19Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Tuesday 19 February training sessions

Training
Morning Striders, here are tonight's sessions: Sub 22, led by Sam are doing 400/800m repeats. 22-25, led by Caroline are doing 800m repeats. 25-27, led by Cat are doing Intervals: 2x2 miles at goal 10k pace, 2x2mins 5k pace. 27-30, led by Suzanne are doing 4x400, 3x300, 2x200, 1x100 including same distance recovery. 30-33, led by David H are doing Hills - 5 x 5mins, 2 Mins recovery. 33+ please could you join another session - I’ll update if a coach becomes available. Thank You. The door cover is Teresa P and Claire T. Tonight tea and coffee night so please stop back for a brew after the sessions if you can. As always the Striders biscuit tins is open to donations. ?☕️ Happy running ?‍♀️?‍♂️
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18Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Richmond XC report by Paul J

Run reports
Sunday saw the final cross-country event of the season at Richmond. (if you don't count the March road relays) Richmond is an old racecourse with a long climb, a long descent and a few shorter hills in between. It's a toughie - but conditions were good underfoot albeit with a strong wind in the most exposed parts of the course. I'm not sure quite what happened to our team - but runners were dropping out in their droves before the event. (Maybe matron was in charge of all the pre-run fitness checks - she won't let you participate unless you're 100% - Dave Fender can testify to that) For the ladies, Amy, Gill and Liz J carried the flag. They started before the men and ran a shorter 5k route…
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18Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Parkrun report 16 February 2019

Run reports
It was another blustery one on Saturday at the Barrage - although it didn't prevent another big attendance. Pb's were thin on the ground but we did see Helen Mcilvenny get second female finisher. Dave Fender and Harley failed late fitness tests and didn't run. Angela, David M, Jason, Karen, Liz S, Lucy, Rachel B and Tracey all helped with volunteering - Lucy banished to a bridge far, far away... Albert Park saw Aaron Atkinson continue his fledgling parkrun career with run number 6. A pb ensued, and I expect we'll see a few more from Aaron in the coming weeks. Amy Gallilee warmed up nicely for Sunday's cross country with a pb at Flatts Lane. A little birdie tells me that some cheeky unofficial pacing occurred at Stewart Park.…
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14Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Thursday 14 February training sessions

Training
Morning Striders, here are tonight's sessions: Sub 22, led by Tom are doing hills.   22-25, led by David H are doing Intervals: 1 min fast 1 min slow. 25-27, led by  are doing Tempo: 1 mile easy, 20mins tempo, 1 mile easy. 27-30, led by Gavin are doing 1200m repeats x 4. 2 mins recovery.   30-33, led by Caroline are doing a pyramids session. 33+, led by Lucy are doing mile repeats. Happy running ?‍♀️?‍♂️
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12Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Club League Update

Club News
Hi all. Please remember to check the website for details of the club league. The next race is Shildon Parkrun on the 23rd Feb. Then it is Tees Barrage parkrun on the 23rd March. I will try and post updates before the races and when there is an update on scores after each race. The results for the first 2 races have been crunched and you can download it from the members part of the club website. For reference the age tables being used are wavacalc15 created by Howard Grubb 2016. Just a reminder that some of the races do fill up so if you want to take part then please make sure you enter the races. Remember that you have to be affiliated to UK Athletics to take part…
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12Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Tuesday 12 February training sessions

Training
Morning everyone, here are tonight's sessions: Sub 22, led by Paul J are doing 10k tempo run - lowering to sub 7.15 pace per mile. 22-25, led by Caroline are doing hills. 25-27, led by Cat are doing Intervals: 8x2mins(1min 10k pace, 1min 5k pace). 27-30, led by Neil are doing hill session: 6 x 4 mins at half pipe 1:30 recovery.   30-33, led by Zoe are doing Mile repeats (x3).   33+, led by Suzanne are doing hills session. Happy running ?‍♀️?‍♂️
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08Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Hi-viz training tops

Club News
In need of a new hi-viz top? ? Perfect for the dark training nights!  As announced tonight we will be placing an order for some new hi-viz training tops. They feature reflective Stockton Striders AC writing on the back, logo on the front and SSAC on each sleeve. Very similar to the new coaching tops - only Striders green. Cost is £13.50 and must be pre-ordered by Thursday 14th with payment made in advance of ordering. They are the same size as the normal training tops.  We will not be holding any stock of these tops so get your order in to avoid disappointment!
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07Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Thursday 7 February #RunAndTalk night training sessions

Training
Tonight is our #RunAndTalk night for #TimeToTalk day. We will have two social runs of roughly 5.5 miles and 3.5 miles. These will be lead by our coaches and we will be using loop back to ensure everyone stays together. A lot of us use running to help with our mental health. 1 in 4 people will suffer mental health problems each year. In our club of 220 people that’s 55 of us! Time to talk day aims to end the stigma and get people talking about mental health. #ItsOkNotToBeOk https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/time-talk-day Tonight is a night to forget about times and run with friends and have a chat to someone you wouldn’t usually run with. It’s also tea and coffee night so please stay behind for a cuppa if you can.
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05Feb 2019 by Liz Simpson

Tuesday 5 February training sessions

Training
Morning Striders ? here are tonight's (Tues 5th Feb) sessions: Sub 22, led by Sam are doing a pyramid session. 22-25, led by Liz are doing decreasing intervals. 25-27, led by Neil and Cat are doing Intervals: 4x1mile at goal 10k pace. 27-30, led by Angela are doing changing pace run. 30-20-10 (30s easy 20s moderate 10s hard x 5, 2 min jog recovery after each 5 min set repeat x 3 sets. 30-33, led by Suzanne are doing Pyramid hills (bowling club) 5,4,3,2,1 mins with half recovery. 33+, led by Dave E are doing 10x 30 seconds at ‘above’ 5k pace/90 seconds recovery. Look out for our new coaching tshirts tonight which should make it easier for you to find your session coach ? Happy running ??‍♀️?‍♀️  
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24Jan 2019 by Liz Simpson

Thursday 24 January training sessions

Training
Morning Striders ? here are tonight's sessions: Sub 22, led by Sam and Tom are doing a speed and hills session at Tees Barrage. Please meet at the parkrun start at 6:30. 22-25, led by Liz are doing mile repeats with surprise ending. 25-27, led by Cat are doing Hills: 10x30secs hard. 27-30, led by Angela are doing changing pace run. 30-20-10 (30s easy 20s moderate 10s hard x 5, 2 min jog recovery after each 5 min set repeat x 3 sets.   30-33, led by Julia are doing Long hills 3x60sec 3x45s  3x30s with walking recovery. 33+, led by Dave E are doing 10x 30 seconds at ‘above’ 5k pace/90 seconds recovery Happy running ??‍♀️?‍♂️
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