Rob’s weekly blog and training update w/c 02/09/19
Anyone wanting a Redcar Half Marathon number ; please contact me (this is a championship race) Cheers Duncan
SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
CHAMPIONSHIP RACE – Tholthorpe 10k – fast, slightly undulating road race. Sun am Enter early
MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER (club training night)
7pm Athletic Club. Working together once again on the cricket pitch.
Calling all coaches, leaders in running (including TOM LEVI, MATT JONES AND MOLLY MAYES); Meeting after the Monday’s training session to discuss the winter training plan.
TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER (social run*)
Social run from Thirsk and Sowerby leisure centre at 7pm (meet in foyer). Mostly off road depending on the weather. Suitable for all abilities; there will be several stops to run back/regroup, no-one runs by themselves or gets left behind. New and returning Tuesday night runners always welcome.
Route to be decided on the night, around 5 miles. Please wear high vis if you have it. Trail shoes not essential but can be worn if you have them.
WEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER (club training night)
7.10 start Wass bank top. Summer handicap. This year will be the same as last year, forestry trail with a few small climbs in it. Two mile long as usual. Park at the entrance to the forestry which is on the West side just at the top of Wass bank. You can arrive either by Sutton Bank or the caravan route via Coxwold but turn off to drive up Wass Bank. Enter forestry to go clockwise ( left turn) and the start line is approx. half a mile from the entrance. The finish is at the entrance to the forest close to where you park your car.
The start of the race is on a slight incline which levels out after around 300 metres, for the next 300 metres you can get your breath back just in time to climb the next hill which is just a little bit ( lot) steeper than the last one. One at the top you turn right then it’s all gently, gently flat out downhill to the finish. Anyone and everyone who runs and helps will get a prize, presentation will be straight after the race and please bring a few nibbles for us all to enjoy in the forest entrance. It is forecasting much warmer and there may be a few flies about. You may need some insect repellent!! We need one or two helpers if you don’t fancy the run!!
THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER (social run*)
7pm sharp, Starting from Hunters lane, Nether Silton.
Bring a clean t-shirt and some beer tokens for refreshments afterwards at Gold Cup, Nether Silton YO7 2JZ
* social runs are not a club training night and therefore not covered by our insurance. Please enjoy these nights under your own risk.
FUTURE RACE LISTS
Fell Races (check necessary kit list)
Sept 14th – Saturday 1:30 / 3pm – Castleton Show Race, 10k; Show Ground, Castleton
Sept 22nd – Sunday 11am – Fry-up Frazzler; Yorkshire Cycle Hub, The Gill, Fryup, Whitby YO21 2AP
Oct 6th – Saltergate Gallows Fell Race, 17k, 430m ascent e.o.d – Village Hall, Levisham, nr Pickering
FUTURE CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Sept 1st – Tholthorpe 10k – fast, slightly undulating road race. Sun am Enter early
Sep 29th – Redcar Half Marathon
Oct 6th – Saltergate Gallows Fell Race, 17k, 430m ascent e.o.d – REPLACEMENT / ALTERED RACE
Oct 27th – Whixley 10k – multi terrain
Nov 3rd – Guy Fawkes 10 – mostly on road, with some significant hills Enter early – ALTERED RACE
Nov 10th – NYSD Whitby Cross Country, Caedmon School, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA
(e.o.d – enter on the day, at race)
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