WE'RE BACK RUNNING...

It's been a long summer, with all FLJ runs and events cancelled. But we are delighted to advise that with effect from Monday 12th October, we have resumed our group runs.

Things will be a little different to before. Scottish Government regulations and Scottish Athletics guidance allow us to run together in groups of up to 15 people, provided we comply with certain measures. Social distancing and the wearing of face masks can be suspended for the duration of the run.

That doesn't apply before or after, so when we meet, and finish, we will need to wear face coverings and comply with the 2 metre rule.

We also need to maintain a record of those attending, for Test and Trace purposes, so it means that everyone will have to sign up in advance through the Spond app. This way we can also manage group sizes.

Our groups will be easing you back in gently. Initially, we will have steady 5k groups, as well as one or more groups covering 3-4k at a walk/jog pace, gradually building back up to 5k again.

The main group runs will be on Monday and Wednesday evening at 7pm, and we will resume our hill reps/lamppost run on Wednesday morning at 6am, and a single group 5k run at 6am on Friday morning.

Bear with us as we deal with the changes, but it is great to be running again.

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THE FIT LIKE JOGGERS

Couch to 5k and Beyond

Located in Aberdeen, The Fit Like Joggers Club provides a great opportunity to begin your running journey. You never know where it might lead you...

Upcoming Events

FLJs at the Aberdeen Santa Run (Likely to be cancelled in 2020)

Sun, Dec 13

Aberdeen Sports Village

Dec 13, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Rd, Aberdeen AB24 5RU, UK

Still to confirm the date, but just a heads up for 2020

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The Prosecco Run (chances are slim in 2020!)

Wed, Dec 23

AB10 6LX

Dec 23, 7:00 PM

AB10 6LX, Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6LX, UK

Christmas woulldn't be Christmas without our annual prosecco run and awards night

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FLJ support at the Christmas BrewDog Run

Mon, Dec 28

BrewDog Castlegate

Dec 28, 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM

BrewDog Castlegate, 5-9 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 5BU, UK

We are now looking to finalise our volunteer team for the BrewDog Run on Monday 28th December. We need people to help out in advance on the afternoon of Sunday 27th, as well as on the day of the run itself.

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New Couch to 5k Programme

Mon, Jan 11

Hammerton Store

Jan 11, 2021, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM GMT

Hammerton Store, 336 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6LX, UK

No promises, but we "hope" to start a new Couch to 5k Programme in January 2021. Under current restrictions, numbers will be limited to 13 participants in each group, and we may have two separate groups going. Open to anyone who wants to get in to (or back to) running.

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Mid Session Drinks

Wed, Feb 10

The Great Western Hotel Aberdeen

Feb 10, 2021, 7:45 PM – 11:45 PM

The Great Western Hotel Aberdeen , 239 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6PS, UK

To celebrate reaching half way in the Couch to 5k Programme, all FLJs are invited to get together for a drink in the Clubhouse after the Wednesday run

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The BrewDog Run on Tour - Fife Edition 2021

Sat, Apr 17

BrewDog Dundee

Apr 17, 2021, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

BrewDog Dundee, Panmure St, Dundee DD1 2BW, UK

Postponed from 2020, we are taking the BrewDog Run on tour - 19.5 miles from Dundee to St Andrews.

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FLJs at Run Balmoral 5k & 10k

Sat, Apr 23

Balmoral Castle

Apr 23, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Balmoral Castle, Balmoral Castle, Balmoral, Ballater AB35 5TB, UK

A great day out for the FLJs, with options for a 5k or 10k as well as children's races.

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Baker Hughes 10k - Cancelled

Sun, Aug 30

Aberdeen Sports Village

Aug 30, 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Rd, Aberdeen AB24 5RU, UK

The Baker Hughes 10k will go ahead this year and the date has now been confirmed as 30th August 2020 Organised by Aberdeen Sports Village

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GEF Speed Quiz - postponed

Thu, May 21

McGinty's Meal an' Ale

May 21, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

McGinty's Meal an' Ale, 504 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1TT, UK

After a hugely successful quiz in February, the next GEF quiz will take place in McGinty’s. Teams of 3-6 people. £10 per head including a buffet. Email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org to enter a team

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Couch to 5k Graduation Dinner

Thu, Mar 12

The Mariner Hotel

Mar 12, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Mariner Hotel, 349 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6NW, UK

Time to celebrate with our incredible Couch to 5k graduates!

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Fit Like Ploggers

Sat, Mar 07

St. Fittick's Community Garden

Mar 07, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

St. Fittick's Community Garden, St Fitticks Rd, Aberdeen AB11 9QT, UK

Join us on Saturday morning for an FLJ community clean up. We will start and finish at the site of the community garden on St Fittick’s Road (at the end of Balnagask Road) This is just beside the clubhouse for Nigg Bay Golf Course. Look out for my red van.

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Gathimba Edwards Foundation Quiz Night

Thu, Feb 27

The Ashvale

Feb 27, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

The Ashvale, 42-48 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6PY, UK

Be the first to hear about the first of the quarterly quiz nights being hosted by the Gathimba Edwards Foundation and sponsored by Ledingham Chalmers LLP

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FLJ Leader Training

Mon, Feb 10

The Mariner Hotel

Feb 10, 8:00 PM – Feb 11, 9:30 PM

The Mariner Hotel, 349 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6NW, UK

For anyone who would like to step up and help out either leading or tailing the runs, or even just being on the standby list, or helping with the C25k group, we will be hosting another leader training event on Monday 19th February after the runs.

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Aberdeen Sports Awards Dinner

Thu, Oct 03

P&J Live

Oct 03, 2019, 7:00 PM – Oct 04, 2019, 12:00 AM

P&J Live, Aberdeen AB21 9FX, UK

Join the FLJ table at the awesome Aberdeen Sports Awards dinner, where we are finalists in the Community Sports Project of the Year for our Couch to 5k programme

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EQUALITIES STATEMENT

The FLJs are an equal opportunities group, and welcome all adults, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.

The FLJs provide an inclusive environment for a wide range of members. Runners should treat each other and members of the public with respect. No one should feel that they have to disclose personal information or explain any aspect of their lifestyle.

Runners will have differing levels of comfort and confidence about their ability. Some may be nervous about participating in a group and others may require support to be part of a wider group. As a club we recognise only positive encouragement and support, as well as tolerance and acceptance.

Should anyone feel that this statement is not the being upheld by us all, then please contact one of the leaders.