17/09/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

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Tomorrow’s sessions are as follows and are open for booking via GymCatch. 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Sub 20 | Increasing Intervals 20-22 | 400m & 800m Repeats 22-25 | Track Session 25-27 | Intervals 27-30 | Jo Pavey Hills 30-33 | Pyramid Session (Track) 33+ | Lamp Post Pyramid Session *Please note track sessions are subject to the weather. If we have a lot of rain the track can become too wet to train on. In this situation the coaches will carry out the same or a very similar session in the surrounding areas nearby to the club.  Also note, some groups may have to merge together if a group has less than three members signed up* Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings can not be…
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Re: potential York transport..

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York Bus - Last call!!! Due to low numbers of responses on the last post, if you’re interested in using a bus to travel to York for the Yorkshire Running Festival (10 miler/marathon) on the 20th October, please comment on this post. I understand that some have now signed up that previously hadn’t, so please let us know Thanks Kris & Dan
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League event #16. Darlington Locomotion trail run 10k

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LEAGUE EVENT no.16 **Darlington locomotion 10k trail run** Sunday 15th September 11am Usual drill.. club vest or green top to be worn if you want league points. Also, we now have to mention if you haven’t done any of the league events it is now too late to join in as we only have 6 events left including this one. A minimum of 8 events is required to be included in the league. Please be aware of how many events you have completed, if this event is your second league event then you will need to complete the remaining events to receive points; which includes Acklam XC for which you will need to be affiliated. The event starts at 11am, online it says registration is now closed but opens on…
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12/09/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

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Tomorrow’s sessions are as follows and are open for booking via GymCatch. 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events All Inclusive Medley Track Session 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ All Inclusive Ropner Park Session 🌳 Those attending the Track session should meet at the clubhouse as normal for a 18:30 start. Those attending the Ropner Park session should meet at the bandstand in the park for a 18:30 start. Please remember Hartburn Avenue is currently closed. I would suggest parking on Hartburn Lane or Marlborough Road (runs parallel to side of park - there is a side gate near the fish monument). It is still only a few minutes jog to the bandstand from there. Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings cannot be made after this time. Please ensure you have signed up…
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10/09/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

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With tomorrow night being tea night at the club there will be 4 social runs rather than the usual speed sessions. Perfect for those wanting to ease their way back after Sunday’s Great North Run. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The four groups are as follows: 10k at roughly 9-9:30 minute miles 5 miles at roughly 10-11 minute miles 5 miles at 11-12 minute miles 5k at 13+ minute miles You can book on via GymCatch by following the link below 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a group. Bookings can not be made after this time. Please ensure you have signed up and received a confirmation email before joining your group.
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05/09/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

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Tomorrow’s sessions are as follows and are open for booking via GymCatch. 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events All Inclusive Fartlek Track Session 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 50 minute social run along Wynyard Walkway 🌲 Those attending the Track session should meet at the clubhouse as normal for a 18:30 start. Those attending the Wynyard Walkway Run should meet at the station platform (parkrun start) at 18:25 for a 18:30 start. Postcode for parking - TS21 3JG. The run will be an out and back route suitable for all abilities. Runners will run 25 minutes out and then 25 minutes back. This should mean everyone will finish back at the station platform at roughly the same time despite running at different paces. We will have several coaches spread out across the group. Please turn and run back…
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GNR 2024

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Great North Run - Final instructions - Long post!!! Please read‼️‼️ Morning everyone Just some final information around the timings of the GNR bus. Hope everyone is fit and raring to go. Basically if you’re not, just roll with it and take your time because lots of people will be getting in your way…😬😂 Moving on, can everyone be at the club on Sunday morning for 07:20. Bus will leave at 07:30 prompt. If you’re not there, you will be left behind!! I will discuss with the driver where we will be dropped off but it will be around Newcastle City Centre. This will allow you to get ready, have a Greggs, nervous wee at M&S or the bank of the Central Motorway. Comms at the end of the run…
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Sportsshoes.com code

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The SportsShoes.com code for September is O1NKND103. It will give you 10% off and free shipping on orders over £50. The code expires on 1st October 2024. Please note that some products including Coros, Garmin, Shokz, Maurten and a few shoes are excluded from the offer. Usuals….the code is for members use only and must not be circulated outside the club. Thanks Andy J
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Pizza & Quiz Night 27/9/24

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Final Call ! ‼️ Final call for tickets for our pizza & quiz night taking place on Friday 27th September starting at 7pm @ the clubhouse. The deadline to order tickets is this Friday, 6th September as this is when the food order will be placed. Tickets are £5, with payments to be made to the Striders bank account. Reference - ‘Quiz Night’. Please comment below or message privately if you would like to purchase tickets if you haven’t yet done so. Please also stipulate any dietary requirements. Thank you!
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03/09/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

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Tomorrow’s sessions are as follows and are open for booking via GymCatch. 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Sub 20 | Mile Repeats 20-22 | 800m Repeats (Track) 22-25 | Decreasing Intervals 25-27 | Pyramid Session (Track) 27-30 | 800m Repeats 30-33 | 1km Repeats 33+ | Fartlek *Please note track sessions are subject to the weather. If we have a lot of rain the track can become too wet to train on. In this situation the coaches will carry out the same or a very similar session in the surrounding areas nearby to the club.  Also note, some groups may have to merge together if a group has less than three members signed up* Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings can not be made after this time.…
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