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Coaching Here at South Leeds Lakers we have regular FREE coaching session s. Click on the link s to read more about our coach Wendy & her running hints & tips . Wendy leads a weekly hill session (Thursday) & a weekly coaching session, at the track , (Friday). Sessions are, usually, made available to book by Monday. To register & book onto runs please visit our RunTogether (England Athletics) page by clicking here . Alternatively, you can download the app for iPhone or Android by clicking on the links below. iPhone App Android App If you need any help with this please do get in touch or let us know at your first session & we can assist. Wendy Hints & Tips Example coaching session Begin with a 5 min warm up followed by ; 15 mins of footwork drills 15 mins of an agility course - using cones, low hurdles & agility ladders. 20 mins on the track doing intervals as a team. All will be explained on the night. Finishing with a 5 min warm down. All abilities welcome, so don't be shy if you've not been before!

2025 News Sunday 19th January 2025 Our very own Winter League race saw runners & volunteers come together to host a hugely successful event. "Wow , what can I say! What an amazing event we all put on today, firstly from all our Marshalls out on the very cold course, then our stadium base team selling food, drink & cakes. Also to all our Marshall captains & lastly to Ian Pickles for all the work he puts into this event. I almost forgot our runners, we got the most points we’ve had this season today, even with a lot of our runners volunteering out on the course which is unbelievable! We are now in 3rd place in our league ready to push for promotion! You’ve all made me a proud chairman tonight." Richard Harrison - Club Chair W/C 3rd February 2025 This week saw our new couch to 5k group start their running journeys. Here they are on their second session of the week. Good luck everyone. Tuesday 11th February 2025 2025 marks South Leeds Lakers' 10th birthday. At club night, we started the celebrations in style with fancy dress, cake, food, a quiz, prizes & a special run challenge. Happy Birthday SLL! Tuesday 18th March 2025 Another club night & another fantastic celebration. Tonight we revealed our 2024 club awards & the winner of our 10th birthday t-shirt competition. Find out more here . Saturday 5th/12th April 2025 A massive congratulations goes to our latest couch to 5k group. Here are some of the group after completing their graduation runs at Cross Flatts Parkrun. You should all be so proud of yourselves & each other. Thank you to all the run leaders who have supported the runners over the past 9 weeks. Sunday 11th May 2025 Check us out at the Rob Burrow Marathon & Half Marathon! A massive group of volunteers came together to cheer on the runners & help create an unforgettable atmosphere. Go Lakers. Wednesday 14th May 2025 Plogging in Cross Flatts Park. For more details about SLL's Mental Health Awareness Week click here . Monday 26th May 2025 Here we are on our third bank holiday walk of the year! This time, we embarked on a 6 mile journey starting & finishing at Farnley Hall Park. We enjoyed stunning views across Leeds & a scenic route took us through picturesque Pudsey. We strolled through Fulneck past charming cottages & then stopped off for refreshments at The Bankhouse Pub. Wednesday 25th June 2025 Hyde Park Summer Great club event for all Lakers had runners from age 16-65 Fastest female Laker Michelle Ahern-Gibson Fastest male Laker Charlie Sharpe Lots of PB's 4th in age group Andrea Douglas 2nd in ages group Michelle Ahern-Gibson 3rd place in heat 8 Haydn Harrison 3rd place in heat 6 Paul Tucker Great gazebo Amazing support Claire, Cheryl, M elani & Kneel Wednesday 9th July 2025 We hosted another successful Yorkshire Veterans’ Athletics Grand Prix race. Just look at our fabulous volunteers & our understated gazebo! Friday 15th August 2025 We had a great turn out of Lakers at The Leeds Dock Relay. No whole group photo, but here we have our only all female team. Teams had one hour to run as many laps, starting & finishing outside The Royal Armouries. Tuesday 16th September 2025 Thank you to everyone who took part in the Hunslet Handicap. We raised over £175 for Wheatfields hospice, which the committee have approved to be doubled using club funds. So £350 raised. Congratulations to our winners: 1st place - Silas Laird 2nd place - Thomas Sharp 3rd place - Keelan Henry 1st woman - Andrea Douglas, closely followed by Emily Berg October 2025 October was marathon month for many. It was Amsterdam for our marathon machine, Andrea. Sunday November 16th 2025 November marked the start of West Yorkshire Winter League. Here we are at Baildon. Go Lakers! Saturday November 22nd 2025 Benidorm 10K & Half Marathon. Lakers on tour. Sunday December 7th 2025 We finished the year off with another successful Bah Humbug 10K. Find out more here .

This year the theme is Action Monday 11th 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 12th May Regular daytime run Regular runs at club night A walk & talk session @ club night with Sherri & Colette - walk to Middleton Woods, a sit & natter before heading back, no dogs please. Bake sale after the runs/walk - proceeds in the form of donations to Leeds Mind (donation page open all month) Wednesday 13th May Litter picking (plogging), location TBC. Meet Heather at TBC. 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 14th 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, listening to your favourite podcast or sitting in the garden? Listening to music can be great for improving your mood. Check out, 2016 - music & mental health with James Acaster & Nish Kumar. What is your 'go to' song for when you need a pick me up? Wendy's hill session, 6:30 @ the car park near Middleton Woods Visitor Centre We would like to highlight the below event from Being You Leeds Friday 15th May Regular track session - see details here Saturday 16th May Parkrun league @ Roundhay , followed by breakfast & a post run chat at Hesco Lounge Sunday 17th 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 2025. We raised £116 for Leeds Mind! Thank you to everyone who supported us during Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024. We raised £133 for Leeds Mind!

South Leeds Lakers annual winter 10k race , Bah Humbug, entries now open South Leeds Bah Humbug 10K Sunday 6th December 2026 Enter the race Sponsorship - coming soon Volunteer - coming soon Come and join us, for a fun, friendly & very festive run, in and around the beauty of Middleton Park The race starts on the track at the South Leeds Stadium, then meanders on a single lap of the park, before a stadium finish & of course one of our legendary Mince Pies! Here are some key points for race day: - Registration opens at 9am. Race Starts at 10.30am. Free Children's Fun Run starts 10.35am (2 laps of the track, register on the day) - Fully Marshalled & sign posted course. - Plenty of parking but look out for 3 hour limit signs on the ones nearest the stadium. - It could be muddy !!! Trail shoes are recommended. Showers are available at the stadium. No muddy shoes in the bars please. - Drinks station on course. - We aim to make this the most sustainable race to date, so please bring your own cups/bottles to help do our bit for the environment. - Bespoke Finishers Medal & Goody bag for all, with technical t shirt add on available until mid November - Presentations will be in the Bar at 12.15; there will be prizes for: ~ First 3 women and first 3 open ~ Veteran categories ~ Course records (£50 cash prize each open & female). ~ Best fancy dress - Profits from the event will be invested back into providing health and sporting opportunities to young people in South Leeds, specifically removing barriers to participation by offering free access. Bring your A game, be that running or fancy dress, let’s make it a great day !!

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 2025 - Silas Laird Tuesday 16th September 2025 Thank you to everyone who took part in the Hunslet Handicap this year. We raised over £175 which the committee have approved to be doubled using club funds. So £350 raised. 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. Congratulations to our winners: 1st place - Silas Laird 2nd place - Thomas Sharp 3rd place - Keelan Henry 1st woman - Andrea Douglas, closely followed by Emily Berg 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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