Harriers Training and News - w/c 8 June

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. 

Tuesday 9 June

Tuesdays give the choice of two coached sessions. 

Session 1:  This week's session is 800s/400s/200s with Sarah. Meet at 6.30pm on the leisure centre track.

"The full session will be 2 x 800, 4 x 400 and 4 x 200 with 90s walking recoveries. There is also the option to modify the number of each to suit different runners."

This session is suitable for junior participation. 

Session 2: This week's session 2 is also at 6.30pm on the leisure centre track, with Eddie. 

• 10 x 400 as follows
• 5 x 200 @ 5k into 200@3k with 60 secs
• 5 x 200 @ 5k into 100 @ 3k into 100 @ mile with 90 secs

This session is suitable for junior participation

Thursday 11 June Morning Track Session

After a successful pilot these early morning sessions are here to stay for the summer! 

All are welcome to these early bird sessions. Meet on the Leisure Centre track at 7am for warm up and drills before starting the main set. 

Berna is coaching this week and the session is 1km repeats at level 2 with a 200m slow jog recovery between reps. With the option to do the final 400m of each rep at a slightly faster pace.

Thursday 11 June Evening Track Session

6.30pm on Chepstow leisure centre track, with Eddie. 20 mins with various reactive distances.

Thursday 11 June Evening Runs

This week's run is St Pierre, meeting in the Leisure Centre cafe at 6:40pm for a 6:45pm start. Gill is MC and will get you into your groups. You may choose a tempo run, social run, a 45 minute out and back or a walk.

After your run will be tea/coffee and biscuits in the Leisure Centre bar, do join us for a drink and a chat.

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).

Other Club Events This Week

This Tuesday is Rose Inn Race #2, a Chepstow Harrier's organised event based at Redwick Village Hall, near the Rose Inn pub, Redwick. 

??? Saturday is an away parkrun at Parc Bryn Bach. See the Facebook event for more info.

And on Sunday, it's The Magic Roundabout, organised by the Hay Hotfooters, which is part of the Chepstow Harriers Fell Series.

You can find out more about our upcoming races and events via WotsOn and the Race Calendar. 

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.

MC Volunteer List

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.

Members Page

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.