Tuesday 15/10/19
Knaresborough Run. Leaving the club via Kingsley Drive, and joining Knaresborough Road before heading straight down into Knaresborough. There are several options to extend, or cut short, with all routes returning to the club via Forest Moor Road, Morrisons and then back up Kingsley Drive.

Thursday 17/10/19. Cold Bath Road
Cold Bath Road run, the route leaves the club via the iron Bridge, before heading up Woodfield Road and then crossing over onto Kings Road. From there we go up Cold Bath Road before running up Pannal Ash Road. We then head back to the club via Green Lane, M&S and Slingsby Walk.

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th
These are nominated days for Guy Fawkes recce runs and leaflet drops. I’m unsure what the plans and I think this might of already been done. Look out for more information via Facebook and email just in case.

Saturday we have the Fell Relays. Good luck to all the Nidds taking park
Sunday – We have the Yorkshire Marathon with a number of Nidds taking part. Good luck and see you all next Sunday.

Newsletter
I’ve not had opportunity to complete a newsletter for September due marathon training and other commitments. My plan is to complete the newsletter for the end of October and cover September and October. Let me know if you would like anything adding.

Pacing Groups. Social Runs.
Group 1. – Approx 8 to 8.30 minute mile pace
Group 2. – Approx 9 to 9.30 minute mile pace
Group 3. – Approx 10 to 10.30 minute mile pace
Group 4 – Approx 10.30 to 11 minute mile pace
Group 5 – Social, recovery run with no pace in mind but a chance to chat as you jog, going as far as you want.

Health and Safety Briefing.
Its dark now so head torches and high viz clothing are essential!
Warm up and stretch off after running.
Buddy up with someone where possible.
Report any injuries to Bec Carman our Welfare Rep, or any Committee member.

Thanks

Kevin

Afternoon All

Congratulations to all the Nidders running the Chester marathon today. I hope you all had a great experience and are still in one piece!

Well done to everyone racing at Grewelthorpe this morning too, I had hoped to be there to cheer you on but last minute holiday packing got in the way.

So yes I’m off to sample the delights of Norway and by sheer coincidence our Guy Fawkes 10 race director Sam is off to warmer climates for exactly the same dates. Great planning I hear you say as we head towards race date early November. Fear not, everything is in hand, but please make a note of the following dates as options for recce runs of the route and leaflet dropping.

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th October.

We have an exciting week ahead with the start of our ‘zip to zoomers’ couch to 5K training course starting on Tuesday. Jeff Walker will be at the club with a group of eager new runners ready for a briefing in the bar at 7pm. If you see them give them the usual warm welcome please.

The Week Ahead.

Tuesday 8/10/19
I suggest you see who turns up and decide a route on the evening. I’m sure there will be some tired legs!

Thursday 10/10/19. Supermarket Route. 7 miles
Along the path to Asda, through town to Waitrose, Stray Rein or Oatlands Drive, Showground, Wetherby Road, Freemans Corner, Forest Moor Lane, Morrisons and Kingsley Drive.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13/10/19
Option to run the GF10 course or part of it and drop leaflets along the way. Very social pace with lots of stops and starts. All welcome.
Graham Hyde has the leaflets so if any members lead a recce run please collect them from Graham beforehand.

Sunday 13/10/19
Richmond Castle 10K championship race.

Pacing Groups. Social Runs.
Group 1. – Approx 8 to 8.30 minute mile pace
Group 2. – Approx 9 to 9.30 minute mile pace
Group 3. – Approx 10 to 10.30 minute mile pace
Group 4 – Approx 10.30 to 11 minute mile pace
Group 5 – Social, recovery run with no pace in mind but a chance to chat as you jog, going as far as you want.

Health and Safety Briefing.
Its dark now so head torches and high viz clothing are essential!
Warm up and stretch off after running.
Buddy up with someone where possible.
Report any injuries to Bec Carman our Welfare Rep, or any Committee member.

Best Wishes, Christine.
NVRR Chair.

Evening All,

I just have to begin by congratulating everyone who travelled to Redcar today, on what had to be one of the wettest days for months!

We had people racing in the junior 2K, the 5K, 10K and of course our championship race, the half marathon. There was a huge sense of team spirit, with people pushing themselves to personal bests, people doing their very first half marathon and others giving support to the runners.

Well done team Nidd!

Moving on to the week ahead we have our usual club nights, a committee meeting and another championship race at the weekend.

Tuesday 1/10/19 Hockey Club 7pm
There may be some tired legs so I’ll let those of you at the club decide on a route of your choice.

Wednesday 2/10/19.
Committee Meeting.
Christina Taylor, our secretary, has sent out requests for items to be added to the agenda. So please email her with any issues you would like to be discussed or addressed.

Thursday 3/10/19 Social Run. Hockey Club.
Route. Knox
Over the iron bridge, Woodfield Road, Skipton Road, Kings Road, Coldbath Road, Pannal Ash Road, Green Lane, M&S, St Aidan’s, Slingsby Walk, Claro Road.
6 miles.

Sunday. 6/10/19. 11am.
Grewelthorpe multi terrain race. 13KM. Swinton Estate, near Masham.
Please refer to the race website for full details.

Pacing Groups. Social Run.
Group 1. – Approx 8 to 8.30 minute mile pace
Group 2. – Approx 9 to 9.30 minute mile pace
Group 3. – Approx 10 to 10.30 minute mile pace
Group 4 – Approx 10.30 to 11 minute mile pace
Group 5 – Social, recovery run with no pace in mind but a chance to chat as you jog, going as far as you want.

Health and Safety Briefing.
Use a head torch.
Warm up and stretch off after running.
Buddy up with someone where possible.
Report any injuries to Bec Carman our Welfare Rep, or any Committee member.

Best Wishes, Christine.
NVRR Chair.

Afternoon All,

Hope everyone is well and enjoying some good running and, of course, the UCI World Cycling Championships. It was great to see so many of you this morning at the Crag Rat Race. Well done to everyone.

I thought it would be a good idea to give you some brief information on a few things planned in the near future, and what’s going on behind the scenes as we head further into Autumn/Winter.

Our plogging event was very well received and thanks to Sarah Chalmers we’ve received a good cause award of £250 from Taylors of Harrogate / Bettys. We intend to buy large bin bags, litter pickers and gloves for next time with this money.

Sarah and Martin our team captains have compiled the 2019/2020 winter cross country races for our championships. Full information can be found on our website. Run 5 races and you’ll receive a medal!

Jeff Walker is taking the lead on another couch to 5K training course which starts early October and judging by the number of enquiries, its going to be a huge success.

October is considered a rest or quiet month in terms of coached sessions for us but the usual Tuesday and Thursday sessions will take place from the hockey club.

Sam Fugill has been busy in recent months pulling together our Guy Fawkes 10 mile race. Everything is on track, with places sold out in record time! There will be recce runs of the route throughout October. It’s a steady pace for everyone involved so don’t be shy.

We have a Nidd Valley social quiz charity event in the planning for 22nd November. No running involved just intellect and a sense of fun. Nadene will be sending out full information very soon.

Emma Kicks will be coordinating winter interval sessions starting in November in blocks of 6 weeks.

Finally, we are in the early stages of linking up with other local clubs to coordinate a Round Harrogate Relay Run with teams from each club. The date is yet to be confirmed but January is looking good.

The Week Ahead.

Tuesday 24/9/19.
Social run from the hockey club or an easy interval session for those of you following the half marathon plan.
Route. Knaresborough.
Kingsley Drive, Knaresborough road, Boroughbridge Road, Stockwell Lane, Briggate, Forest Moor Road, Morrison’s and Kingsley Drive. 7 miles.

Thursday 26/9/19
Social run from the hockey club.
Route. Green Lane.
Claro Road, Hospital, Slingsby Walk, Oatlands Drive, Hookstone Road to M&S, Leadhall Lane, Green Lane, Beckwith Road, Otley Road. 7 miles.

Sunday 29/9/19. Redcar Half Marathon Race.
Please read the information on coach pick up times and locations from Kevin Dalton.
There is a running festival taking place in Redcar so if you’re travelling independently please leave plenty of time for parking as I expect it will be restricted and limited.
Debbie Dilasser has organised the fish and chips meal, post race . If you haven’t already placed your order with her please do so now.

Pacing Groups. Social Run.
Group 1. – Approx 8 to 8.30 minute mile pace
Group 2. – Approx 9 to 9.30 minute mile pace
Group 3. – Approx 10 to 10.30 minute mile pace
Group 4 – Approx 10.30 to 11 minute mile pace
Group 5 – Social, recovery run with no pace in mind but a chance to chat as you jog, going as far as you want.

Health and Safety Briefing.
Its dark now so head torches and high viz clothing are essential!
Warm up and stretch off after running.
Buddy up with someone where possible.
Report any injuries to Bec Carman our Welfare Rep, or any Committee member.

Best Wishes, Christine.
NVRR Chair.