Run Norwich Runner's Pack 2015

2015 10K RUNNER’S PACK

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NORWICH It’s a 10K first for Norwich

YOU CAN DO IT! Race day tips Olympian Paul Evans lends his advice

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Jake Humphrey Parenthood, training, and charity

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It’s time to Run Norwich!

It seems amazing that the race many said could never happen is about to take place.

We feel that Run Norwich will be all of these things, and we’re so grateful to everyone that has played their part.

Run Norwich is real, it’s here, and over 3,800 of you are going to be a part of it.

In order to bring Run Norwich to life, we knew we would need the passion and expertise of Adey Ewing (Course Director), Granville Courtnell (Race Director), and Richard Polley (Start/Finish Director).

It has been the desire of the Community Sports Foundation and our football club’s Chief Executive David McNally to bring a large scale running event to Norwich for some time, and we took our first step towards making this happen when we got together with Tim Bishop from The Forum to assemble the Race Operations Board.

The board was made up of representatives from key local organisations, (myself, Jackie Thornton and Dan Wynne from CSF, Tim Bishop and Neil Gilding from The Forum, Ben Jones from Active Norfolk, Stefan Gurney from Norwich Business Improvement District, Nikki Rotsos from Norwich City Council, Pete Waters from Visit Norfolk, and Jamie Arnall from Norwich City Football Club).

Without the guidance, hard work and vision of these board members, there would be no race.

Last year, this group sat in the Community Sports Foundation boardroom at Carrow Road and talked about what we wanted our city centre 10K to be.

We wanted a race for everyone, which attracted top runners, but gave first-timers something to aspire to.

It needed to be an event for the city, which attracted visitors to see our wonderful home, and brought the whole community out for one special occasion.

And finally, we wanted something that would help local charities to fundraise and increase awareness of their amazing work.

In addition, we brought in the vastly experienced Fiona Roberts as Event Manager to work closely with our own Jackie Thornton and pull this large-scale event together. From the CSF team, Nicola Harvey, Freddie Powell-Tuck, Natalie Sawyer, Maria Wilson, and Emma Fletcher have all put in some hard hours to help shape the event. We were delighted when BT MyDonate came on board as main sponsor and official fundraising platform for Run Norwich.

The BT MyDonate team, Sikander, Kevin, Alice, Dave, and Sian to name a few, have been a pleasure to work with, and are as excited as we are about the race.

Several local businesses have shown vital support as partner sponsors and our gratitude to Aston Shaw Chartered Accountants, Ashton KCJ Solicitors, Riverside Leisure Centre, Macron Store Norwich, and the Computer Service Centre, is huge. It is always difficult to find this support the first time round but these local organisations grasped the significance of the event right away and were really keen to be involved.

Everyone you will encounter during your Run Norwich experience is a volunteer, from the person who helped you to collect your race pack in the Forum, through to the smiling face that hands you a medal when you cross that finish line.

That’s around 300 guys and girls who are desperate to give you and the city of Norwich a memorable day out. I would like to thank all of them; because there is no way we could do this without their involvement and enthusiasm.

As was the Football Club’s wish from day one, three local charities will benefit from Run Norwich, in addition to the Community Sports Foundation; they are Nelson’s Journey, who work with bereaved children, Age UK Norwich, who help to improve the wellbeing of those in later life, and Norfolk Accident Rescue Service, who provide expert medical help at the scene of road crashes and other emergencies.

As a charity ourselves, we (CSF) use the power of sport and our Premier League football club to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people in Norfolk. We hope that Run Norwich can enable all four charities to sustain and even increase their vital services.

A final thank you is to the 3,800 of you that have signed up to the first ever Run Norwich event.

Whether you have entered to set a new personal best, to take on a new challenge, or to fundraise for one of our charities, you’re part of something special and we wouldn’t be here without your support.

It’s our first crack at this, so we’ll be after your feedback via a questionnaire in order to make this event better and better every year.

So, if you’re running, good luck, you can do it.

If you’re supporting, get there early, wave those flags, and cheer until your throat hurts.

This is your race, Norwich. Let’s make it a day to remember.

Ian Thornton, CSF Director

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Contents 3

Welcome to Run Norwich Foreword from CSF Director Ian Thornton

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Run Norwich by numbers Ever wondered how many barriers are needed for a 10K race?

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Granville Courtnell Our Race Director give us his Run Norwich insight

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Race route Here is the all important race route map

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Know the landmarks Our route is pretty special; find out more about the iconic buildings you’ll pass

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Race day info Everything you need to know

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Paul Evans’ top tips Active Norfolk’s Olympian shares his knowledge

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Jake’s blog BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey has been documenting his Run Norwich training

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Official charities Run Norwich will help four local causes to make a difference in our community

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Familiar faces Laura Ruddy and ex-Canary Paul McVeigh are among those lacing up their running shoes for Run Norwich

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Race Rules Behave yourself, yeah?

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FAQs Before you ask…

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Partners and sponsors The organisations responsible for making Run Norwich a reality

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Runner’s Pack Editor: Freddie Powell-Tuck Contributors: Daniel Wynne, Freddie Powell-Tuck, Katy Walters, Active Norfolk, Visit Norwich, Jake Humphrey Graphic Design: Nicola Harvey Photography: Natalie Sawyer, Eastern Daily Press / Antony Kelly, Barry Hipwell

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Run Norwich by numbers 09.30am 30 August 2015 10km

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Meet the Race Director As part of the Run Norwich race technical advice team, Race Director Granville Courtnell’s focus is on planning and implementing a first-class road race experience for all participants; from securing race licenses and reaching high-level local authority Safety Advisory Group agreements, right through to the finer details such as race signage and the running of the water stations.

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First approached by event organisers, Norwich City FC’s Community Sports Foundation (CSF) in February 2014, Granville Courtnell and his team were tasked to deliver an exciting mass participation city-centre race that takes in some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks.

He is pleased with the final outcome: “We needed to cater for a broad cross-section of abilities. We wanted to attract both experienced racers who will be after PB times, as well as a large number of people who will have been inspired to run this as their first ever road race.

“It was in fact very difficult for us to come up with a route that avoided the hills. Despite the stereotypes there are more hills in Norwich than you would think!”

Granville is joined on the Race Technical Team by Richard Polley, the Start/Finish Director and Adey Ewing, the Course Director. Between the trio, the Technical Team have decades of experience in road race organisation; their impressive resumes include the Trowse 10k, the Lord Mayor’s 5k City Centre Classic, the Norwich parkrun and the City of Norwich Half Marathon.

“I’ve worked with Richard and Adey for many years on a large number of events, so we’re well used to working with each other!”

“Our primary focus in the technical team is concentrated on the course and road-race experience itself and ensuring that we achieve the necessary certifications and standards we are aiming for.”

Run Norwich Race Director Granville Courtnell (left) with Richard Polley (right), Start/Finish Director, at last year’s Lord Mayor’s 5K City Centre Classic.

The three are no strangers to organising city centre runs, as the City of Norwich Half Marathon, now based in its current home at the Showgrounds, started life originally in the city centre.

“To give you some idea of the scale of Run Norwich and how race organisation has changed, I often think back to these first Norwich-Half events in the 1980s.”

“Race day would involve around two rows of barriers for about 100 metres along both sides of the start in Gentlemen’s Walk and then the following year, we moved that Start/Finish to Chapelfield Gardens.

The runners shared sections of the course with vehicle traffic and we had eight volunteers recording people’s race times by hand at the finish. It’s quite a stark contrast to the event we’ll be delivering on Sunday!”

The Run Norwich race route requires over a hundred road closures, will utilise 1,560 crowd barriers and well over 200 traffic cones.

A traffic management company will be deployed at the road closures to ensure safety procedures are met en-route, and a company has been employed to set up and record the finishing times via electronic chip timing, with results being available on the race website within a few hours of the race.

Hundred of volunteers from a variety of organisations and support groups will assist on the day.

While the city centre route is obviously a huge part of Run Norwich’s appeal, Granville admits it has thrown up some logistical challenges: “The city centre will still be “living” all day Saturday, right through to the early hours. Most events of this size in more secluded locations usually have at least 24 hours pre-race in which to create their start/finish areas and for contractors to bring in the necessary equipment required – we won’t have this luxury.”

“It’ll be an early 4am start for the core team, before the army of support staff joins. We’ll have construction teams, first aid and medical support staff, Joint Operations Centre staff, resource teams, baggage teams, Race Village staff, hospitality and fundraising staff from our race charities…the list goes on!”

“Event Manager Fiona Roberts has put in a tremendous amount of work creating a very detailed time schedule that we all need to work to.”

“It’s incredibly exciting that we are so close to race day and that the original vision of Run Norwich will come to life.”

While Granville and his technical team have been concentrating on the road race, the Events team have been working hard to make sure that the atmosphere

on race day will be one that this first year’s entrants and spectators will talk about for many years to come.

Live music acts, entertainment and the Race Village area in Chapelfield Gardens will mean the city is a hive of activity on race day.

So with just a few days to go to Run Norwich, have there been many sleepless nights in the Courtnell household?

“I would like to say this hasn’t been the case, but, as always with being involved with an event of this scale, it’s an inevitability. Nerves?

Excitement? Probably a combination of both. There’s always so many thoughts and pieces of information to process, assimilate and remember.

I doubt that any member of the core team has not had one of those 4:00am sit up in bed moments, find a notepad and write something down!”

“Months and months of work by a considerable number of people and organisations have been invested in bringing this event to life, since the first feasibility meeting back in early 2014.”

“I have every expectation that Run Norwich will become a prestigious annual event on the national road running calendar for many years to come.”

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Know the landmarks We’re proud of our city and proud of our run route.

Find out more about twelve of the most iconic landmarks that you will pass on the day:

Norwich City Hall

The Forum

1938

2002

The home of Norwich City Council, the building was opened in 1938 by King George VI to accommodate the growth in local council duties - replacing the Guildhall (see below).

The newest of the twelve historical and culturally important landmarks on the route, the Forum was built to mark the millennium in the East of England. It was officially opened

by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. The building is run by a self-financing charitable trust and hosts a year-round line-up of events, exhibitions, activities and entertainment, most of which are free.

1910

Did you know?

Designed by architect Sir Michael Hopkins, the building cost £65 million

to build.

Did you know?

It is the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the country, only behind Westminster Cathedral in London.

Guildhall

The Assembly House

Norwich Castle

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Dating back to the 15th century, the Guildhall is England’s largest and most elaborate medieval city hall outside London.

It was central to civic and judicial life for over 600 years.

One of the most glorious examples of Georgian assembly rooms architecture in the country, The Assembly House was used as a centre for entertainment for the local gentry.

Did you know?

Magistrates’ courts continued to be held in the building’s Common Council Chamber up until 1977, with prisoners held in the building until as late as 1980.

Did you know?

During its long history, it has hosted a waxworks exhibition by Madam Tussaud, a concert by celebrated Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, and many lavish balls including one in 1805 to celebrate Nelson’s famous victory in the Battle of Trafalgar.

One of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, Norwich Castle was built as a royal palace for William the Conqueror around 1067AD at a time when most buildings were small, wooden structures: the huge stone keep was a symbol of the king’s power.

Did you know?

The famous balcony on the front is one of the longest in the UK – it measures in at a whopping 111m long (that’s 90 lengths for those wishing to do 10k!)

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St. John the Baptist RC Cathedral The second of two Cathedrals on the race route, St John’s Cathedral is often mistaken for its medieval counterpart because of its sheer size. One of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic revival architecture in England, it contains some of the most exquisite 19th century stained glass in Europe.

Did you know?

From the 14th to the 19th century the keep was used as a county gaol.

To find out more about the landmarks, you can visit www.norwich12.co.uk.

Dragon Hall

Surrey House

1430

1900

Dragon Hall is a magnificent grade I listed medieval trading hall, built by wealthy local merchant Robert Toppes. It is the only known surviving building of its type in Western Europe. The building gets its name from an intricately carved and painted dragon on its famous roof.

The historic home of Aviva, Surrey House is a spectacular piece of Edwardian architecture built in 1900. The building has a commanding Palladian exterior and contains fifteen varieties of marble, classically inspired frescos and a stunning glass atrium.

St James is a quintessential English Industrial Revolution mill (in perhaps an unexpected part of the UK!). It was built between 1839 and 1846 as part of an attempt by the Norwich Yarn Company to prevent the collapse of the local textile trade.

Did you know?

The building contains unusual items such as an ‘air fountain’ and a chiming skeleton clock made for the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Did you know?

Following the decline of the textile industry, the building has been owned by two key Norwich businesses - Jarrolds (as a printing house) and Caley’s (to produce boxes for their chocolates. Today it is a private office complex.

Norwich Cathedral

The Great Hospital

Did you know?

The beautiful crown-post roof was only rediscovered in the 1980s – for centuries it had been concealed within an everyday terrace façade.

Carrow Road 1935 The home of Norwich City Football Club since the 1930s, Carrow Road has played host to the Canaries for eighty years. Initially consisting of one covered seating stand and open terraces on earth banking on the other three sides, the ground could hold about 38,000 spectators. In more recent times, the construction of the Barclay and the Jarrold Stands, as well as all-seating conversions, means today the capacity of the ground is 27,224.

Did you know?

The stadium was built in just 82 days!

The ground was the new home of the club following their move from their old stadium, The Nest.

1145 The iconic Cathedral is one of the most complete major Romanesque buildings in Europe. Most of its Norman architecture is still intact and its awe-inspiring scale signifies the power and permanence of the Norman invaders. The Caen stone used was imported from France and the immense building project required an army of masons, craftsmen, glaziers and labourers.

Did you know?

In England, only the spire at Salisbury Cathedral is higher than that of Norwich’s Cathedral (96m/315ft).

St James Mill 1839

1249 The hospital is an exceptional set of medieval hospital buildings, in continuous use for more than 766 years. Founded in the 13th century it provided care of poor chaplains, scholars and paupers. Today, the hospital provides sheltered housing for older people and is also an events venue.

Did you know?

The Great Hospital is the only English medieval hospital whose archives and fabric together survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

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Race day information Key timings Sunday 30th August

08.00am Race Village & baggage areas open (Chapelfield Gds / Bethel Street) 08.05am Road closures start 09.00am Runners assemble on Bethel Street 09.30am Race start 11.00am Race presentations

2015

Your race number Please add your personal information - including details of any current medication - to the reverse of your race number.

Then use a safety pin (these will be provided in your race pack) in each corner to attach it securely to the front of your running top so it remains fully visible at all times and doesn’t flap about. If you do not wear your race number as instructed, you may not be credited with a finish time. You must not cut, fold or otherwise mutilate your race number in any way.

Your race number is colour coded based on your predicted finish time.

If you are unable to run, your race number must not be transferred to another runner under any circumstances - it has been issued to you for use by yourself, not by someone else. Anyone found wearing a number other than their own will be disqualified.

Chip timing Your timing chip is already affixed to the reverse of your race number.

This chip will automatically record your race time, from the time you pass the start line to the time you cross the finish line.

IMPORTANT Please take care not to fold your chip or pierce it with your safety pins when attaching it to your clothing. Please don’t attempt to remove the chip or its foam backing from your race number for any reason as this could damage your chip and affect your result – i.e. you may not be credited with a finish time.

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Baggage areas We will have a baggage store area located on Bethel Street to leave your belongings on race day.

Please affix the baggage label firmly to your bag – you will have received this in your runner’s pack. The baggage areas will open at 8am and will be colour coded in accordance with the colour of your race number; blue, green, yellow and pink.

Please be aware that we will store your belongings entirely at your own risk so please do not leave any valuable items in your bag.

Afterwards, you must present your race number to reclaim your bag – no race number, no return.

The Race Village The Race Village is situated in Chapelfield Gardens and is the designated repatriation area for after the race.

There will be entertainment, Active Norfolk and CSF inflatables, refreshments and warm-up areas available for runners to use. Free massages will be provided by Cassie Wildey and her team of local volunteers from CJW Sports and Massage Therapy.

Meet up with friends and family following the race here and get that all important post-run photo!

Start & finish zone Please assemble in the starting zones in Bethel Street from 9am in accordance with the colour of your race number; blue, green, yellow or pink.

Please do not line up in a zone other than the colour of your race number. We will walk you through the finish area to the start line at 9.25am. Please heed the instructions of our stewards to ensure than everyone stays safe.

The race will start promptly at 9.30am.

Once you have finished, we will direct you along St. Giles Street. Here you will receive your Run Norwich medal, water bottle and a goody bag. We will then direct you towards the Race Village in Chapelfield Gardens via the baggage reclaim area.

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iPods, MP3 players etc The use of devices with headphones or earbuds is prohibited while racing. Even though the roads will be closed to traffic during the race we need you to be alert and aware of everything that is going on around you at all times.

If we see you using an iPod or similar device during the race you will be disqualified and not credited with a finishing time in the official results. You may carry your mobile phone with you during the race for tracking purposes but, please, nothing in your ear(s).

The route Taking place in the heart of Norwich’s historic city centre, Run Norwich will be entirely on closed city roads.

The route will pass some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Norwich Castle, The Forum, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich City’s Carrow Road and many more.

All race roads will be closed to traffic while the race is in progress.

The course will be clearly marked at every kilometre. Water stations, toilets and first aid areas will be located at various intervals on the route.

See page 10 for the race map.

Music and entertainment Live music and first-class entertainment means that runners and spectators alike will be able to enjoy a special atmosphere on race day.

Music and entertainment acts include: ·

Smoke House Blue Marching jazz band; start line, route and Race Village.

·

sPangle Steel-pan drum group; Castle Meadow.

·

Talented local acts from BBC Introducing & Access to Music

·

Angel Baton Twirlers Baton twirling troupe; start line and Race Village

·

Aspire Dance Street dance; Race Village

·

CSF Pan-Disability Dance Group Street dance; Race Village

For full entertainment information, visit the Spectator section of the website

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Prizes Overall male category 1st

2nd

£500

Sub-categories (prizes for both male & female categories):

3rd

£300

£100

Overall female category 1st

2nd

£500

3rd

£300

£100

Please note: Only the overall winners will be presented with their prize money and trophy on the day. Sub-category winners will receive their prize money, following the event.

Ages 16-39

Ages 40-44

1st: £75

1st: £75

2nd: £50 voucher

2nd: £50 voucher

Ages 45-49

Ages 50-54

1st: £75

1st: £75

2nd: £50 voucher

2nd: £50 voucher

Ages 55-59

Ages 60-64

1st: £75

1st: £75

2nd: £50 voucher

2nd: £50 voucher

Ages 65-69

Ages 70+

1st: £75

1st: £75

2nd: £50 voucher

2nd: £50 voucher

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Car parking

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For runners and spectators who wish to park a vehicle in the city-centre on raceday, we recommend using either Castle Mall or intu Chapelfield’s facilities.

Both intu Chapelfield and Castle Mall car-parks will be opening early on race-day at 7am to provide additional parking options for runners arriving in the city.

The Castle Mall’s Tea Junction and Subway branch will be open from 7am and serving snacks, tea and coffee to customers.

The Cafe Bar Marzano at the Forum will also open early.

See the table below for information on the city-centre multi-storey car parks available: Car Park

Race day opening times

Max. capacity

intu Chapelfield

07.00

1000

5 minutes

No access between 09.15 and 10.30

Estd walking time to start line

Access & exit restrictions No access between 09.15 and 09.45

Castle Mall

07.00

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5 minutes

St Giles

07.00

330

4 minutes

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St Andrews

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7 minutes

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John Lewis

09.00

650

5 minutes

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St Stephens

06.30

260

6 minutes

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The Forum

No public access until 2pm

204 (restricted to Run Norwich volunteers & staff)

2 minutes

No overnight parking

Surface car parks in the city-centre will be fully operational as per usual before and after the race, with just a couple of exceptions.

• Chantry Car Park will be closed to the general public.

• Assembly Rooms Car Park will have restricted access between 09.15 and 09.45.

• Rouen Road Car Park will have access restrictions between 09.15 and 10.30.

A Norwich City Council map of car park locations is available here: www.norwich.gov.uk

TAXI

Taxis The taxi rank on Gaol Hill will temporarily be moved to Exchange Street. The taxi rank usually located in Tombland will be closed.

Buses There will be changes to bus times and routes while the race is on. For full information, please visit the website of the relevant provider:

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Road closures The map below illustrates which roads will be closed off to traffic and for what duration on race-day. n St Magdale

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Resident Parking Zone Displacements In order to provide a safe and secure route for the race it is necessary to ensure that certain parts of the course are free of all parked vehicles and locked cycles.

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Paul’s Run Norwich tips

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Double Olympian Paul Evans and his team of coaches have been working with over 80 people who are new to running, in the lead up to Run Norwich, to get them ready for their first 10k.

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Now with just a couple of days to go, here are Paul’s top tips for getting to the start in the best shape possible.

Paul Evans is the Sports Project Officer for Active Norfolk

Picture courtesy of Barry Hipwell

Active Norfolk is the County Sports Partnership (CSP) for Norfolk and their mission is to make Norfolk an active, healthy and successful sporting county.

Whether you are a sports club, school, coach, volunteer, athlete or just interested in getting involved in sport and physical activity, Active Norfolk can provide you with the support, information and advice you are looking for.

Saturday – during the day • All the hard work is now done. Saturday you should have your feet up, relaxing and conserving all your energy for tomorrow’s big effort.

• Don’t spend too much time on your feet. Resting up is the order of the day!

Saturday evening • Pack your race bag the night before, have a list of things to pack – don’t forget your race shoes, race number and safety pins.

• Try and get an early night if you can, remember tomorrow will be an early start!

• Play it safe, your evening meal should be a dish that is tried and tested and will not result in an upset stomach on race day.

Sunday - race day • Same as last night - eat a breakfast you have had before.

No experimenting!

• Get to the starting area in plenty of time find out where the start line is, where you need to be when the gun goes off, and where the toilets are.

• Give yourself plenty of time to warm up, this should not be rushed, the last thing you need is to get to the start line with your heart rate already racing because you are running late and already stressed.

• Pace judgement – everybody will have a race plan, my advice is, if anything undercook the first mile, you can always pull it back in the latter part of the race, when you are passing all the runners that ran the first mile too quick.

• Reward yourself after your run. Running 10k is something to be proud of - and you have been part of the inaugural Run Norwich 10k!

Active Norfolk provides opportunities throughout the year for people of all ages and ability to get involved in sport.

From the Sportivate sessions – giving 14 to 25 year olds the opportunity to try new sports, to the Fit Together free health walks for adults, as well as the chance to get competitive with others in Norfolk in the annual Village Games programme.

Plus much more!

Come and see us at the runners meet and greet area after the race – just look out for the big purple gazebo!

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Jake’s Run Norwich training blog

TV presenter and Norwich native Jake Humphrey will be joining the thousands on the start line for Run Norwich this August.

As first published in the Norwich Evening News, here are extracts from a series of blogs from Jake, as he experiences the ups and downs of training ahead of the big day:

Wednesday 1st July Ouch! I’m only just managing to type this, my first training diary entry, as I build up to the Run Norwich 10k at the end of August.

Let me fill you in on why I’m running 10k, and also why I’m detailing the painful, slow process of getting my stiff back, dodgy knees and wheezing lungs into shape, via my new column.

First of all why run it?

Well, I’m going to Run Norwich because I’m a very proud trustee of the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, an incredible charity which does amazing work right across Norfolk. It was Nelson Mandela who said ‘sport has the power to change the world’, and I agree with him.

Sport gives you goals and ambitions, it increases your self-esteem, makes you live longer, teaches respect and discipline, and above all else is brilliant fun.

In my job, I’ve been fortunate enough to be kissed

by Jenson Button as he’d just won the F1 world title, hugged by Aaron Ramsey moments after he’d scored the winning goal in an FA Cup final and witnessed many global sporting moments first hand.

However, despite being so inspired by sport and sports stars, I would currently struggle to run for 10 minutes, let alone for 10k.

Rewind the clock back two years and whilst I wasn’t exactly Mo Farah, I was certainly a lot fitter. Then came Florence.

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60 days to go!

If you’re a parent, reading this and shaking your head at my lack of dedication to fitness after having a child, I applaud you. Quite simply, Harriet and I couldn’t find the time to train. I was working hard, Flo was a terrible sleeper, and life just seemed to get rather busy. If you managed to produce babies, and trips to the gym then you’re a better man than me!

So, with too many wobbly bits, a penchant for pie and clearly caught off-guard, I found myself saying “Yes, I’d love to”, when asked to Run Norwich for the Norwich City Community Sport Foundation.

So, here I am, sitting at my desk in late June, sipping some red wine (oops!) and gearing up to get fit again.

I’ve enrolled myself at SportsPark in Norwich, and I’m working with the brilliant Ben Price, who is very patient – good job!! I’m also following the training plan of former Olympian Paul Evans – he almost makes it seem simple.

days to go!

Thursday 16th July The clock is ticking down, the days are being ticked off the calendar, the epic Run Norwich isn’t far away. So, therefore, I’m fighting fit, full of energy, improving my times, and getting the miles under my belt, right?

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I passionately believe that sport can change lives.

I’m a Trustee for the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, which helps thousands of people every year to reach their potential through sport. From ages two to ninety two, we are there for anyone and everyone.

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Wrong.

Since my last column, a bug has hit me. Nothing serious, just a runny-nosed, chesty-coughed, lethargy-inducing bug, and I know where I got it.

How many of you reading this are parents? If you are, you’ll know what I mean by “kids’ bugs”. The kind of innocuous, mild cold that barely causes your child to slow down, yet can bring an adult to a grinding halt. Not great when I am feeling the Run Norwich date fast approaching. Having not run for a while, and feeling I’m now behind on my training, I decided to “run off” my bug.

Bad move.

My plan was to visit my brother’s house in Cringleford, then, while Harriet drove home with Flo and her ever-increasing eight-month baby bump, I’d run. It started OK, and for the first 10 minutes I felt fine, not great, a little tired, but fine.

Some 15 minutes in, and suddenly my feet were lumps of concrete, my legs made of lead, and my lungs resembled those of a 60-a-day smoker.

Twenty minutes and just 3k down the road, I stopped. I STOPPED! It’s not long until I need to run three times that distance in front of people, and I gave up. That was bad, and what made it even worse was that by now Harriet was home, Flo was tucked up in bed, and I was alone with my aching, heavy legs and some “motivational” music on my iPhone that suddenly seemed very ironic.

Eye of the Tiger? Pussycat more like. Perhaps it’s a low point all novice runners feel before they tackle their first big event. Maybe this was a wake-up call I needed telling me that 10k requires training, or maybe I’m just daft for trying to take on my bug.

Whatever the reason for my struggles, the great news is that I still have weeks before the run, and what a run it’s going to be.

I know official figures have not yet been released, but trust me when I tell you that, I believe, this run is going to be HUGE, the biggest and best ever staged in Norwich. Thousands on the streets, plenty of local interest, and an event that isn’t a dull loop around a nondescript part of our county, but a picturesque plod right through the heart of our finest city.

So, my plan this week is to clear the cough, put this blip behind me, and finally start the build-up to the first ever Run Norwich...

Friday 14th August

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You know that feeling you get when someone who doesn’t have kids tells you that they are tired? The overwhelming feeling of incredulity, that makes you, as a parent of young children, want shout ‘Tired?! You don’t know what tired is!”

Anyway, the reason for this background, is that amongst the madness I still need to find time to train for Run Norwich. I am still aiming for a sub-1 hour time, and I just need to find time on my feet.

To be honest, I had actually forgotten how ‘tired’ really felt. Our eldest, Florence, is now almost two and a half, so sleeps through the night, eats with us, and is like a mini-mate that fits in brilliantly with our often hectic lives.

My latest running plan is to do a long-run every week. I just want to reach 30th August with no fear about the distance involved. If I can run 11k or 12k a week then I know come the big day, I’ll be ok.

Now, though, we are a family of four. Delicious little Sebastian was born on August 1st, and has proceeded to make his parents yawn more in a fortnight than the preceding two years.

I’m also doing this for a great cause. I’m running for the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation who are a wonderful charity improving Norfolk every day through sport. I’d love you to sponsor me, and if you would like to just search for ‘Jake’s 10k mydonate’ on the web.

Seb hasn’t been the best feeder, so we’ve been up every couple of hours in the night since he was born, when you factor in that each feed takes about 40 minutes you can see the problem. It’s the kind of tired that clouds your thoughts, leaves you stumbling in public, and leads to huge yawns at the most inappropriate moments.

Right, back to sleep on the train – it’s all about getting kip where and when I can!!

Added to the above, the football season has entered our lives like one of those fast, dynamic inter-city trains that don’t seem to have reached Norfolk yet. I was at Old Trafford last weekend, at BT Sport HQ for a European game on Tuesday, I’m writing this on Wednesday on the train to London, and on Friday I’m in Southampton for the weekend game.

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Supporting local causes

Let’s meet them…

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It’s important to us that we not only support the community through our own work, but also that we as a football club offer a helping hand to some local causes that may not get the exposure that they deserve otherwise. Run Norwich will be a terrific event for the city, but also a way in which we can reach out to the community.

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One of our key aims when bringing Run Norwich to life was to support and raise awareness of local charities. Three special causes were chosen to join event organisers the Community Sports Foundation, and hundreds of runners are supporting them through fundraising or by proudly wearing their branded t-shirts.

Ian Thornton, Director, Community Sports Foundation

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Community Sports Foundation Founded: 1992 W communitysportsfoundation.org.uk F communitysportsfoundation T @NorwichCityCSF

Sport is an incredibly powerful tool and, as Norwich City’s official charity, CSF are able to use it to improve the lives of those who need it most in Norfolk.

It might be through swimming sessions for children and adults with disabilities, or working with young people in deprived areas - but in the most difficult moments, the Community Sports Foundation is there for Norfolk, providing an environment to make friends and learn new skills.

Thousands rely on CSF’s support as a way of life; it may be their only contact with other people, a helping hand for their families, or even the first time that someone has shown an interest in their lives.

In order to sustain CSF’s vital services for the people of Norfolk, the charity relies heavily on the fundraising efforts of local people and businesses.

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“I will Run Norwich for CSF, as seeing my son smile and have more confidence is the best thing a parent can ask for.”

Martin’s Story Father of five Martin Smith is fundraising for the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation for the support they’ve offered his son, Ollie.

He discovered CSF’s Down’s Syndrome Soccer Skill Centre via social media, and decided to send young Ollie along to the sessions.

Ollie was born with Down’s Syndrome and a number of other complications including moderate hearing loss.

It wasn’t long before Ollie began flourishing in their supportive environment:

“Early on, his confidence was knocked. He used to get upset, cry a lot and had trouble communicating.”

After finding Ollie’s younger brother a football team, Martin decided to see if there were any options out there that would cater for Ollie’s needs.

“Now on the day of the sessions, he’ll put his kit on bright and early. He’s now out in the garden at home, and it’s brought him closer to his brother as they now share a common interest in football.”

Watch Martin’s story on the CSF playlist on Norwich City FC’s Youtube channel.

Norfolk Accident Rescure Service

Norfolk Accident Rescue Service Founded: 1970 W nars.org.uk F NorfolkAccidentRescueService T @NARSBASICS

Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS) provides expert medical help at the scene of road crashes and other emergencies.

The doctors and paramedics who volunteer to NARS have received extra training to provide trauma care and can administer more drugs at the scene of a crash or cardiac arrest, which is vital during the critical moments of an incident.

All NARS members are volunteers and offer their services free of charge in their spare time. They are funded solely by donations and receive no government or health service funding.

Jan’s Story Jan Wheeler is fundraising for NARS for the support they provided for a close family friend and work colleague of hers, who were both involved in serious roadside accidents.

The first casualty saw her friend Roseanne’s car overturn in a water-filled ditch. Paramedic Ryan Warwick, who is not able to swim, jumped into the ditch in an attempt to rescue her. His efforts were extensive but unfortunately Roseanne lost her life.

“I will Run Norwich for NARS as I want to raise awareness for the fantastic job that they do and their courage, bravery and dedication.”

“They [NARS] don’t think about themselves when they go out to these accidents, they think about people they don’t know and just want to save their lives.”

Shortly after, Jan’s work colleague Laney, was involved in a separate accident.

Fortunately, paramedics managed to rescue her; she was airlifted to Addenbrookes Hospital.

“If NARS hadn’t been there that night, Laney wouldn’t be here today.”

Watch Jan’s story on the CSF playlist on Norwich City FC’s YouTube channel.

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Nelson’s Journey Founded: 1997 W nelsonsjourney.org.uk F nelsonsjourney.norfolk T @nelsonsjourney

Nelson’s Journey is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved children and young people throughout Norfolk.

Based in Norwich and founded in 1997, Nelson’s Journey have helped thousands of children up to the age of 17, who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life such as a parent or sibling.

Grief can be incredibly difficult for children and young people and it is normal for them to feel sad, anxious, angry, confused, guilty and abandoned. It’s also normal to sometimes feel relieved or to feel numb, and it’s important that they know that however they feel is ok and not disrespectful to the person who died.

The charity’s vision is to give every bereaved child in Norfolk the support they need to move forward positively with their lives, never having to cope with their loss alone.

Their 1:1 sessions, therapeutic weekends, activity days and NJ Clubs offer support tailored to each child’s needs and circumstances, and their guidance gives parents and carers the tools they need to support them.

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Debbie’s Story Volunteer Debbie Tooke has been actively involved with Nelson’s Journey for ten years and is incredibly passionate about the charity.

Debbie assists with daily activities and weekend residentials; she frequently sees children struggling to cope with their bereavement.

“On their arrival, children are typically quiet and introverted as they are dealing with immense heartache and grief.”

Through activities, children are encouraged to gradually

“I will Run Norwich for Nelson’s Journey as I see children, struggling to cope with a bereavement or loss, leave the service a better person, with a brighter smile.”

express emotions and personal memories.

“These activites allow children to express how they are feeling which is the first stage in dealing with the loss of the loved one.”

When her friend’s son received support from the charity following a bereavement, Debbie became ever more aware of the massive impact that Nelson’s Journey has on young lives - part of which inspired her decision to fundraise for them at Run Norwich.

Watch Debbie’s story on the CSF playlist on Norwich City FC’s YouTube channel.

Age UK Norwich Founded: 1945 W ageuk.org.uk/norwich F AgeUKNorwich T @AgeUKNorwich

Age UK Norwich helps people enjoy later life, by maintaining their independence and well-being.

They offer advice and information on all matters of concern to older people, lots of activities and clubs as well as long-established befriending service, offering friendship, conversation and support.

Meanwhile, their Marion Road Centre combines specialist day care with fun activities and lunches.

Opened in 1986, it provides care for older people in Norwich who are living with dementia or other mental illness.

Age UK Norwich relies very much on the support of ordinary people to be able to provide their services.

As public spending declines, they look more and more to individual people’s generosity to keep their services going and ensure that no-one has no-one.

“I will Run Norwich for AgeUK because they rely solely on donations and voluntary work. I’ve seen the difference it makes first hand.”

Pamela’s Story Pamela Swainson is fundraising to raise awareness for the help Age UK Norwich have provided Sheila, a dear friend of hers.

the shops on her own. She’s a healthier person and feels [the help through Age UK Norwich] has taken her life to a whole new step.”

Pamela began visiting Sheila earlier this year under her role as an Age UK Norwich ‘befriender’; it wasn’t long before they became great friends and Sheila became “part of the family.”

Now, Sheila has the opportunity to meet new friends and can take part in various services available including art classes a personal highlight of hers!

Despite various health scares, which significantly knocked her confidence, Sheila’s life has been turned around through the help and services available at Age UK Norwich.

“She is now happy to walk down the street and go to

Pamela is passionate about the charity’s work: “No one should have no one. I have made a lifelong friend, she’s amazing and inspirational to anyone that would meet her.”

Watch Pamela’s story on the CSF playlist on Norwich City FC’s YouTube channel.

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Ruddy and McVeigh set for the challenge!

Laura Ruddy and Canaries legend Paul McVeigh are two of a number of high-profile names that will be on the start-line for Run Norwich on Sunday 30th August.

The race, organised

by Norwich City FC’s official charity partner the Community Sports Foundation (CSF), has attracted over 3,800 in its inaugural year.

Laura, wife of Norwich City first-team goalkeeper John Ruddy, is no stranger to the world of running and says she is ready for the challenge: “I do have some running experience – I represented my county as a schoolgirl and I took part in the London Marathon for this first time this April, which I absolutely loved.”

Laura won’t be alone - she has enlisted Lucy Parmenter, partner of City striker Gary Hooper, to join her on the run: “We’ve promised we won’t race each other, though I suspect Lucy could comfortably beat me if it came down to it! It’s great to hear that so many women of all ages have signed up to this race, including many first-time runners.”

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Ex-City winger Paul McVeigh will also be joining Laura and Lucy on the start-line, along with TV presenter Jake Humphrey.

McVeigh, who has recently moved back to the area, said he didn’t hesitate when asked if he wanted to run the event: “It’s going to be a massive event for the city of Norwich and the organisers have chosen a really exciting route. I’m glad to see it includes a lap around Carrow Road it will be nice to be back in familiar surroundings!

“I like to think I’ve kept myself in good shape from my playing days – I’ve done a few half marathons, marathons and 5Ks, but never a 10k. I’m tentatively targeting a sub-45 minute finish!”

Both Ruddy and McVeigh are using their links to the football club to run on behalf of CSF and help support the charity’s work with disabled

and disadvantaged people in the local community. CSF director Ian Thornton said: “I’m delighted that both Paul and Laura have chosen to support CSF in the run.

The response from runners who wish to support not just our charity but the three other official race causes has been fantastic.

“As a football club we are committed to supporting charities and the vision behind launching Run Norwich, besides increasing participation in sport and attracting visitors to the city, was to give these worthy causes funds and exposure.

“We’re grateful to all our race sponsors and partners for their invaluable support.”

Familiar faces Over 3,800 of you have entered Run Norwich this year.

Here are some names you may be familiar with: Jake Humphrey - TV presenter Paul McVeigh - former Norwich City winger Laura Ruddy - wife of Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy Simon Wright - former Norwich South MP Lucy Parmenter - partner of Norwich City striker Gary Hooper Dan O’Hagan - football commentator & TV presenter Katherine Nash - BBC Look East presenter Michael Bailey - Sports journalist & presenter Pete Raven - Sports journalist

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Norwich is buzzing with events and attractions and there are plenty of ways to stay entertained, whether you’re here for the culture, arts and history or the shopping, restaurants and tourist sights.

You’ll find an abundance of independent cafés and restaurants around The Norwich Lanes and the Cathedral Quarter. For river views head to Riverside Entertainment Centre where world flavours meet family favourites; it’s family focused by day and lively by night. In the city centre you’ll find a fusion of flavours from French and Italian cuisine to Asian and South American.

During the summer we like to slip into weekend mode from Thursday evening. The city’s Head Out, Not Home programme of free early-evening entertainment sees performers filling the streets from 5pm. This week’s entertainment includes an escape artist and a 30-piece male acapella group.

You will also notice that we are sharing the streets with a troop of flamboyant dragons, the GoGoDragons! art and sculpture trail will help you to track down all 84 dragons between now and 5th September. Pick up a map from The Forum or download the Discover Norwich app to get started.

A great way to see the city, and rest your legs, is to hop on to the City Sightseeing bus which takes you on a circuit of the city; leaving hourly from Theatre Street between 10.30am and 3.30pm. For an only-in-Norwich experience visit Jarrold department store on London Street, it’s been part of city life for 200 years. Or, for a real taste of the city, visit Colman’s Mustard Shop & Museum, it’s the only one in the world.

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Have a run around the county Spend some time in the Broads National Park where you can hire a boat and experience the waterways. You’ll find plenty of pubs and restaurants at the water’s edge where you can moor up for free.

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3. Event Conditions

1.1 Entries to the Event shall be made through Chip Timing UK. By following the link provided on the Event website, the Entrant will be directed to the entry page on chiptiminguk.co.uk. In order to enter the Event, Entrants must submit an application form via chiptiminguk.co.uk in accordance with the instructions provided. By submitting an application form, the Entrant is agreeing to enter into the Event and also agrees to abide by these Entry Conditions and any instructions given to them by the organisers and officials of the Event.

3.1 At all times during the Event, Entrants must adhere to all instructions given by the Event Officials.

1.2 Entry to the event shall be limited to the first 4,500 Entrants (including spaces reserved for sponsors and partners). Once 4,500 Entrants have entered and payment has been taken, entry shall be closed and no further person shall be able to enter.

1.3 Only one entry per person shall be accepted.

1.4 Any application which is not submitted by the Entry Date shall not be accepted. Any applications which are illegible or incomplete shall not be accepted.

1.5 Entrants must be at least 16 years old on Sunday 30 August 2015 1.6 Participation in the Event is strictly personal to the Entrant; Entrants shall be prohibited from swapping, selling or transferring or offering to sell, swap or transfer their place in the Event. Any breach of this Condition shall render the entry void and shall entitle the Event Organiser to exclude the Entrant from participation in the Event or any future events.

1.7 By submitting an application, the Entrant is warranting to the Event Organiser that they are in a suitable state of health to participate in the Event. It is the responsibility of the Entrant to seek medical advice prior to submitting an application or participating in the Event.

1.8 By submitting an application, the Entrant is acknowledging that it is aware that the Event may be photographed, filmed or broadcast by the Event Organiser and/or third parties. The Entrant consents to the Event Organiser using such photos/film in connection with the reporting of the Event and/or for promotion of any future events in any way in which it sees fit.

2. Payment 2.1 Entrants for the Event shall be required to make a payment of either £25 (non-affiliated Entrants) OR £23 (Entrants affiliated to UK Athletics Club) as an entrance fee to the Event (“Event Fee”).

3.2 During the Event, the following items shall be prohibited: (a) Pets or Animals (b) An artificial aid (c) A wheeled device (d) Any item which, when being used whilst participating in the Event, could be deemed to be dangerous to other Entrants. The Event Operator shall reserve the right to confiscate any item which it deems unsuitable to be used whilst participating in the Event(e) earphones or headphones; It is very important that you are able to hear clearly any verbal instructions that the police and our race marshals may need to give you. If Entrants are observed using these during the Event the Event Officials shall be entitled to disqualify them from the Event.

3.3 All Entrants participating in the Event must wear suitable running footwear 3.4 The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse permission for an Entrant to participate in the Event if:(a) it deems that the Entrant’s actions have caused or are likely to cause injury to other Entrants, damage to property or the environment, offence or a risk to health and safety (b) The Entrant fails to follow the instructions of Event Officials (c) it deems that Entrant is unfit to participate in the Event due to either illness or injury (without accepting responsibility for ensuring that the Entrant is fit to participate), or if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (d) The Entrant fails to arrive at the start location at the required time as set out on the Event website and in the Event Pack. (e) The Entrant fails to reach the relevant Milestone by the required time limit set by the Event Organiser as set out below.

3.5 In the event that the Event Organiser refuses permission for an Entrant to participate in the Event, the Entrant must co-operate with the instruction of Event Officials in relation to their withdrawal from the Event.

3.6 All Entrants are required to complete the contact and medical details on the back of their race number. This is a requirement of participation and may be checked by Event Officials prior to the start.

3.7 Entrants must not cover their race number with outer clothing when running as this may invalidate the timing chip.

4. Milestones

2.2 In addition to the Event Fee, Entrants will be required to pay an online registration fee to Chip Timing UK equivalent to 5.5% of the appropriate Event Fee, plus VAT.

Due to certain restrictions on the amount of time that the Event course will be available, the Event Organiser has imposed the following cut-off time for Entrants to reach the Milestone by: 4,500 metres – 50 minutes

2.3 Once an Entrant has been awarded a place in the Event, the Event Fee shall become non-refundable save for the Event Organiser shall be entitled to refund the Event Fee in exceptional circumstances.

Event Officials will be in position at the 4,500m mark to notify Entrants if they have not reached the Milestone by the required time and shall be entitled to prevent those Entrants who fail to reach the Milestone by the required time from competing any further in the Event.

2.4 £2.50 from each Event Fee shall go to the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation’s Sporting Light Appeal.

Entrants must comply with any instruction to stop, given to them by the Event Officials.

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5. Cancellation/Charges 5.1 Any cancellation of an entry once it has been confirmed as successful shall not entitle the Entrant to a refund of the Event Fee save for exceptional circumstances, as decided by the Event Organiser.

6.7 Entrants shall be entitled to refuse/remove consent for the Event Organiser or the Event Partners using the Marketing/Personal/Medical Information other than for purposes related to participation in the Event by emailing runnorwichinfo@canaries.co.uk or clicking an unsubscribe link in any Marketing Information.

5.2 The Event Organiser shall be entitled to cancel/rearrange the Event for any of the following reasons:

7. Liability

(a) circumstances beyond the control of the Event Organiser occur (including but not limited to a Force Majeure Event) the effect of which prevents or has the potential to prevent the operation of the Event (b) the Event Organiser deems, in its reasonable opinion, that the Event should be cancelled/rearranged.

7.1 In no event shall the Event Organiser be liable to an Entrant whether for the cancellation/rearranging of the Event, breach of contract, any tortious act or omission (including negligence) or otherwise, under or in connection with the Agreement for any:

5.3 Should the Event Organiser cancel/rearrange the Event for whatever reason:

7.1.1 loss or damage;

5.3.1 it shall endeavour to contact all Entrants as soon as is reasonably practicable to inform them of the cancellation.

7.1.3 loss of reputation;

5.3.2 Entrants shall receive the option to participate in a rearranged Event (should such rearranged Event be organised) or to receive a refund of the applicable Event Fee. 5.3.3 The Event Organiser shall have no liability for any costs incurred in relation to the Event including but not limited to any costs of travel or accommodation or any donations/pledges.

5.4 The Event Organiser shall be entitled to amend any detail of the Event at its own discretion, without any liability to Entrants.

6. Data Protection

7.1.2 loss of profit; 7.1.4 loss of business, revenue or goodwill; 7.1.5 loss of anticipated savings; 7.1.6 pledges made on the Entrant’s behalf or by the Entrant to charity; 7.1.7 any costs incurred in relation to attending the Event 7.1.8 consequential or indirect loss, regardless of whether the loss or damage:(a) would arise in the ordinary course of events;(b) is reasonably foreseeable; or(c) is in the contemplation of the parties, or otherwise.

7.2 Nothing in these Entry Conditions shall affect the Event Organiser’s liability for death or personal injury, fraud, or any other liability to the extent it cannot be excluded or limited by law.

Upon submitting an application to the Event, the Entrant will supply Personal Information to Chip Timing UK. This Personal Information will be passed to the Event Organiser.

8. General

In the event that an Entrant has indicated that he/she intends to participate in the Event for one of the four charities listed on the application page, the Personal Information of such Entrant shall also be passed to the chosen charity in order for the charity to contact such Entrant.

8.2 If any provision of these Entry Conditions is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected.

8.1 These Entry Conditions shall be governed by English law.

6.1 Medical information may be used to allow medical assistance to be given to Entrants.

6.2 Entrants agree that the Medical and/or Personal Information relating to them can be stored, used by the Event Organiser and partners in connection with the organisation, staging and administration of the Event.

Definitions

6.3 Entrants agree that the Personal Information relating to them may be used by the Event Organiser in connection with the compilation of statistical information.

Event – shall mean the 10,000m road race taking place in Norwich city centre on Sunday 30 August 2015 as organised and operated by the Event Organiser.

6.4 Entrants agree that their name, image and contact details can be used by the Event Organiser for the purposes of:6.4.1 the promotion and marketing of the Event; 6.4.2 adding Entrants to a mailing list to keep them informed about any future events and services which it believes the Entrant might be interested in, such as leisure activities relating to either similar types of events or activities;

Entrant – Shall mean a person who enters the Event via the appropriate method as detailed below

Event Officials – shall mean those persons instructed by the Event Organiser to officiate at the Event Event Organiser – shall mean Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Event Partners – shall mean those organisations working with the Event Organisers in the operation and promotion of the Event Event Pack – shall mean the information pack for Entrants containing relevant details of the Event.

6.4.3 promotional and marketing material in respect of similar events, other community based activities or local attractions organised by our Event Partners or carefully selected third parties (together the “Marketing Information”).

Entry Date – shall mean Friday July 31, 2015

6.5 Entrants agree that the Personal Information may be used by Epic Action Imagery for the purpose of matching any photos taken during the Event to each Entrant (“Permitted Purpose”). Epic Action Imagery shall delete such Personal Information following completion of the Permitted Purpose.

Medical Information – shall mean any medical data collected for health and safety purposes

6.6 Entrants shall have the option to refuse consent to Chip Timing UK contacting them for marketing purposes, on the entry form. This is solely a refusal to Chip Timing UK contacting them, not the Event Organiser. If the Entrant wishes to refuse or remove consent for the Event Organiser to contact them, they should follow the instructions in 6.7

Personal Information – shall mean any personal details of an Entrant collected in connection with the Event.

Force Majeure Event – shall mean any event whatsoever which is outside the reasonable control of the Event Organiser (including but not limited to adverse weather, failure of public services, failure of public transport, Government rulings, strikes, acts of war or Terrorism.)

Milestone – shall mean the point on the course that the Entrant must reach by the required time, as set out below.

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Frequently asked questions What should I do if I lose my race number?

If you lose your pack please visit the race information desk in The Forum, as early as possible on race day. The race information desk will be open from 7am.

Where will the race start, finish and race village be located?

The grand start and finish line will be located on St. Peter’s Street – that’s the road in front of City Hall, overlooking the market. Perfect for those finish line photos!

The race village will be just around the corner in Chapelfield Gardens. This will be the spot to reunite with friends, family and fellow runners as well as enjoy post-race food, refreshments and entertainment. You’ll even be able to grab a post-race massage from our masseurs.

Will there be toilets available for runners on the course?

If you need to make a quick pit-stop, there will be facilities available to use at Norwich City Football Club (Carrow Road) at around the 4km mark.

There will also be portaloos available at the start and finish area.

Will there be drink stations on the route?

There are two water stations on the route. The first station is located at Norwich City Football Club (Carrow Road) on the 4km mark and the second opposite the Great Hospital on Bishopgate (7.5km into the route).

Will you be using electronic chip timing to record my race time?

If the weather is bad on race-day, how can I find out up-to-date race information?

In the unlikely event that there are severe weather conditions of the morning of the race, we shall communicate instructions via our Facebook and Twitter accounts, or our website.

Yes. The race will be officially timed by Chip Timing UK. Each race number comes equipped with an electronic chip.

Your race time will be automatically recorded from the time you pass the start line to the time you cross the finish line.

Will there be any road traffic on the course?

Is there a time limit for finishing the race? What happens if I start to fall behind this time limit?

Due to certain restrictions on the amount of time that the event course will be available, we have imposed the following cut-off time for entrants to reach this milestone by: 4.5km – 50 minutes I will have a number of items with me on race day.

Will there be anywhere to store them while I run?

No. Aside from the ‘lead car’ and support vehicles, there will be nothing on the route apart from you and your fellow runners!

What happens if I am late on the day and miss the start?

As we have a strict timetable to re-open roads, once the back pace runner has passed the start line we will not allow any further runners to start the race.

Yes. You will be able to leave them in our secure area located on Bethel Street.

Will there be race markers for each mile/km?

The area will be open from 8:00am till 1:00pm on race day.

Please note that whilst the area will be staffed throughout, you will be storing your items entirely at your own risk so please don’t leave expensive valuables.

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Each kilometre will be clearly signposted, so you will know exactly where you are on the race course.

Will there be first aid provision during the race?

Where and when will the results be published?

There will be a number of qualified first aid teams on duty to assist with runners, should they feel unwell or become injured.

Our aim is to get the results up as soon as possible after the race. ChipTimingUK, who are responsible for the event timing, will look to post the results up within six hours of the race finishing.

Will there be official race photographers? Can I buy photographs?

They will be accessible on the Results page of the website.

Yes. Epic Action Imagery will be the official event photographers. Photos tagged with your race number will be available to purchase from their website within 36 hours.

Norwich City CSF will have also have a number of photographers working during the day as well. Photos will be uploaded to Run Norwich’s & CSF’s Facebook pages.

If I lose one of my belongings, is there a designated spot for lost property?

Any items of lost property that are handed in will be taken to the race information desk inside The Forum.

After the event, any lost property will be taken to the CSF office (Floor Two of Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE).

What sort of terrain can I expect in the race?

The terrain will be all tarmac, as it follows the city’s roads throughout. No traditional city-centre cobbles or pavements to deal with, don’t you worry!

What happens when I cross the finish line?

Aside from a big feeling of euphoria (or relief!), your timing chip will automatically record your official race time for you.

You will be presented with your race medal, receive a goody pack and be directed to the Race Village, where you can reunite with your friends and family and enjoy some of the post-race entertainment.

Can I run in fancy dress?

Of course! As long as you can still stay within the race time limit, fancy dress is welcome. Please ensure that any costumes are not offensive.

Can I run with a buggy or pushchair?

We don’t allow buggies, pushchairs, prams or any other wheeled devices, nor any participants under the age of sixteen.

At any rate, we suspect children will prefer to be soaking up the atmosphere of the event as a spectator, rather than hurtling along the roads of Norwich in a pushchair!

What is the course like?

The course will pass a number of the city’s most historic and iconic landmarks. Largely flat (we are in Norfolk after all), the biggest ascent is the Rouen Road part of the course (2-3 km / 5-6 km).

I have a bike. Where can I leave it during the race?

There are a number of bike racks in the city centre which you will be able to use.

The best location to put your bike will be the bike racks located outside The Forum.

Will there be a lead car?

Yes. Can I wear headphones during the race?

No. Headphones are strictly prohibited, as we need every runner to be aware of their surroundings and alert to instructions from race marshals / police officers if necessary.

But, really, who’d want to miss out on the encouragement and cheers from thousands of spectators?

You may take your phone or run-tracking device with you on the run however, as long as no earbuds or headphones are used.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Tweet us a question at @RunNorwich or on our Facebook page (/RunNorwich). Otherwise, please contact runnorwichinfo@canaries.co.uk or call 01603 76112

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