Please read these details carefully as it will save time on the night. Use the links below for information on training strategy, time bands and training levels.
High-Vis and headtorches are no longer mandatory for training. However last light this week is around 8:32pm and you should consider if you need them yourself, particularly if you plan to run home later.
Tuesday 08 April
Please wear appropriate running shoes for the track conditions, particularly if it is wet.
You may choose from three coached track sessions this week. Please arrive warmed up from a jog to the track, or do a few laps of the field beforehand, and be ready for some running form drills (see below).
S1 & S2. This week S1 & S2 are 400s on the Leisure Centre track, probably our most straightforward session, and both will be coached by Lindsey and Sarah. Sessions start at 6:15pm and 7:00pm respectively.
Coach Lindsey says: 'A single loop of the track (400m) at Level 3 efforts, so you should just be able to say a few words at the end of each lap followed by 90s active recovery and repeat, completing as many laps as you can in 30 minutes.
The aim of the session is to develop speed and endurance so aim for consistency and focus on pace judgement. Running in a group and taking it in turns leading the laps will help with this.
Please arrive warmed up, if you haven’t run to training, do at least a couple of laps of the track before we start. We’ll then go straight into our drills; A skips, high knees and hamstring sweeps before doing a few strides to prime our legs.
Our technical form focus this week will be posture and keeping our hips high, which we’ll start practicing during our drills leading us nicely into maintaining good, consistent form throughout the efforts'.
S3. This session is perhaps most suited to Pace Bands A, B and C runners, and will be coached by Eddie on the Leisure Centre track. The session starts at 6:30pm, and Eddie will deconflict the session with the S1 & S2 coaches prior to the night. This week is 10 x 400 as follows:
5 x 400 @L2 with 30 seconds recovery
4 x 400 @ 200 @L2 into 200 @L3 with 1 minutes recovery
1 x 400 @95%
Juniors
All track sessions are suitable for Harriers Juniors aged 14 and over. A parent must remain present on the field throughout, but there is no requirement to run together. Speak to Steve Dilley and the session coach beforehand if you intend to bring a junior.
Running Drills
The coaching team will initially focus on these 3 key drills. Effective drills can help improve running form, which not only helps increase our speed and running economy (how efficiently we can run at a given speed), but ALSO help us stay injury free.
1. Butt-kicks done right - This short video is Mark's coach from Thailand explaining the way to do butt-kicks as a drill before running.
2. This is a detailed video that really breaks down the A skip, which is a really important fundamental drill - if you find it tough speak to the coaching team for some help!
3. Hamstring sweep - quick video from Coach Erki again for a dynamic stretch of the hamstring to do within our warm up.
Training Strategy
Coached sessions are targeted at 10k racing, as outlined on the club website (link below). If you are training for other distances (5k / half / marathon) and would like some advice on incorporating club sessions into your training plan, or training plans in general, please speak to a member of the coaching team.
Thursday 10 April
There is no track session this week.
Training Run
This week's run is the Coastal Path, meeting in the Leisure Centre bar at 6:35pm for a 6:45pm start. Gill is MC and will get you into in your groups. You may choose a tempo or social run, a 45 minute out and back led by Marie, or a walk.
The 45 minute run option provides a guided run for those new to running / graduating from C25K / returning from injury. The pace of the run is set to match the slowest runner; all are welcome and no one is left behind. This is an out and back run – out for 20 mins and then back (with a spare 5 minutes contingency.
Please see the website for all the Thursday training routes. Note that GPX files added to download to your device
The recommended Tempo segment for this run is the 0.86 mile Strava Segment 'Larkfield to Welsh St'. By running this section at Level 2 each time, you can track your progress through the summer.
After your run will be tea/coffee and biscuits in the Leisure Centre bar, do join us for a drink and a chat.
Want to Join the Coaching Team?
Coaching in the club is hugely rewarding for individuals, and a great way to get involved with the club and your running mates. If you choose to do a Leader in Running Fitness course, a one day course paid for by the club, you will then be paired with more experienced team members to deliver regular sessions. If you're interested, have a chat with any of the team members for more information, and to see how you can get involved for a taster before committing!
Thursday Volunteers
We are now looking for MCs and 45 minute run leaders. Please put your name down to volunteer if you can, using the link below.
Trial Membership
Just a reminder that all prospective members should sign up for a one month free trial. Link below to the webpage with the details and form.
Volunteering at parkrun
A friendly reminder that if you love parkrun, please consider volunteering regularly at a local event. Some are at risk due to a lack of volunteers.
Dickie.
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