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Thank You!

Firstly, I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has attended classes, personal training sessions or coach development sessions over the past year. Its been great working with you all and I've enjoyed seeing you progress in your fitness and health goals. Secondly, congratulations and thank you to Rachel Mellor. Rachel has joined BodyFit on a part-time basis and become an integral member of the team. She's recently passed her 'Special Populations Older Adult' assessment as part way through her Running Coach qualification.

Lastly, thank you to Geoff for all his hard work on the website and with the webmails. He says that he enjoys doing it but I'm not sure that's so true when I'm stressing about getting the info out! Now onto business...

Classes, Spring Term 2012

The class booking form and diary for Spring Term 2012 are now on the website. If you wish to book for next term and I already have your details, please save paper by writing a cheque as normal and then putting the classes that you're paying for on the back of your cheque. Thank you. If you would prefer to pay by BACS transfer, then contact me and I'll pass on the relevant details.

If you're a member of either the Tuesday evening or Friday morning Core Stability Class and no longer wish to keep your place, please let me know so that I can inform those on the waiting list, thank you. There are spaces at the Wednesday 9.30 class if anyone would like to join us then.

New Class - SkipHop!

Wednesday 10.45-11.45am, Methodist Hall, Lorton Street, Cockermouth

Join this fantastic new class to improve your fitness. Many top sports men and women use skipping as part of their training routine and we're inviting you to do the same. We'll be teaching you basic techniques such as single and double bounce, running on the spot and side straddle. We'll be doing partner work and long rope work... and yes, we'll use the skipping songs that you did at school! So jump in and join the fun!

Try the class for £3:

• Wednesday 7th December
• Wednesday 14th December

Bookings for the spring term now being taken.

• The usual 'Pay As You Go' fee will be £5.50
• The spring term fee will be £52.80 for 12 weeks; a saving of 20% on the PAYG fee

For further details, please phone 01900 825974 or email Sam

Tuesday Morning Running Class

Rachel's Tuesday morning running class has gone down very well with its members and is set to continue after Christmas. So if you'd like to join the class, please feel free to come along on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am for an invigorating start to the day.

The class is 'Easy Intermediate' so a little more easy going that the other running classes but don't be fooled by Rachel's mild manner... she'll still give you a good workout! If you work shifts, why not add this to your list of classes to mix in with?

BodyFit Jackets and Tees

I've a small number of the women's RonHill Long Sleeved Running Tees and Windlite Jackets remaining in stock. They are both the high vizibility 'Vizion Pink' and very comfortable for exercising in. They are both excellent value with the long sleeved tees being £20 (RRP: £28) and the jackets being £33 (RRP: £45). Why not join the class members have ordered them for Christmas presents for themselves but to be paid for by their partners!

BodyFit 5K & 10K Races in 2012

There will be the following two BodyFit promoted races in 2012, runners, please add the dates to your diary:

Lake District Outdoor

Lake District Outdoor in Cockermouth has a fantastic range of outdoor gear and is offering a 10% discount to members of BodyFit Classes. Shop owners Jim and Lisa O'Neil stock Haglofs, Rab, Montane, Paramo, North Face, Deuter, Salomon and Scarpa. They sell a selection of footwear, including Salomon fell shoes, and can order in Sportiva shoes. If there is particular demand for a certain product they would be happy to look into stocking it. The shop often runs special offers; for more details check out www.lakedistrictoutdoor.co.uk .

Better still, pop in at 37 Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9NF or call 01900 823071

Felldyke Bunkhouse

Felldyke Bunkhouse, is owned by BodyFit Runners Rachel and Phil Gerrard. It's an independent hostel set in an idyllic location against the stunning backdrop of the Western Lake District Fells. Located adjacent to Cogra Moss, between Loweswater and Ennerdale and conveniently on the C-2-C cycle route. It is ideally situated to explore some of the quieter areas of the Lakes. So if you've a group of friends staying why not check out the Bunkhouse.

Postal scam. Be aware!

Please be aware of a postal scam, especially as Christmas is fast approaching - this has been confirmed by Royal Mail and Trading Standards Office are also making people aware of the following:

A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).

DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.

If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655. For more information, see the Crime Stoppers website.

I wish you all well in reaching your health and fitness goals.

Sam Ayers

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