Training Sessions / New Member?

[Hughie]

Hi,

Sometimes when I am out running on Tuesday evenings I see a group of runners coming from the sports arena or down the canal towpath. I'm guessing that this is a Preston Harriers group.

I would be interesting to know more about the various training sessions and group runs available with a view to joining the club and joining in some training in order to improve my running.

A bit about me and what I am looking for:

Although I've always done some running for basic fitness, I am quite a late starter (I am nearly 39) in terms of taking part in actual races and trying to improve a bit more.

I have started doing triathlons this season and am a member of Tri Preston. I am interested in improving my 5k and 10k times as part of triathlons but also taking part in some stand alone 5k and 10k races (which I would be happy/keen to do under the Preston Harriers name if I joined and of course if you wanted me to!).

I've done five 10k races in the last year with my best time being just under 44 minutes in January this year in the Chernobyl 10k. I had improved my times every time until a very hilly race in Huddersfield in February!! My only recent measured 5k was as part of a triathlon and so off the back of swimming and cycling and was just under 21 minutes. I did once do 18.50something but that was quite a few years ago now.

I'm quite pleased with my early progress and results and am probably the fittest that I have ever been. However I am looking to improve further and would be interested in learning more about the best way to go about it from more experienced runners.

thanks

Hughie
(Hugh Roberts)

[stevemort]

Hughie,

Have a look at the road running training page on the website:

www.prestonharriers.net/roadrunning/roadtraining.htm

I would guess that, based on your experience to date, a Tuesday session would be most suitable for you.

Steve

PS There may not be many people training next Tuesday (12th June) as we have an Interclub race the following evening!

[Hughie]

Steve,

Thanks for the reply. I'll come along on the 12th or 19th then.

Hughie

[Neil Mc Donald]

Hughie,
I'm sure that you would be make very welcome at the inter-club event in Blackpool next Wednesday as our guest. It will give you the opportunity to meet us and see an inter club event, before taking part in one. Further details, of the inter club, are included on the site. Look forward to meeting up with you

Neil Mc Donald

[SteveJ]

You would be more than welcome Hughie...if you do go to the track on Tuesday 12th, my guess is that there will be few seniors there as Steve Mort has noted and Neil above because of the Inter Club @ Blackpool (Stanley Park 7.30pm behind Sports Centre - there will soon be an updated Inter Club section on Road Running as part of the new website)
When you do go to the track, although the session starts at 7pm prompt, many will go down earlier to warm up. Bags, etc are normally left near where there is (usually) a steeplechase barrier on the far side as you go on the track, near the cabin. Just make yourself known to who is there and you will be pointed in the right direction! You will need a daily (or annual or seasonal which you may want to think about if you like the sessions as more cost effective) track pass if you go. Available at Arena Reception. Staff usually on duty at entrance to track checking on passes.

[Hughie]

Thanks for the info. I didn't end up making it over the last couple of weeks but am going to come along tonight.

I'm feeling a bit heavy legged after a race on Sunday, but I definitely need to get some speedwork in, and it always seems a bit easier to get motivated when there's others also doing the same session.

Meet some of you later
cheers
Hughie