Some of you may be aware that for the last 2 years I have been studying a foundation degree in Strength Conditioning & Sports Coaching, Next year I will be completing a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation with Strength & Conditioning. As part of this I will be doing a research project and I'm looking for recreational runners to take part in this study.

A study in America on basketball players found a relationship between poor balance and increased risk of ankle inversion sprains. This study is about balance and coordinatio ut balance and coordination and if there is a connection with running related injuries.</p> <p>To be eligible for the study I would like to recruit runners with and without a history of running related injuries, you need to have been running regularly (2 or more times a week on average) for at least 2 years and between 20 and 60 years of age. It doesn't matter how fast or how far you run.</p> <p>I will need no more than 30 minutes of your time and you won't be running. I will be very grateful to anyone who can take part, the more participants I can recruit, the better the study findings will be. If you would be prepared to take part in this study then please contact me by email at glennwood@me.com</p>...

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'JIM'S PLANK OFF' Not asking for money but hoping you will join this wonderful Facebook Group set up for Jim McDonough who, 3 years ago, was diagnosed with Ataxia which upsets his coordination and balance. he's a fantastic guy, excellent former athlete, a brilliant coach, so caring and considerate. Despite his illness, he's still passionate about sport and although limited in what training he can now do, he set himself his own challenge of a Plank Off even though getting into the proper plank position is a massive tion is a massive challenge for him. Lisa and I joined the Plank Challenge yesterday, The group was set up by Dave Wring, he's advised me that a recent study of 168 students that the average college-aged female has a plank time of about 1minute 30 seconds, while an average college-aged male has a plank time of around 1.46. Dave is encouraging people, no matter what their ability, to join the group, with the intention to eventually make an attempt on the current Guinness Book of Records entry of 1546 doing the plank at the same time, no matter where you're living. Once numbers are heading in this direction Dave will liaise with whoever necessary and set a date and time for the record attempt to go ahead. Join in this Sunday (3rd) at 9.00 a.m. Go to the Group for further details, see you there and do please spread the word. <strong></strong>Happy planking and many thanks.</p>...

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For organising the harrier virtual relays and keeping so many harriers motivated the Harrier of the month goes to Lyndsey Saunders. Well done Lyndsey and keep up the good work.

🥁 🥁Results for week 1 of ECH Virtual Relay 🥁🥁

1. Team A 65.79 miles

2. Team C 49.43 miles

3. Team E 49.36 miles

4. Team F 45.33 miles

5. Team D 39.34 miles

6. Team G 39miles

7. Team B 38.13 miles

8. Team H 27.15 miles

9. Team I 26.12 miles

Total miles 379.65 miles amazing 🤩

Well done each and everyone of you and some fab photos.

If you would like to join in and haven’t yet put ���</p> <p> </p> <p>Well done each and everyone of you and some fab photos.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to join in and haven&rsquo;t yet put your name forward please contact me or comment on this post. We have three people waiting so just one more needed. It&rsquo;s not too late</p>...

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Although not a lot has happeneded this month in the running world, there are still some harriers who were notable for what they have been doing. This was a very close vote for this months Harrier of the month. For coming 4th lady overall, first in her age category with a great run at the Duchy 20, the Harrier of the Month for March goes to Rosalie Goldsworthy, an excellent achievement showing that hard training does reap rewards.

Normally we wouldnt publish the list of those who were nominated but this month we have decied nth we have decied to make an exception. Jim and Jane Lockyear were nominated for their brilliant Trepolpen effort and report, coming first and second in a race would normally be enough to win this award, but when that's in a field of 2 it's hard to give the award for coming last!! Another Harrier nominated was Oli Jones, for his motivational exercise videos he is sharing, good stuff Oli, hopefully more than a few are doing them with you! Every Harrier who is managing to keep going and stay fit and healthy can lay claim to being their own houshold Harrier of the Month.</p>...

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Craig Vaughnley - Membership Secretary