Author Archive: Mark Bower

Hi all, forms for next week are now up. Please make sure your name is down if you’re coming along – the earlier you do this the better, particularly for Thursday’s session, so that we can better plan cover in each of the groups.

Tuesday’s session is mainly 2K reps with optional 1K bolt ons for different groups. Suggested workouts:
G1 (possibly some in G2) 2K * 3 + 1K.
G2/3/4 2K * 3.
G4/5 2K * 2 + 1K.

Reps to be done at ~target 10K race pace, 1 minute standing recoveries between each set. Remember that if you are using a sports watch, you can use the lap button on it – if you aren’t familiar with this, have a practice before coming to the club.

Pushing the lap button vs starting/stopping has several advantages, one of which will enable you to see how long has elapsed after each rep, so you can be sure you are definitely resting for the full 1 minute!

If you don’t have this on your watch or don’t know how to use it, hang out with someone who is able to accurately count your rest with you.

Thursday’s route is R9. This is around 6.9 miles long. There is a shortcut available, which makes the distance around 4 miles I think.

As a courtesy to others in your group, you should take the shortcut if you are struggling and cannot for whatever reason wait for the group below to come along and pick you up.

Have a good weekend, see you next week!

Dear Harriers, it’s the Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Awards Evening and Xmas Party at The Dome on Saturday 7th December. More information on the timings and schedule to follow in the coming weeks, but for now we need your….

Award nominations!

During the awards section of the evening we’ll be presenting the Club trophies for 2024, and this will culminate with the awards for Runner of the Year (Female) and Runner of the Year (Male), and Harrier of the Year. This is where we ask you for your nominations. The criteria are as follows:

Runner of the Year (ROTY) – a trophy awarded to the Male and Female ROTY. In your opinion which male and female runner you think have had the best year running. This can be success as in trophies, personal bests, success as in their own personal running journey, or the most improvement in their running.

Harrier of the Year (HOTY) – one trophy awarded to the person (female or male) who you feel is representative of the Club and demonstrate true “Harrierness”. They may have gone that extra mile for the club or fellow club runners, or perhaps they attend every session they can, and turn up for every club event. The choice is yours!

To help you make your choices it might be worth reading some of the “This Month’s Mentions” in the previous newsletters.

You can make your nominations online by accessing this link (you’ll need to be registered and signed in to access it). Here you’ll be able to select your nominee(s) and importantly your reason why, as it’s great for the recipient to know why their fellow club members have voted for them. You don’t have to make all 3 nominations at the same time (so you can come back to add another), but once a nomination for an award has been made it can’t be changed!

The closing date for nominations is 20:00 on Saturday 23rd November so get nominating!

Morning all, forms for this week are now up. As ever, please ensure you’re putting your name down if you’re coming along.

Tuesday’s session is:
8 * (3 min @ target 10K race pace, 90 second slow jog / walk recovery)

Thursday’s route is R8, which is just over 6.5 miles. There’s a shortcut that would make it about 4 miles I think (straight back down Bawtry Road).

Have a good weekend, see you in the week!

It seems like the dust has only just settled from this year’s final race on the 4th of October (well, it has!), but that hasn’t stopped us opening the booking for next March’s event!

Held on Friday March 28th, it’s a fast and flat, floodlit and officially measured 5k course. The track is a safe environment, suitable for all running abilities – first timers or seasoned pros! All race times will be uploaded to Run Britain/Power of 10 within 24 hours of the race.

The race is typically split into two waves, with sub 21 minute runners going off in wave 1 at 7pm and wave 2 runners (everyone else) following at approximately 7:30pm. These times/figures may change slightly depending on entrants.

The Cycle Hub has changing facilities, showers, toilets and lockers (£1 coin). There is a licensed bar/cafe, which sells alcoholic drinks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and a selection of sandwiches and snacks.

Parking is free and plentiful.

All the information can be found on our page here

You can find the booking page here.