Sandhurst Joggers Newsflash

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30 January 2006

Welcome to the Sandhurst Joggers Newsflash, which this week reveals the role of sex in keeping stress-levels low, has a pointer to the XC results, some pictures of our runners at the XC and a Gary Larsen cartoon. Enjoy!

EDITOR'S WEBSITE CHOICE

Andy Leslie,

Online Editor

The Ultimate Stress Reliever
Getting stressed out by your training schedule? Then here's a tip to keep stress at bay: make love beforehand. That's according to a new study (reported in New Scientist, no less) which monitored the private activity of dozens of men and women for several weeks, before putting them through stressful ordeals. Recent lovemaking made for calmer people, while those subjects who had abstained from sexual activity had the highest blood-pressure response to stressful situations. More

TOP STORIES

SJ were third in the Finch Coasters XC Sunday found dozens of Sandhurst members competing with those of the other clubs in the league on a cold but bright day. Some pictures from the day are to the right, many others can be found on the website as well as the provisional results – we remain on course for second place in the League and a place in the multi-area XC Finals later in the year.

The next XC is THIS SUNDAY (5^th Feb) at The Look Out in Bracknell. Please arrive at the Car Park around 10:15 to meet up and get your number from Wendy

Anything For The Committee? If you have anything you wish discussed by the Committee, now is your chance. The next Committee Meeting is the evening of Thursday 2^nd Feb, so email the Committee to tell us what you
want from the club in 2006.

Club Member Of The Year Yes, it’s that time again. We’re rapidly heading for the End Of Year Dinner Dance and, as always, our Annual Awards. Who has contributed most this year? Who is you unsung (or indeed sung) hero? Please nominate a fellow member for Club Member Of The Year now with this form. Then email it to CMOTY@sandhurstjoggers.org.uk Thanks.

Wear Your Kit With Pride Even as the evenings get lighter again it is important you are seen whilst out running. If you don’t have a reflective bib, please contact Wendy who will happily sell you one. Also, please note that club kit is mandatory for the XC season, please don’t leave it until the last moment to buy some. Kit Order Form

Training For The London Marathon?

There’s plenty of people in the club running this year so talk with your fellow members and get a training partner, the miles fly by so much quicker. You shouldn’t still need it, but there are training schedules on the website here.

Do You Want A Club Newsletter?

Simon Bone has resigned as Newsletter Editor, so, after the February Edition, no more Newsletter. Unless You Volunteer! That’s right; the Club needs your creative skills in editing the newsletter. Contact any Committee Member or Simon himself to find out what the job entails.

A Happy February Birthday to:

Richard Fawcett, Michelle Howard, Adrian Parsons & Simon Whillis – all on the 4^th, Sheelah Turner 5^th, Caroline Pither 9^th, Mike King, Jo Obertell & Dave Dart all on 13^th, Jackie Brighton & Steve West 14^th, Stuart Boswell 20^th, Sarah Gatehouse 25^th, Barbara Harries 27^th.

Coming Soon:

FEBRUARY
Thu 2^nd	Committee Meeting (Contact: Club Secretary)
Fri 3^rd to Sun 12^th	Club Skiing Trip (Contact: Ski-Trip Organiser)
Feb 5^th	XC League Bracknell XC (Contact: Events Secretary)
Wed 8^th	The Club Handicap Run (Contact: Handicap Organiser)
Sun 12^th	Wokingham Half-Marathon
Sun 12^th	Meon Valley Plod Entry Form
Sun 19^th	Bramley 10/20 Grizzly Training - See here for details
Fri 24^th	Newsletter Copy Deadline (Contact: Newsletter Editor)
Sun 26^th	XC League Metros XC (Contact: Events Secretary)

See The Club Calendar for more events

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