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Runner’s stories 2020

July 13, 2020July 8, 2020 by Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, posted in Runner Features

Over 700 children from 18 schools across Mid Sussex have completed MSMW 2020 Virtual Fun Run Week. They have all done amazingly well and should be so proud of all the students that completed the race. We are so happy we have been able to still do this event virtually to help children stay active and have fun!

Read on to find out how St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School got on during MSMW 2020 Virtual Fun Run Week.

“Great day yesterday with the launch of our @MidSxMarathon 1km and 1mile challenges. Well done to all of our runners and supporters.”

“Another 19 runners in action yesterday both at home and in school for the @MidSxMarathon virtual 1km and 1 mile races. The kids have really enjoyed it – so many aimed for 1km and then went for the mile!”

“Wow @MidSxMarathon we have had an incredible week with 90 of our children completing either the 1km fun run or the 1 mile from either home or at school. We still have a few more runners to go! Thanks for this great opportunity @MidSxMarathon.”

Running as a family!

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, posted in #inspiration, Mid Sussex Fun Run, Mid Sussex Mile

Running is a fitness activity that the whole family can get involved in. Unlike any other sports, running activities can accommodate any fitness level or ability. You can make it work for families of all ages. Read on to find out just some of the benefits of running as a family.

It’s good for the mind and body

Running does wonders for the body by strengthening your bones and muscles, exercising your lungs, and boosting the immune system. Living an active lifestyle also makes you more mentally alert, which means kids who are active also tend to be active learners.

It’s the PERFECT FAMILY ACTIVITY

Running together is a great way of encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle whilst having quality family time. Working as a family towards a shared goal and celebrating your achievements will bring everyone closer together.

YOU CAN START SMALL

If you’re new to running and are looking to start out easy, running small short distances with your kids can help your motivation stay high.

WARM-UP WITH THE KIDS

If you’re taking on one of your longer runs, why not warm up with your kids? Have some fun, jump around, dance or skip to get the blood plumping, even if it’s just a jog to the end of the street and back, it’s a way of fitting in your daily steps.

tAKE PART IN AN EVENT TOGETHER

Not only will you enjoy the race endorphins as a family, but you’ll also have fun bonding over the memories for weeks to come.

Have FUN

Signing up to MSMW 2020 Virtual Fun Run together may spark a love for running and encourage your children to take on new challenges for the rest of their lives.

Think you can’t be part of MSMW 2020 Virtual Race? Think again!

June 22, 2020June 19, 2020 by Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, posted in #inspiration

The benefit of going virtual is that you can take part at your own pace and whenever is convenient for you!

You can join the fun of MSMW 2020 Virtual Race anyway that suits you!

You could…

Run a little each day
Walk the distance or even cycle
Complete your chosen distance in your garden
Make a fun race day with your family
Take part on a treadmill
Do one mile a day for 5 or 10 days

Remember you don’t have to enter the full marathon you can do the 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 5 Mile, 10K, 10 Mile. or challenge yourself to the half marathon. The choice is up to you!!

If you’re new to running take a look at the NHS guide to running for beginners! Also check out our tips for choosing what surface is best for you to run on and route planning.

Give it a try and sign up now to make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun!

NSPCC Childhood Day!

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, posted in Charity Partner, Uncategorized

Be a big kid for the day and take on the NSPCC childhood fundraising day!

NSPCC’s Childhood Day will be taking place on Friday 26^th June 2020. The aim is to bring people of all ages together to celebrate everything that’s great about being a kid.

Be inspired by childhood fun and games, get everyone involved and have some fun whilst raising money and awareness to help give more children the safe and happy childhood they deserve.

Why not try?….

Tackling a mile long egg and spoon race (or challenge the adults to 5 miles)

Demonstrating your gymnastic skills, cartwheel, forward roll or handstand your way through 1K, you could even create a routine!

Build a obstacle course out of household items.

Dancing for a mile.

Dribbling a football through cones for 1K.

Grabbing a space hopper and bounce your way through the distance!

Roller skating a mile.

Get competitive with a three legged race (please follow government guidelines and only complete this with someone you live with)

Hosting a mini sports day in your back garden or local park!

Taking part in fancy dress or with your face painted.

Having a celebratory victory virtual tea party after your race!

Here is just a handful of idea’s, you can also let your imagination run wild and come up with your own childhood-inspired fundraising challenge’s to. Embrace your inner child.

How to get involved:

Sign up to MSMW 2020 Virtual 1K Fun Run, Junior Mile or challenge yourself to the 5k, 5 mile, 10k or 10 mile the choice is yours!
Pick an activity
Get inspired by childhood sports, fun and games.
Take part
Get friends and family involved over Zoom or take on a solo challenge on 26 June 2020 or a date that suits you.
Raise money
Collect donations or get sponsored for your activity, and every pound will help us be here for children.

How your fundraising helps

The Coronavirus crisis is making life hard for children – and many are contacting our Childline service for help. We’ve seen a surge in calls to Childline from children worried about the Coronavirus. Many are struggling with their mental health, or don’t feel safe in their own homes. Your support can help us be here when they need someone to turn to.

Mid Sussex Virtual Fun Run Week

June 12, 2020June 10, 2020 by Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, posted in Mid Sussex Fun Run, Mid Sussex Mile

join us from 22nd – 26th June 2020

During the week of 22nd-26th June 2020, we are inviting children and families to our Virtual Fun Run Week. Walk, jog or even skip the Virtual Mid Sussex Mile (1.6km) or Fun Run (1k), the more creative you are the better! Children and families completing the challenge can submit photos and evidence of participation by the 1st July 2020. Every child taking part will receive a fabulous wooden medal!

BENEFITS OF getting kids active

We are currently in a time where our personal well being is more important then ever. So what better idea than signing your kids up to one of our races! Give them something to work towards, keep them active and have some fun!

Running is a great activity to help kids build endurance as well as keeping them physically fit and healthy. It offers kids a sense of freedom, also the sense of reward and achievement when they finish.

Keeping active will help maintain blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It helps make bones and muscles strong and improves endurance. It also relieves stress and helps with focus. It improves sleep and mental health as well as boosting self-esteem by helping kids feel confident about their bodies and appearance.

Running is fun, its affordable, it’s an easy sport to learn and helps your children in other sports!

check out our Fun warm up’s for kids, perfect for race day!

Why not do some FUNDRAISINg too!

Inspired by Tony Hudgell ? You too could raise money for the NHS or support our charity partner the NSPCC and help childline. All you need to do is set up a just giving page and enter the MSMW 2020’s Mid Sussex Mile or Fun Run. Why not make it more fun by running in fancy dress!