Yorkshire Veterans' Athletics Association South Leeds Lakers take part in the annual YVAA Grand Prix series of trail races. If you are interested in competing in 2025 & would like to know more about the league please take a look at the YVAA website . They also have a Facebook page. Eligibility All runners must be over the age of 33 on race day, registered with England Athletics & either a member of a club that is affiliated to YVAA or affiliated as an individual yourself. If you have any questions about affiliation contact Shelly (club secretary). Runners aged 33 or 34 will run as guests & so will not be eligible to score points until they are a fully fledged vet of 35. In 2024 we had fun travelling to different Yorkshire running clubs & competing in ten races. Take a look at the full results using the button below. Thank you to everyone who represented the club during the season. 2024 Results Kirkstall YVAA 2024 Morley YVAA 2024 Queensbury YVAA 2024 Kirkstall YVAA 2024 1/6 In 2023 we took part in the YVAA Grand Prix. Below are the final standings after seven races. Thank you to everyone who represented the club during the season. Huge well done to Graham Kitchen (M60) for a 2nd place age category series win and Richard Harrison (M40) for 3rd! 2023 Final results Club Women's Men's 2023 PHOTOS

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 .

Annual Awards 2024 What a great turn out we had for the South Leeds Lakers 2024 Annual Awards. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted & a special shout-out to our committee for organising the event & providing delicious food. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make these special events possible. The time & effort from all the volunteers is very much appreciated. Congratulations to the winners Laker Club Person 2024: Michelle Ahern-Gibson Laker Young Fliers Archie Harrison & Haydn Harrison Laker female of the year: 1st Wendy Murgatroyd 2nd Michelle Ahern-Gibson 3rd Hannah Lewis Laker male of the year: 1st Ant Gibson 2nd Richard Harrison 3rd Ian Pickles Coaches choice award: Simon Purll Park Run League Winners 1st Silas Laird 2nd Wendy Murgatroyd 3rd Neil Laird 10th anniversary t-shirt competition 1st Keenan James 2nd Phil Hodgson 3rd Cheryl Harrison Thanks for the fab photos Max! 2023 Laker Club Person 2023: Mark Bowman Laker female of the year: 1st Wendy Murgatroyd 2nd Michelle Ahern-Gibson & Claire Louise Burgess 3rd Shelly Parker Laker male of the year: 1st Thomas Metcalf & Richard Harrison 2nd Antony Gibson 3rd Mark Bowman Coaches choice award: Richard Burgess Park Run League Winners 1st Mark Reid 2nd Mark Harding 3rd Wendy Murgatroyd Last Man standing at the bar: Jason Duggan Best Selfie Taker: Stewart Forsyth

Hunslet Handicap 2024 Hunslet Handicap 2023

YVAA Middelton 21 June 2023

2023 News June Saturday 24th June 2023 South Leeds Lakers ran a stall at Beeston Festival . It was a great opportunity to talk to the local community about the club & all it has to offer. There were kids activities & leaflets given out advertising the club & the next C25K, which is planned for the Autumn. Thursday 22nd June 2023 Representatives from South Leeds Lakers joined The Lady Mayoress of Leeds for a Civic Reception, which was organised by Leeds City Council & Voluntary Action Leeds . The event was an opportunity to say thank you to small groups and charities for their contribution towards making a positive impact on the lives of Leeds residents. Wednesday 21st June 2023 South Leeds Lakers hosted the 3rd race in the 2023 YVAA Grand Prix series. The successful event took place in beautiful Middleton Woods, was enjoyed by over 230 runners & was supported by a great team of volunteers . PHOTOS VIDEO Thursday 1st June 2023 What a great turn out for the Apperley Bridge Canter. An evening racing around the scenic trails and backroads of Apperley Bridge & Horsforth RESULTS PHOTOS July News Tuesday 25th July 2023 - Lakers on a bear hunt August News Friday 18th August 2023 Lakers had a blast at The Leeds Dock Relay. Tuesday 8th August 2023 Lots of Lakers at the 5th YVAA Grand Prix Race in Pudsey. Here we are, happy, that we didn't have to run up Post Hill. Tuesday 2nd August 2023 The winners of the Leeds Abbey Dash 10K FREE places were announced! Congratulations to Ray , Richard , Gary, Mark & Heather. Good luck for Sunday 22nd October. If anyone is available to help out at the race finish we still need more volunteers . September News Sunday 17th September 2023 Read the full report here Sunday 10th September 2023 Vale of York Half Marathon & The Great North Run. Lots of Lakers completing half marathons, some for the first time. Friday 8th September 2023 We were back at the track following the summer break. Wendy held her coaching session, which focussed on speed work. Remember, all members are welcome at our track sessions and it's FREE! October News Friday 27th October 2023 We held the first of our, new, monthly Walk & Talk sessions. Marathon Month Here are, just, some of our marvellous, October, marathon runners. Keelan & Lois went all the way to Chicago to show off the South Leeds Lakers kit & decided to complete the marathon whilst they were there! The hills of Beeston prepared Kevin well for Marathon Eryri. The demanding & spectacular route, encircling Snowdon, has given the event a unique place in the annual marathon calendar ever since 1982. Well done to all our amazing marathon runners. We just love to volunteer Twelve lovely Lakers were up, early, on the morning of the Leeds Abbey Dash, getting prepared to set off the runners and present the medals at the finish. Thank you all! Welcome to the 10k Club October was the month for some 10k first timers. Lucy, Heather and Chris smashed their first 10k races at The Yorkshire Coast 10k, in Scarborough and at The Leeds Abbey Dash. They had lots of support from coach Wendy, who put together a 5-10k improver plan, organised all the training runs and was even, there, giving the medals out at the Abbey Dash. Well done to all and keep up that 10k fitness. More from the Leeds Abbey Dash Did you know Jane came third in her age group? Awesome running Jane! For more photos click here . November News Tuesday 28th November 2023 Well done to the 'Run to the Homeless' group. They made the club proud by running into Leeds to help support homeless people. Lots of coats, hats, scarves, gloves & food parcels were handed out to some very cold people. Same again next year! Sunday 26th November 2023 We had an amazing turnout for the Bah Humbug 10k recce. This was all in preparation for the main event on Sunday 10th December 2023. Friday 24th November 2023 We hosted another successful Walk & Talk session at the track. See our 'Diary Dates' section for details of future Walk & Talk sessions. Sunday 19th November 2023 Lots of Lakers ran in the first West Yorkshire Winter League race of 2023/24. There was just a little mud! Watch race 1 @ Baildon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KUk6cxoWXg Tuesday 7th November 2023 Hunslet Handicap We held our annual fundraising event for Wheatfields hospice & raised £330! Thank you to Claire & Richard Burgess, Julie Harrison, Jeni Sword-Williams, Wendy Murgatroyd & Heather Graham who made a great night run smoothly. Read more here December News Sunday 31st December 2023 A few Lakers braved the mud to complete the Winter League recce in Middleton Woods. Please let Ian know if you can volunteer, at our home race, on Sunday 21st January 2024. Tuesday 19th December 2023 On our last club night of the year we enjoyed a festive Santa hat run to Christmas Island & back. Happy Christmas! Tuesday 19th December 2023 On our last daytime session of the year we enjoyed a festive Santa hat run & some hills! Friday 15th December 2023 We hosted another Walk & Talk session at the track. It had to be a bit earlier in the month due to Christmas holidays. Next session will be on Friday 26th of January 2024. See you there. Wednesday 13th December 2023 We announced our next Couch to 5K programme! Sunday 10th December 2023 Lakers hosted the fabulous Bah Humbug 10K. It boasts a start and finish at South Leeds Stadium and a tough run round Middleton Woods. See more here .

Leeds Abbey Dash 10k 2023

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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 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

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!

Parkrun League 2025 Rules > South Leeds Lakers must be your club on Parkrun results (sign in & go to groups) > Wear a South Leeds Lakers top if you have one (get kit here ) > Points are based on WAVA age related % > Volunteer, at Parkrun, six times throughout the year (junior Parkrun included) > Juniors can join the league if they are running the Saturday 5km > Bonus points for course PB & first in age category > Joker can be played once a year for double points > Joker must be declared to Jenna in advance > Final score is based on top ten results over the year * Don't worry if you can't make them all, come along & join in with some Parkrun tourism when you can* 2025 Fixtures January 18th - Middleton Woods February 15th - Halifax March 15th - Nostell Priory April 12th - Lister Park May 17th - Thorpe Perrow June 21st - Huddersfield July 19th - Rothwell August 16th - Pontefract September 20th - Northallerton October 11th - Armley November 15th - Bowling Park December 13th - Cross Flatts Here are the final standings for the 2024 Parkrun league!! Well done to everyone who took part. Massive congratulations to Silas in 1st place, Wendy in 2nd & Neil in 3rd! See full results below. 2024 results 2023 results 2022 results