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Planning has been completed for the upcoming run camp in October and is open to everyone who wants to take part. If you are interested you can book your place using the JET2 app or website. Putting a deposit down and paying the balance as per the terms and conditions is an economical way to fund your trip.
What are the details
Fly out from Bristol at 14:10 Wednesday 2nd October 2024 arriving at FUERTEVENTURA at 18:10hrs. {7 Days}
Fly back from FUERTEVENTURA 18:55 on Wednesday 9th October 2024 arriving at Bristol 22:55hrs.
Hotel Details
Elba Carlos’s Hotel {Half Board} Caleta De Fuste, FUERTEVENTURA - free resort flight check-in with JET2
Transfer from the airport and back on departure is included in the package
What are the activities planned
The rough programme will cover the following, apart from Sunday which will be a rest day and a chance to enjoy one of the island’s experience.
08:00-09:30 - Morning Run (Runs will be between 5-10km)
09:30-10:30 - Breakfast (Hotel Restaurant)
11:00-11:45 - walk local area
12:00-12:45 - Water Aerobics (Main Pool)
13:00-16:45 - Free time for shopping, sunbathing, lunch etc.
17:00-18:00 - HiIT, circuits and weights (Hotel Gym)
19:00-20:00 - Dinner (Hotel Restaurant)
20:00 Onwards - Social
Please note this is a rough guide and is optional for everyone joining the run camp. Please ensure your passport and travel insurance is up to date before booking. For travel details and prices please visit the JET2 site https://www.jet2holidays.com/
Course 2023/4 started back in November and has now concluded in February 2024 with 4 members crossing the finish line to graduate from the course. This course has been tough with the weather conditions that adds that extra challenge element to the overall performance of each member. Looking back to Week1Run1 and through to Week9Run3 is a tremendous achievement. Most members are nervous at the start with hitting the physiological barrier and various walls that are in front before they even cross the start line. However, with perseverance and determination, they have proved anything is possible, especially when you have no passion for running and know you have to do some activity to improve your lifestyle and overall health and wellbeing.
Take a look at some of the highlights in the short video from the course, and think about the commitment made every Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The success of the programme wouldn't be possible without the support and care from the run leaders. With 1-2-1 coaching no one is left behind and no matter what your ability is you will gain the utmost respect from the leaders for turning up. Do you have what it takes and want to get active? Then check out the next Couch to 5km course and be part of Course 2024/1.
Congratulations to Sonia, Katie, Natasha and Phoebe on your great achievement completing the Couch to 5km programme.
Couch to 5km (C25K) or Couch to 30
Minutes (Running Programme Course 2024/01)- TheCourseMeets on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm Edward Jenner Court, Brockworth
GL34AW. (Parking Available on Site).
This course is designed for abilities
with 1-2-1 coaching and mentoring, and we will be following the NHS 5km
Programme. Included in the course is how to warm up and cool down, using
Apps to improve your activity levels and complete peace of mind with safety in
the group. If you want to make a difference with your physical and mental
health wellbeing, this is a course for you.
New WalkTalkWalk Group– This is a new group that
will meet on Tuesdays at 5pm Edward Jenner Court, Brockworth
GL34AW. (Parking Available on Site). The idea
about this group, is for anyone who wants to just walk in a group or use the
activity as a steppingstone towards doing the couch course in due course. The
group will also be available for any runners that are injured and wants to use
the group as rehabilitation.
The Walk Leaders are Probjoth Singh
(GHC) and Sammi Gannaway-Pitts (Severn Health PCN)
Health&Hustle is on WhatsApp
and HeyLo
The WhatsApp
group is used to keep members updated about events or urgent notifications
about changes to run schedules. Events will be posted on HeyLo, where you
can access all resources available to the group.
Members should either say they are
going or not going in order that we can have the appropriate cover for events.
To join the group on WhatsApp and
the HeyLo App or:
This year we were not faced with below freezing temperatures for the fun run and the attendance from all running groups flooded Gloucester with every Christmas costume you could think of. A big thanks to Gloucester Sports for supporting the treasure hunt and providing the prizes for the nights activity. The opportunity to try out the 'True Motion' running trainers was an added bonus as well as part of the clues around Gloucester. It was surprising how many teams got round the course within the hour, especially looking for Santa Lofty and that naughty Elf Ash.
Running groups from GL1 Runners,Angels, Kingsway Runners, Hucclecoat Harriers, 7AC and the Health&Hustle brought the running community together for the Christmas Run.
Gloucester City Santa Fun Run - Saturday 9 December was a change from Parkrun to take part in the Gloucester City Santa Fun Run. The start of the day was wet but by the time the event started the weather was kinder to all the runners who took part. see all the highlights in the short V-Blogs.
Gloucestershire Parkruns - Parkruns have been well attended and everyone has made great progress with achieving PBs and making new connections with other runners who attend the events. The crew have traveled to Gloucester City, Kingsway, Pitville Park and the Forest Parkrun. On top of the parkrun we find the after events with coffee or breakfast fills the Saturday mornings up with activity.Severn Bridge Night Race - November saw a change of dates for the Severn Bridge Night race due to the weather conditions. But on Thursday 23 November the team finally met up following a bit of drama with a scooter and helping out with an accident at the venue before the start. What can we say about the event? It was fun, we all got our faces painted and everyone who crossed the start line completed the race and received a medal.
"One run can change your day, many runs can change your life"
Another successful course was completed on Tuesday 24 October 2023 after 27 runs, starting from Week 1 to Week 9 and completing 30 minutes non stop running. Looking back to where the participants started and where they finished is an achievement to be very proud of. Nic Wright from the Local Medical Council presenting medals, certificates and awards, to all the team who completed the course, along with giving her experience from Couch to 5k to where she is with her distance running which inspired all those attending.
Receiving their run leaders shirts we had Bernie, Adele, Mel and Regina who have stepped up to support the programme and mentor others within the programme. Our awards for those who stood out in the programme recognised, Mya-Jane Nelmes, who was the youngest member to complete the course as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Many congratulations.
Judith Perrins got the award for most improved runner
Caroline Nelmes for most determined runner
Kayleigh Moore for the most outstanding performer of the course
Congratulations to everyone who was part of this magical course, and we look forward to seeing how you all progress at parkrun and the next step up to 5-10km distances.
Since 2016 we have successfully reached out across
Gloucestershire to deliver a one place portal for Health Members to join and
take part in Fitbit challenges.Since the
acquisition of Fitbit by Google, we have experienced a loss of functionality in
the portal, which has resulted in the admin functionality is not available.
Following discussion with the Fitbit Account Manager, we
have come to a point where we have exhausted negotiations, in which Google are
not prepared to reinstate the corporate dashboard to its original state.
The account manager has been looking at alternatives for the
Hustle, but unfortunately these come at a significant cost.We will continue to use the portal until the
end of this contract that ends in November.
Its not all bad news! StrideKick is available free of charge
and runs three challenge modes, in which up to 10 members can take part https://stridekick.com/ If you register
using this app you can connect Apple, Garmin and Fitbit.StrideKick provide a corporate solution based
on total users for pricing.This is
something we can explore in more detail if the demand is there.
Its not the end of the Hustle, as we have strong links in
the running and walking communities, where you will see from our social media
the successes, we are celebrating following the summer events.Patient Participation Groups are delivering walks for patient groups
and growing throughout the social prescribing community.
The Hustle has always provided activity free of charge and
will continue to do so in the future.
The final event of the Health&Hustle summer events was held at Cheltenham Race Course on Sunday 3rd September. Another early start to beat the road closures, however its becoming tradition to meet to have a coffee before we take part. Unfortunately due to technical issues both races were delayed by about 30 mins, causing more pressure on toilet facilities due to nerves and of course the increasing temperatures.
This years run was challenging due to the heat but on a positive note, all our members crossed the finish line safely A big congratulations to Sarah and Adam who set new PBs and had the pleasure of ringing the PB bell. As we say farewell to Team H8H2023, we look forward to Team H8H2024 and another year of packed summer events. If you want to experience the buzz, why not join us next year where we will be completing 10K and Half Marathon events. All training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting from 5K to 10K and going up to 15K+ (Optional) for half marathon training.
Sunday 27th August 2023, a day of rest for most, but for the 5-10km runners it was an early start at 06:15 to dive to Wales and get across the Severn Bridge before it closed at 07:30 for the Severn Bridge Half Marathon and 10km event. Early registration was the order of the day to beat the queues and get a coffee before going to the start line ready for the 08:45 start. It was all going to plan until Adam rang to say the bridge has been closed and he might not make the start. Some would give up, but not Adam, he decided to walk from England 🏴 to Wales 🏴 and meet us at the start line. Guess what? He made it in time to start with us all, which meant he had to go the same route back on foot to get his car, so instead of 10km, he got a half marathon in. That’s what you call dedication.
We had a game plan for the run, start strong and finish strong, which we all did in our way. Leslie managed to put her super women cape on as she was recovering from a running injury, which meant she had to run through the pain barrier which she managed to do and complete the race, with support from her physiotherapist who had advised through the week, how to manage the run following extensive exercises and no running for a week. It was great to see Louise join us from GHC SaLT services and Bridget Davies from GHC Children’s Nursing. The serious side of taking part in the event was to continue with our fund raising for Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals charity. With one more event to go next week at the Cheltenham Half Marathon and 10km, we aim to raise further funds for the charity. Keep following the brilliant progress made by the members and check out the video review below.
With the first week completed and now into the second week, members are now progressing to complete a brisk 5-minute walk, then alternate 1-and-a-half minutes of running with 2 minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes. The build up with following the programme has produced some fantastic results. Checkout the success stories from previous courses.
Is it to late join? NOoooooo you can join the programme at anytime, but the longer you leave it and depending on you ability, it maybe a challenge to keep up with the programme. Want to know more about the sessions and the event information:
How - See the weekly
timings below for the outline of the weekly sessions For the complete programme information click this link
Speed
and Timing
– This course does not require you to break any land records and you will be
coached at your pace. There is no such place as last and the group leaves
as a crew and returns with everyone.
Clothing
and Footwear – Please
ensure you have good running kit, which is adaptable to the weather. You
should also have a good pair of trainers and socks, so you do not suffer with
any blisters or foot problems.
Session
Timetable
16:55-17:00
Meet (outside EJC main doors)
17:00-17:15
Warm Up (Gentle Stretches)
17:15-18:00
Main event
18:00-18:15
Cool Down and Group Photo shoot
Please
read the disclaimer before you proceed:
Participation
in the Health&Hustle_RunTalkRun (H8H_RTR) activities, which could
result in injuries, are taken at the individuals own risk, in which the
Health&Hustle cannot be held accountable or liable for if such injuries
occur during the activity.
If you suffer
from a health condition, you should consult with your GP to ensure you are fit
to take part. All liability for injury sits
with the individual taking part in the activities.
That’s it, 9 weeks, 3 runs per week and completing 27 runs in total and seeing a healthy number graduate at the end of the course.there are so many highlights through the duration of the course that we celebrated at the graduation event.This is a reaction from one of our members Georgia, who picked up the most improved award.
“This is something I never thought I'd ever upload. I am genuinely over the moon to share this news. I have been attending a Couch to 5k program with the NHS and today, we did our last 30-minute run and graduated from the programme.
By absolute surprise, I received an additional award of "Most Improved" As someone who is an asthmatic and struggled with running 30 seconds let alone 30 minutes. This is a massive achievement, I would 100% recommend this programme to anybody. I cannot thank the incredible Health&Hustle Team enough for their support and encouragement throughout the entire programme. Honestly, I have enjoyed every moment of it, even when I thought I couldn't, you guys made me believe that I could. I cannot wait for the next intake”
We are extremely proud of all the members who graduated and we had difficulties in selecting the overall winners, however, we finally selected Malissa from GHC who won the 5-10km award and Corine from Countywide IT who won the 5km award. Presenting the awards at the event, Mary Hutton CEO and Cath Leech CFO from the ICB presented medals, certificates and shirts to everyone who graduated and congratulated everyone on their achievements.
What next? Only a few days before we start the next course 3/2023 on Tuesday 25th July, where we already have a number of registered members attending for the first time, along with members who are returning to retake the course. Lookout for the Hustle around Brockworth as we continue to stay in the area following the close down of Sanger House in August.