Afternoon All
Another huge success for Nidd Valley Road Runners today! Planning and working together with Knaresborough Striders to make today’s Peco XC such a fabulous event.
Watching you all come together, racing, marshaling and encouraging one another was a delight to see and be part of. Hats off to Dave Seaman for planning and organising the route, a challenging one by all accounts; and to Graham Hyde for plotting the marshal spots and coordinating all the marshals.
We have an exciting week ahead as it’s finally time to enjoy what for many is the highlight of the year. Yes, it’s our awards night on Saturday. I’m ahead of the game on this one. Before anyone asks ” is it suitable for off road shoes?” the answer is an easy “No”. No trainers, spikes, fell shoes or trail shoes, and no club vests or club buffs! Just plenty of style and panache. Sparkle, feathers and frills are especially welcome.
So here we go, the week ahead.
Come on you know you want to do this. You’ll feel better afterwards and feel even better on Saturday when you’re strutting your stuff at the awards evening.
Tuesday 21/1/20 Intervals. St Catherines Road.
Sarah and Lynsey will be coaching this session of 1km loops
7pm from the club or 7.10pm at St Catherine’s Road. Please be warmed up and ready to run.
There is always the option of a social run form the club for anyone not doing the interval session.
Thursday 23/1/20 Social Club Run. Valley Gardens Route.
Claro Road, Town Centre, Cornwall Road, Harlow Moor Road, Beckwith Road and Green Lane returning via Leeds Road or Hookstone Road. 5 miles.
There are plenty of options to add extra miles from this route but Ill leave that up to you and your respective groups to decide.
Saturday 25/1/20.
Northern Cross Country Race. Camp Hill, Bedale.
Team Captains, Sarah and Martin will be providing further information for this race.
Saturday 26/1/20. NVRR Awards Evening.
7pm for 7.30pm. Rudding Park.
Nadene will be sending out the final information for you this week.
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.
Wear high viz / fluorescent clothing. See and be seen!
Use a head torch.
Warm up and stretch off after running.
Buddy up with someone where possible and watch out for new members.
Report any injuries to Bec Carman our Welfare Rep, or any Committee member.
Best Wishes, Christine
NVRR Chair.