Updated 16 March 2020
Following the Government press conference this evening we have made the decision to suspend gathering as a large group until further notice. We had an emergency committee meeting this evening using online resources (zoom) and came to the decision unanimously as a result of the advice which reads "avoid unnecessary travel and non-essential contact with others".
What we do not have to face in the UK at present is a total lock down. We are still free to run!
What does that mean to us?
We still want to support you, we want to get out and run ourselves, but Wednesday and Thursday nights are cancelled. Gathering as a large group at any other time is also to be discouraged.
What can we do instead?
Map Runs: While we're still permitted to run, there will be three distances published weekly. Each will have a novelty element to it. We encourage you to participate in the challenge, share your strava/garmin details or send a muddy face or feet photo.
Weekly Structured session: There will still be a session structured each week. Use the KADS chit chat/whatsapp/email if you need the support - push each other to complete it at the same time in different locations, use the resources
Handicap: As this was due to start in just a couple of weeks, if things stay as they are, this cannot be completed in its current form. As a result the course will be marked out from 1st April and you'll have the entire month to complete it. This will give Steve a big overhead as he's got to collate all the data and publish predicted times before hand so you know what you're aiming for. There will also need to be an element of trust for those runners who don't use smart devices to capture their run detail. Just remember everyone, trust is key here, it's only meant for a bit of fun and competition and while the shine might be taken off the award next March, think of the poor Liverpool fans if the league is cancelled..
Additional Support
Kerstine has also been publishing other online resources for strength and fitness to help with running, these are going to be shared more widely. We'll also be continuing to monitor the situation and the interaction to see what else we can do to keep running.
If anyone wants to contact us about running specific issues while you're more isolated, please get in touch with us.
We're also not just a running club, we value your health and wellbeing too. There are resources out there to help (e.g. https://covidmutualaid.org/), but if anyone is in a vulnerable group and needs a little support, reach out to one of the members or you can contact any of the committee. If anyone wants to contact me directly, my number is 07766 962751.
KADS was founded to get groups of like-minded people together, now we're being forced to run in isolation. Let's show the other clubs once again what it means to be a KAD😎
Yours in (mostly) isolation,
Leigh
Chairman
Updated 12 March 2020
As the government has today changed the status of the pandemic to the 'delay' stage, please ensure that if you have and viral symptoms or a cough that you self isolate for 7 days.
We will continue to monitor the situation and continue to act on the advice we receive.
Updated 11 March 2020
We thought we would share with you the latest advice from EA regarding the coronavirus outbreak:
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement/
The Committee had a brief chat this morning and we would like to ask everyone to meet outside (on the grassy area we warm up) tonight, in order to minimise congregating inside the leisure centre. Please do pop inside, check the route maps etc, but then make your way outside to the grassy area at the entrance on Newdigate street to the KLC/School.
As well as asking everyone to follow the general advice for washing your hands and "catch it, kill it, bin it" when coughing or sneezing, please can we ask, that if you do have flu-like symptoms, or if you have been recently returned to the UK from overseas (particularly the affected parts of the world) that you avoid coming along for the time being. This is simply to help maintain the health of the club and do our bit to "flatten the curve" and slow the spread of the virus.
We aren't experts so we can't necessarily answer your questions, so please refer to NHS 111 and the governments advice if you have any concerns: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Thanks
KADS Committee
Following the Government press conference this evening we have made the decision to suspend gathering as a large group until further notice. We had an emergency committee meeting this evening using online resources (zoom) and came to the decision unanimously as a result of the advice which reads "avoid unnecessary travel and non-essential contact with others".
What we do not have to face in the UK at present is a total lock down. We are still free to run!
What does that mean to us?
We still want to support you, we want to get out and run ourselves, but Wednesday and Thursday nights are cancelled. Gathering as a large group at any other time is also to be discouraged.
What can we do instead?
Map Runs: While we're still permitted to run, there will be three distances published weekly. Each will have a novelty element to it. We encourage you to participate in the challenge, share your strava/garmin details or send a muddy face or feet photo.
Weekly Structured session: There will still be a session structured each week. Use the KADS chit chat/whatsapp/email if you need the support - push each other to complete it at the same time in different locations, use the resources
Handicap: As this was due to start in just a couple of weeks, if things stay as they are, this cannot be completed in its current form. As a result the course will be marked out from 1st April and you'll have the entire month to complete it. This will give Steve a big overhead as he's got to collate all the data and publish predicted times before hand so you know what you're aiming for. There will also need to be an element of trust for those runners who don't use smart devices to capture their run detail. Just remember everyone, trust is key here, it's only meant for a bit of fun and competition and while the shine might be taken off the award next March, think of the poor Liverpool fans if the league is cancelled..
Additional Support
Kerstine has also been publishing other online resources for strength and fitness to help with running, these are going to be shared more widely. We'll also be continuing to monitor the situation and the interaction to see what else we can do to keep running.
If anyone wants to contact us about running specific issues while you're more isolated, please get in touch with us.
We're also not just a running club, we value your health and wellbeing too. There are resources out there to help (e.g. https://covidmutualaid.org/), but if anyone is in a vulnerable group and needs a little support, reach out to one of the members or you can contact any of the committee. If anyone wants to contact me directly, my number is 07766 962751.
KADS was founded to get groups of like-minded people together, now we're being forced to run in isolation. Let's show the other clubs once again what it means to be a KAD😎
Yours in (mostly) isolation,
Leigh
Chairman
Updated 12 March 2020
As the government has today changed the status of the pandemic to the 'delay' stage, please ensure that if you have and viral symptoms or a cough that you self isolate for 7 days.
We will continue to monitor the situation and continue to act on the advice we receive.
Updated 11 March 2020
We thought we would share with you the latest advice from EA regarding the coronavirus outbreak:
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement/
The Committee had a brief chat this morning and we would like to ask everyone to meet outside (on the grassy area we warm up) tonight, in order to minimise congregating inside the leisure centre. Please do pop inside, check the route maps etc, but then make your way outside to the grassy area at the entrance on Newdigate street to the KLC/School.
As well as asking everyone to follow the general advice for washing your hands and "catch it, kill it, bin it" when coughing or sneezing, please can we ask, that if you do have flu-like symptoms, or if you have been recently returned to the UK from overseas (particularly the affected parts of the world) that you avoid coming along for the time being. This is simply to help maintain the health of the club and do our bit to "flatten the curve" and slow the spread of the virus.
We aren't experts so we can't necessarily answer your questions, so please refer to NHS 111 and the governments advice if you have any concerns: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Thanks
KADS Committee