Nottingham City Harriers 2018- Training for road, cross country running, fell racing

No session on Tuesday's 17th, 24th and 31st December because of seasonal festivities. Season's greetings!. This group is suspended in the early part of the new year as I will not be running. The first session of 2014 will be posted and the e mail sent to regulars when the group recommences. I will continue to be point of contact for the fast group through the link on the right.

Another 8 miles fartlek session. Meeting arrangements as last week.

8 - 9 miles fartlek session - route to be decided on the night. Meet in foyer from 6.15pm ; new runners welcome; just turn up.

How about 3-4-5-6-5-4 mins off half duration recoveries on the Attenborough Route - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/400416715

About 8 miles fartlek this week. Meet in the foyer from 6.15pm. New runners welcome; no charges payable.

10 miler on the Wilford route incl. 3 sets of 4-3-2-1 min efforts, half duration recoveries, 3 minutes between sets.

This week about 9 miles with perhaps a few efforts. Route to be decided on the night. Meet in the foyer from 6.15pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up. No charges involved.

Think it'll be a 10 miler on the Wollaton Route this week: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/26070537 Probably run straight through Beeston to Wollaton Rd to avoid the tram works. 6-4-2-1-1 mins x 2, half duration rest (i.e., 3-2-1-30s-30s), 3 mins between sets

This week 8 - 9 miles steady. Meeting arrangements as per previous postings. No charges payable.

It'll be a 10 miler, either Wollaton or Rylands - Beeston, likely 3-4-5-6-5-4 mins, half duration rest, jog back to regroup after each effort. Meet in foyer as per the intermediate group post below.

The bonfire night session is approx 8 miles steady, possibly some efforts to Wollaton via Parkside. Mike leading so meet in foyer from 6.15pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up, no charges.

10 miles with efforts is planned. Meet in foyer. New runners most welcome; just turn up; no charges involved.

Meet in the foyer from 6.15pm for approx 9 miles steady running perhaps with some efforts. Mike is leading. New runners most welcome; just turn up. No charges apply.

Mike leading approx 8 miles steady, perhaps some efforts. Meet in foyer from 6.15pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up no charges payable.

Apologies for cancellation again; I am still injured and others are still away. Watch for next week's post.

Meet in the foyer from 6.15pm for 8 to 9 mile steady run. New runners most welcome just turn up - no fees payable.

Too many tired legs from the RH half marathon. Normal service should resume next week.

The darker evenings are upon us so please note the venue switch for sessions under streetlights. Please also note the later start time to allow for traffic problems caused by the tramworks. A 9 to10 miles fartlek session is proposed. Meet in foyer from 6.15pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up. No charges apply.

Sorry for the short notice; there are no regular takers tonight. Next week we will be transferring to Nottingham Tennis Centre. The regular blog update will be posted nearer the time.

Last week we got back into stride with the nearly 10 miles 3 villages route; so more of the same with some fartlek. Looks as though it will remain dry and warm. New runners most welcome; meet in the foyer from 6pm.

Up to 10 miles steady with some fartlek. Meet in foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Yes I should be there but it will probably be no more than about 8 miles steady. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome;just turn up.

Its looking hopeful for a restart next week. The blog will be updated as usual.

Hopefully there will be some action very soon.

Watch the blog for weekly updates.

I am injured again and others are away. Watch for posting next weekend about whether it is happening next Tuesday.

Hopefully back to normal next week.

A normal fartlek session tonight over the hills to Awsworth and Cossall. Meet in foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Were all away doing other things. Back to normal next week.

Led by Mike. 9 miles in Awsworth direction steady with possibly some efforts. Note the hitherto very muddy path between the farm turn and the end of the road to the Awsworth junction was closed for repairs last week. It should be open this week hopefully with a much improved surface.

Approx 9 miles fartlek in the usual Cossall-Awsworth direction. Meet in foyer from 6pm; new runners most welcome just turn up.

Training and Racing: Tuesday 11 June - Wednesday 12 June 2013 Tuesday 11 June - 6:30pm Bramcote for a hilly 10.5m route to Swinegate and back close to Cossall. This is to celebrate Greg Crowley's successful Bob Graham Round last weekend and Neil and Gary will appreciate this leg loosener as they supported the run in the lakes :) Wednesday 12 June 2013- 7:15pm Summer League - Erewash (See diary on the right) Further Races Sunday 26 June 2013 Race: Kinder Trog, 16 miles from Hayfield (See diary on the right). This course is well marked, although you may need to navigate and you need to take full body cover, map, compass, hat, gloves and food.

Led by Dave. Meet from 6pm in the foyer for approx 9 miles around Cossall / Canals / Awsworth direction. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Training and Racing: Tuesday 4 June 2013 Tuesday 4 June - 6:30pm Bramcote for a 10M run on the Kimberley/Swingate route.

Geoff leading this week. Up to 10 miles with fast efforts in Cossall - Awsworth direction. Meet foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Training and Racing: Tuesday 28 May 2013 Tuesday 28 May - 6:30pm Late change--due to the wet weather, we are just doing the standard 'Tin Bridge' route tonight--still flys' though. This is the same run as last Tuesday, although last Tuesday, I was the only one to do it, so it is back again this week. Take a moment to study the route. A 10 mile run from Bramcote out onto the Erewash Canal to Nottingham Canal, bring glasses, there may be flys!

This session is now cancelled this week. Back to normal next week; sorry for the late change.

Sorry for late posting for this week's session. 10 milesish fartlek to Awsworth and Cossall not quite the same route as plotted by the fast group on the map. Meet from 6pm in the foyer. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Training and Racing: Tuesday 21 May 2013 Tuesday 21 May - 6:30pm A 10.25 mile run from Bramcote out onto the Erewash Canal to Nottingham Canal, bring glasses, there may be flys!

Meet from 6pm in foyer for up to 10 miles in Cossall / Awsworth direction. Maybe some efforts on the way. New runners welcome; just turn up.

Up to 9 miles steady around the Cossall direction routes. Meet in LC Foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Training and Racing: Tuesday 23 April 2013 Tuesday 23 April - 6:30pm A 9.1 mile run from Bramcote out onto the Erewash Canal over Toton sidings and back via Moor Bridge.

9 miles steady in the canals / Cossall direction led by Mike. Meet in foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

Apologies to the new runner who turned up but we missed due to delayed in traffic. Hopefully we will see you again soon.

Note the Summer venue. 9 - 10 miles steady along the paths to Awsworth, Cossall and the canals. Meet in foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome.

A 9.1 mile run from Bramcote out onto the  Erewash Canal over Toton sidings and back via Moor Bridge. Note there is no one leading the intermediate group. Hopefully this group will commence next week.

Note that the Summer League on 10 April 2013 has been cancelled http://www.nottsaaa.org/summerleague.html

No session this week.  The Summer league fixture at Epperstone next week Wednesday 10th April is cancelled so there will be a session next week probably moving to Bramcote LC for the out of the city routes.

 Continuing at the Tennis Centre. A 9 -10  miles efforts session. Route to be decided on the night but preferred choice is the Wilford direction. If icy the Uni.  Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - just turn up. Total running time approx 90 mins.

Note late venue change this week A 9 -10  miles efforts session. Route to be decided on the night but most probably in the Wilford direction. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - just turn up. Total running time approx 90 mins.

Last week it was an 8 miles efforts session. This week will be similar Route to be decided on the night but most probably in the Uni direction. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - just turn up. Total running time approx 90 mins. No charges except that the LC charges £1.10 for a shower if you are not a member.

This week 8 - 9 miles with some efforts. Route to be decided on the night but most probably in the Uni direction. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - just turn up. Total running time approx 90 mins. No charges except that the LC charges £1.10 for a shower if you are not a member.

8 - 9 miles possibly with some efforts this week. Route to be decided on the night. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - just turn up. No charges except that the LC charges £1.10 for a shower if you are not a member.

A steady 8 - 9 miles approx this week. Route to be decided on the night. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - just turn up. No charges except that the LC charges £1.10 for a shower if you are not a member.

Last week's session was 8.26 miles steady. Something similar on offer again this week. Route to be decided on the night. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. New runners most welcome - no charges except that the LC charges £1.10 for a shower if you are not a member.

Last week it was good to have 5 runners in the group following the intermittent sessions held over the previous few weeks. It is intended to be regular weekly sessions going forward.  New and previous runners are welcome to join us;  no charges involved although the centre charges £1.10 if you want a shower afterwards. Meet in the foyer from 6pm for a steady 7 to 9 miles run. The route to be decided on the night.

I'm back at long last. Initially steady 6 to 7 miles; route to be decided on the night. Meet in foyer from 6pm. New runners welcome; no charges involved.

No official session this week but I hope to make a comeback on the 29th so regular sessions will resume then. Also, a couple of us are running from the small car-park at the West entrance to the University (Trev's group) for something faster and more rip-roaring. (Gary)

Tuesday 08 January - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10 mile run on the  Wollaton route , efforts to be decided on the night but likely something along the lines of 4-5-6-5-4-3 mins off half duration recoveries Wednesday 09 January - 5:30pm  (start time flexible) Steady/progression run on the  lumpy town 11 Saturday 12 January - 6:30pm North Mids XC Race #4 - Cranwell Sunday 13 January - 8:30am/9:00am Anyone up for a run round Papplewick?  Perhaps meet at 8:30am for the Hucknall loop if you want to do 20/21 or else meet at 9am for the 17/18. Drop me a line and we can finalise start times.

Happy New Year everyone. Late notification but due to seasonal viruses and other short notice issues; regretfully this is cancelled this week. Hopefully normal service will be resumed next week.