs Male Results MV40- Dean Playforth MV50- Joseph Lowe MV60- Dave Parker MV70- Martin Simpson Brand new for this year we had our best fancy dress competition! Please say a huge well done & happy 40th wedding anniversary to, our winners, Sue & Jeremy (see photo below). 2024 Results 2024 video more photos Some words from our amazing Event Director As the “sun”! sets on another Bah Humbug 10k , I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone for coming & once again making it such a great event. The stress & the anxiety of watching weather apps for the last 3 days, now feels like a distant memory & although there were a few slight changes we needed to make on the day, things seemed to pass relatively smoothly. As I said post race, it takes an army of people to put on such an event & the feedback we’ve had regarding our amazing course marshalls who were stood there in some really challenging conditions, has been second to none. A massive thank you to the core team, most of who were out on course at 6:30am for setup & still packing things away at 3pm this afternoon. You guys are amazing. Also everyone else who has made this event what it is today, from registration, food, lead bike, water stations, social media, kids race, merchandise, goody bags, Kingy the Lion, our MC, warm up etc etc. A huge thank you to all our sponsors, partners & suppliers - the feedback we’ve had regarding this years medals, trophies T-Shirts has been ace. But finally a massive thank you to all our entrants. You came to see us, when on a day like today it would’ve been easier to stay in bed & in doing so have raised a massive amount of money for local good causes. We hope you enjoyed yourselves & will come back and see us again next year. I’m sure there will be lots of photos shared on Facebook in the coming days. Have a wonderful festive period & all the very best for 2025. Mark - Event Director

Hunslet Handicap Race Winners 2016 - Jean Scopes 2017 - Sue Talbot 2018 - Jacob Parnham 2019 - Andy Cable 2021 - Linda Featherstone 2022 - Jacob Parnham 2023 - Darren Briggs 2024 - Stepanka Edwards Tuesday 10th September 2024 Congratulations to this year's Hunslet Handicap winner Stepanka Edwards. Stepanka powered up Dewsbury Road & was the first one back to base. This year we raised £310 for Wheatfields Hospice in memory of John, Kath & Lynn. They were part of the Laker's family & are sadly no longer with us, but will be forever in out thoughts. Read more @ South Leeds Life Tuesday 7th November 2023 Congratulations to this year’s Hunslet Handicap winner Darren Briggs. Seen here receiving the John Metcalf Memorial Trophy. WOW!! What a great club night, with a twist, we had!! 74 Lakers were out in force racing for glory & the first pie. Well done to all the groups on tough courses. First back to the bar & winner of The Hunslet Handicap 2023 was Darren Briggs. Big thank you to our organisers & bar team for the special, post run, food & quiz. Thank you all for helping us raise £33 0!! As in previous years this event was held to raise money for Wheatfields Hospice in memory of John, Kath & Lynn. They were part of the Laker's family & are sadly no longer with us, but will be forever in out thoughts. more photos

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