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The MHFS 10K for Men and National Jogging Network – an Overview. Sarah McMillan 10k for Men Development Worker. The MHFS 10k for Men. The MHFS 10k for Men. The main aims of the event are to: · Raise the profile of men’s health in Scotland · Engage men in healthy activity
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The MHFS 10K for Men and National Jogging Network – an Overview Sarah McMillan 10k for Men Development Worker
The MHFS 10k for Men The main aims of the event are to: ·Raise the profile of men’s health in Scotland ·Engage men in healthy activity ·Develop community groups to support men all year round in healthy activity ·Promote NMHW (National Men’s Health Week)
National Men’s Health Week • International event • Every year in the week leading up to Father’s Day • Themed each year • Events in Scotland since 2001 • MHFS produces the directory of events and CD Resource • Previously no national focus
MHFS 10k for Men • 10k for Men 2006 • Only affiliated men’s event in the UK • Successful in our aims • Learning curve • Great feedback
MHFS 10k for Men 2006 “I thought the race on Sunday was extremely well organised and was thoroughly enjoyable. Being a "veteran" of many 10k races, it was excellent to see a "first time" race going so well. ” David White “Excellent organisation, good course, except for hill at 7/8 K. …Looking forward to next years race that I am sure will be a bigger and even better event.” Jim Pettigrew
MHFS 10k for Men 2006 “The whole event was superbly organised and was very professionally run - in particular the marshals …Do hope that you can continue to run the event…” Ian Tyldesley “It's not before time that we had such an initiative running in Scotland. I thoroughly enjoyed myself on the day and my son who was watching will hopefully gain some inspiration into a better and healthier way of living.” Vic McLaughlin
MHFS 10k for Men 2006 “The run was brilliant… the organisation was superb- the friendliness of the marshals and the atmosphere provided by the pre-race commentary/warm-up helped to settle any pre-race nerves. … The policing and marshalling was first-rate and I hope you are planning another Men’s 10K in 2007 on the strength of the support you have had this year.” Andrew Hardman
MHFS 10k for Men 2007 • Strengthening existing partnerships and forming new ones • Capping registrations at 5000 • New, exciting route • More supporting activities • Enhanced volunteer structure • Championchip • Really good goody bags!
MHFS 10k for Men 2007 Press Launch
Men’s Jogging Network • Background and Ethos • 3 Men’s Jogging groups in 2006 • Aims for 2007 and the future
Men’s Jogging Network • Recruiting men • Sourcing venues • Jogscotland partnership • Developing the network
Men’s Jogging Network • Glasgow (9) • South Lanarkshire (5) • East Ayrshire (2) • North Ayrshire (1) • West Dunbartonshire (1) • East Dunbartonshire (2) • Edinburgh (2) • Clackmannanshire (3) • Highland (1) • Aberdeen (2) • And more to come!
Thank You Any Questions? sarah@mhfs.org.uk 0141 550 7515 www.mhfs.org.uk