C19 Update and Harriers Training w/c 27 December

COVID-19 Update

A few announcements from the UK and Welsh Governments this week, which are taking a little while to unpick. Most pressing concern is Tuesday and Thursday training, which is now limited to 50 attendees. As we have not had more than around 35 since re-starting, we are not changing the system at this time; registration will remain advised and we will not be retaining records. This may change if there are further restrictions imposed.

However the coach / MC will monitor numbers and spilt into smaller groups if necessary. All runners should also be aware of members of the public and give them a wide berth, or turn back if needed. The overarching C19 Risk Assessment has been updated which everyone should read.

Overarching C19 RA

Tuesday 28 December

This week's session is Thornwell Loops, with Dick & Neil at 6:00pm, and Kev & Kelly at 7:00pm. Meet on Denbigh Drive, opposite the Tesco Express carpark.

Coach Dick says 'The Thornwell loop this week is clockwise so it’s the original loop we all love.

We will be setting runners off in small pace groups, each with an agreed leader who will head the runners in single file up the hill, with the option of hopping up onto the grass if any approaching vehicles are not obviously giving a wide berth. Of course when we get on to the pavement we can forget about the single file.

Session 1 (coaches Dick and Neil) - with a 90 secs recovery after each lap, do as many circuits as you can comfortably manage in 30 minutes. Take it steady if you’re feeling the effects of festive binging! You may get into Zone 3 on the hill, and cruise along for the remainder of the lap, thinking about running form. The coaches will be keeping a careful eye on you at points round the loop.

Session 2 (coaches Kev and Kelly) - the run will be in groups AB, CD, EF, GH at zone 2 throughout. As it’s Christmas and you need to run off all those treats run steadily and think about form, rather than speed (zone 2 remember). The run will be in 2 parts: 15mins  duration with 3mins break and a further 15mins to finish. We will not expect you to complete so many laps - just complete what you can within the 15 minutes. Kelly and Kev will be around the course encouraging you as they always do!!

Season’s Greeting from the Coaching Team!'

High viz is mandatory for winter sessions. Head torches will not be needed as the loop is well lit. Please do think about whether you will need a head torch on the way to and home from the session however.

In order to allow Dick and Kev to plan the best session for attendees, you are requested to register if you plan to come, giving your name and pace group only. Registration is not compulsory however, and details will not be retained following the session.

Link to Registration Spreadsheet

Link to new Pace Groups

Thursday 30 December

Thursday's run is Boughsprings. Meet in the lower Leisure Centre at 6:45pm, where Gareth will be MC, to get into in your groups. You may choose a tempo or more social run, a 45 minute out and back run, or a walk.

Please ensure you wear high vis, and bring a head torch.

COVID-19

You must not attend any Harriers training if you need to self isolate in accordance with Welsh guidelines.

Wales Self Isolation Rules

Enjoy your running.

Dickie.