02Apr 2019 by Liz Simpson

Tuesday 2 April training sessions

Training
Morning Striders, All groups will meet at Ropner Park bandstand tomorrow due to another event on at the football club. £1 subs are still due. Here are tonight's sessions: Sub 22 and 22-25 led by David H are doing mile repeats. 25-27, led by Cat are doing Tempo: 2.5 mile warm up, 1.5 mile tempo, 1 mile cool down. 27-30, led by Lucy are doing Intervals: 321 (3 min hard 3 jog recovery, 2 mins hard 2 jog recovery, 1 mins hard 1 jog recovery). 30-33, led by Suzanne are doing 4 miles out and back (back faster). 33+, led by Anna are doing hills.
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01Apr 2019 by Liz Simpson

parkrun 30 March

Run reports
In most of Stevie Cooper's previous 157 runs at the barrage he'd finished in around the 22 minute mark - but never dipped under. With a little 'polite encouragement' from me in the final mile, he finally got his sub 22 time on Saturday. Great work Steve, thoroughly deserved, I'm very pleased for you. A similar story with David Edwards. I can't be sure, but it looks like some more pacing was occurring, and David dipped under 24 minutes for the first time in over 100 barrage runs. Nice one David. Not to be outdone, Philip Baines recorded a lifetime parkrun best. Dave Fender failed his fitness test and didn't run. Adam, Andy J, Antony, Ben R, Gail, Helen J, Helen W, Julia C, Lisa M, Liz S, Sam J…
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28Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

Thursday 28 March training sessions

Training
Morning Striders here are tonight's sessions:  Sub 22, led by Tom and Sam are doing fartlek. 22-25, led by David H and Caroline are doing long Hills. 25-27, led by Cat are doing Head torch run at Guisborough woods. Meet at TS14 8ER Hutton Village Road Road at 6.45pm    Alternative 25-27 session, led by Liz doing a lamppost speed session. For those who can’t go to Guisborough. 27-30, led by Angela are doing mile repeats x 3. 30-33, led by Gavin are doing a social run.     33+, led by Claire are doing 5 X 800m repeats (and perhaps a few fartleks) The door will be covered by Andy J and Kris A. Happy running ?‍♂️?‍♀️
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26Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

Tuesday 26 March training sessions

Training
Here are tonight’s sessions:  Sub 22, led by Paul J are doing Hills  - speed session.     22-25, led by Caroline and David H are doing Indian file.     25-27, led by Cat are doing Intervals: Indian file.     27-30, led by Liz are doing hills: 6 x 4 mins.     30-33, led by Gavin are doing mile repeats x3. 33+, led by Suzanne are doing a sprint pyramid. Heads up to 25-27 group... on Thursday Cat will be leading a hilly head torch run in Guisborough Woods. Meet at TS14 8ER Hutton Village Road Rd at 6.45pm. An alternative session will be available at the club for those who can’t go to Guisborough. Happy running ?‍♀️?‍♂️
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24Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

Parkrun 23 March report

Run reports
The tears were streaming down my face as I drove to check on Dave's availability on Saturday. It was his birthday you see, (he's 83) and I had visions of matron , once again, standing at the entrance, with that familiar sombre look and shake of the head. Another failed fitness test. But when I arrived matron was nowhere to be seen... and was that music I could hear in the background? Creeping round to a side window I peered in - and what a sight! All the residents (who were able) were dancing, whilst matron was doing back-flips. At the far side of the room Dave was playing 'A Taste Of Honey' on the trumpet - with an intensity not seen since Herb Alperts famous performance in 1965. Dave…
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21Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

Thursday 21 March training sessions

Training
Morning Striders here are tonight's sessions:   Sub 22, led by Liz are doing 2 min fast 2 min recovery x 10.     22-25, led by David H are doing Sprint pyramid.     25-27, led by Cat are doing Tempo: 1 mile warm up, 1 mile tempo, 800m recovery, 1 mile tempo, 1 mile cool down.     27-30, led by Lucy are doing Progression run:(2 mile easy, 1 outside comfort zone, last mile hard effort).     30-33, led by Zoe are doing Indian file. 33+, led by Julia are doing Indian file. Tonight’s door cover is by Michelle and Joe Staton Happy running ?‍♂️?‍♀️
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19Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

16th March parkrun report

Run reports
It was was very cold and wet at the barrage start line. Tom Day, Julia Coleby and Zoe Walls were suitably dressed for the conditions, and all recorded new pb's. Liz Simpson and myself were 2nd finishers. (I was distinctly under-dressed for the event so had no choice but to run quite fast to stop myself getting hypothermia). Beverley, Claire T, David M, Helen J and Sue all volunteered. Dave Fender failed his fitness test and didn't run. Elsewhere, Andrew Hall and Kris Allen continued their good form with pb's at Sedgefield. Sarah Winter was first female finisher at the Old Deer event. It was also a good weekend for Andy Laverick - not only did he complete a 50 mile race, but more importantly his course record for 45-49…
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19Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

Tuesday 19th March training sessions

Training
Morning Striders, here are tonight's sessions: Sub 22, led by Sam are doing 1km repeats.   22-25, led by Liz are doing mile repeats.   25-27, led by Cat are doing Hills: short hills. Drills. 2 x 8 mins recovering downhill & flat. Technique not speed.   27-30, led by Suzanne are doing Intervals: 321 (3 min hard 3 jog recovery, 2 mins hard 2 jog recovery, 1 mins hard 1 jog recovery).   30-33, led by Fiona are doing a social run.   33+, led by Angela are doing 30 seconds hard, 1:30 recovery x 10. Door cover is by Tom and Ann D Happy running ?‍♀️?‍♂️
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18Mar 2019 by Liz Simpson

Message to all members regarding membership.

Club News
Club membership renewals and payments for UKAthletics affiliation are both due from 1 April 2019. Both of these remain at the current prices ie £20 for club membership and £15 for UKA affiliation. Please look out for an email containing further details which should be with you in the next few days. If anyone knows that their email address has changed in the last 12 months could they email the striders gmail address stocktonstriders@gmail.com to let us know. Please mark the email FAO Viv Murphy, membership secretary. Thanks everyone.
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