29Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

NYSD Track + Field Report

Run reports
It was ten past six, cool, damp and grey. I couldn't see any other Striders. Oh dear, this is going to be a long evening I thought. Yes, Tuesday saw the penultimate 'Summer' track and field event at a gloomy Darlington. My mood suddenly changed when, in the distance, I spotted me old mucker Dave Fender. It was a surprise - Dave running on a Tuesday is almost as rare as hens teeth. His intention was just to do the running events but I used all my powers of persuasion to get him to enter the high jump with me. His first jump saw him clipping the bar with his foot. "Get that knee drive going mate." A few minutes later Dave had made his first clearance and Katie Abel…
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29Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Thursday 29th June Training Sessions

Training
Morning all here are tonight's sessions: (Sub 22 + 22-25 + 27-30) which will be lead by Liz are doing a track session. 10,8,6,4,2 and 1 minute repeats. Suitable for all abilities so if you're not in one of the 3 groups listed above then don't worry... you can still join in! (25-27) which will be lead by Cat + Angela are doing a 4-5 mile tempo run. (30-33 + 33+) which will be lead by Heather are doing an interval session which will include some drill + technique work. Again, suitable for all abilities so if you don't usually run in either of them groups but want to join in, you can! Thanks all ?
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27Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Tuesday 27th June Training Sessions

Training
Here are tonight's sessions: (Sub 22 + 22-25) which will be lead by Sam are doing mile repeats in ropner park. All mile repeats should ideally be under 8 minute miles for the 22-25 group, and they should all be under 7 minute miles for the sub 22 group. (25-27 + 27-30) which will be lead by Cat + Angela are doing a strength session on the track. (30-33) which will be lead by Fiona are doing a 4.5-5 mile run. (33+) which will be lead by Ian are doing a parlauf relay session. The couch to parkrun group will be completing week 3 of their programme tonight, it will be lead Helen and Mary. Thanks all ?
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22Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Thursday 22nd June Training Sessions

Training
Here are tonight's sessions: (Sub 22 + 22-25 + 27-30) which will be lead by Sam are doing paired 400m repeats on the track. (25-27) which will be lead by Cat are doing 90 second intervals on the cycle path. (30-33 + 33+) which will be lead by Fiona are doing an interval session on the cycle path. Helen will also be there doing a circuit type session suitable for all abilities. It's free tea + coffee after the sessions tonight, as always biscuit donations are welcome! ? Thanks ?
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20Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Tuesday 20th June Training Sessions

Training
Here are tonight's sessions: (Sub 22 + 22-25) which will be lead by Paul + Sam are doing a hills session. 5x5 minutes with 2 minute recovery in between each set. (25-27) which will be lead by Cat are doing a hunt the hills session. (30-33) which will be lead by Fiona are doing a 4 mile run with loopbacks. (33+) which will be lead by Ian are doing parlauf relays. (Couch to Parkrun) which will be lead by Helen + Mary are doing a track session. 27-30 group if you could please join in with either the hunt the hill session or the 4 mile run, that would be great. Thanks
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15Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Thursday 15th June Training Sessions

Training
There are 2 sessions to choose from tonight, The first one will be lead by Fiona and it will be a mass track session which is suitable for all abilities. (This is a session we haven't done before - Fiona will explain it in detail this evening) The second one will be lead by Steve who is doing a 5 mile social run. The pace for this social run will be 9.30-10 minute mile pace. If you want to take part in this session it's important you stick to that pace and don't go faster/slower than it. Thanks all ?
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14Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Track + Field Race Report

Run reports
A balmy Tuesday evening in Middlesbrough saw round 4 of the summer track and field series. Some of the usual suspects were there - namely Katie Abel, Emily Chaytor, Vicky Meaby, Kate Butterworth and myself. I'm pleased to say that Michelle Hart, Teagan Monty, Andrew Laverick and Tom Day decided to give it a go too, and all did great. We started with the age old lack of safety pins problem - but didn't let it spoil the mood. First field event was the Hammer throw. Kate and Vicky entered - with Kate's superb 17.23 metre throw winning the woman's senior category. A really fantastic effort considering she had little or no experience of the event before. Next up was the 400 metres with Katie, Michelle, Andrew, Tom and myself…
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13Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Tuesday 13th June Training Sessions

Training
Here are tonight's sessions: (Sub 22 + 22-25) which will be lead by Sam and Liz are doing a stair climb session. 3 x 9 minutes with 3 minute recovery in between each set. (25-27 + 27-30) which will be lead by Angela and Steve are doing 400m repeats on the track. (30-33 + 33+) which will be lead by Fiona are doing a hills session at cowpen bewley country park. Suitable for all abilities. Those of you going if you can meet in the cowpen car park for 6.30pm please. There will be no alternative session on at the club this evening for these two groups. Thanks all ?
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08Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Club Time Trial Results

Club News
Well done to all who took part in tonight's time trial , and thank you to the volunteers who helped make it happen. Here are the results: ROPNER RESULTS 1. David Fender : 18.52 2. Phil Swash : 20.44 (PB?) 3. Michael Fawcett : 21.21 4. Paul Johnson : 21.25 5. Samuel Johnston : 21.28 (PB?) 6. Finlay Pennington : 21.50 7. Lisa Molus : 21.52 (PB?) 8. Chris Newton : 21.59 (PB?) 9. Chris Oxley : 22.46 10. Sarah Winter : 22.48 11. Helen McIlvenny : 23.08 12. Darren Mitchell : 23.27 13. Matthew Smith : 24.18 14. Richard Whitehouse : 25.18 15. Mark Dickinson : 26.17 16. Angela Cox : 26.18 17. Michael Williams : 26.36 18. Graham Jordan : 26.48 19. Liz Jordan : 27.09 20. Sara…
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08Jun 2017 by Samuel Johnston

Thursday 8th June Club Time Trial

Training
Don't forget it's the club time trial tonight at ropner park - no money required. There are no sessions on at the club this evening. If everyone could get to the bandstand for 6.30pm please. Results will be posted in this group and on the website shortly after. A reminder that I will be at the club at 6.05pm this evening and a couple of us are running down to the park beforehand and then running back afterwards. The pace of this will be 9-9.30 minute miles, and we'll be setting off from the club at 6.10pm(ish!) Thanks all and good luck ! ?
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