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

It was decided by the regular members of the training group at a meeting last night, the group will not be running any more under the NCH heading, merely as runners in a private capacity. The regular numbers have dwindled and the worsening congestion on Nottingham roads are among the reasons for this decision. So after just over 14 years the advertised Tuesday sessions have now ended.

This Tuesday I will be at the Tennis Centre for a 6.15pm start. Up to 7 miles at 10 mins per mile. Meet in the foyer from 6pm. The 7 mins per mile runners meet at Bramcote LC from 6pm for 6.15pm start for a route of approx 5 miles.

The 7 minute milers will be doing their 5 miles course from Bramcote L C from approx 6.15pm - meet from aboiut 6pm in the foyer. As promised in my last blog in November I will attempt to drive to the Tennis Centre in a reasonable time aiming for a 6pm start (traffic may force a delayed arrival). Approx 7 miles at about 9.30 -10 mins per mile pace.

Last night due to heavy traffic congestion I was late arriving at the Tennis Centre so apologies to anyone who gave up waiting. Also due to injury of key members the Bramcote run was cancelled at short notice so again apologies to anyone put out by the no shows. Going forward I am suspending the Tennis Centre sessions until January when hopefully the traffic may have eased slightly. The Bramcote group is also suspended until there is a compliment of regulars again. It will be announced on this blog.

As per the blog header and posting 2 weeks ago. Meet in the foyers of the respective venues about 10 minutes before the start times.

This week's sessions are as per the blog header and the meeting times as per last week's post.

After a very long absence regular posting of sessions is recommencing with tomorrow night's sessions. 2 locations are running simultanteously due to logistics caused by ever increasing rush hour traffic. Bramcote LC from 6.10-6.15pm.  A 5 miles (approx) course at about 7 mins per mile. Nottingham Tennis Centre from 6pm: 10 mins per mile pace for about 6 - 7 miles . Meet at each venue about 10 mins before the start times. Initially the groups will be very small until new recruits or old friends rejoin us. We meet up in a up in a pub afterwards for a meal and a chin wag (as we have done for years).

There will be no intermediate group run this week. There may be a fast group session starting 6.30pm see the Facebook page for details.

For the intermediates more of the same but at a slightly faster tempo; about 7 miles undulating to the edge of Cossall. The start time is still at the earlier 6.15pm. Meet outside front entrance from just after 6pm; inside if wet. I believe the faster group are back. They usually start at 6.30pm. See the Facebook page for details. Meet from 6.15pm

Note 15 mins earlier start than last week. Intermediate group approx 7 miles slow / steady. Meet outside foyer from 6pm or, if wet, inside.

First one for about 8 weeks so it will certainly feel like the longest day for me. Up to 7 miles at a slowish steady pace. Meet outside the main entrance from 6.15pm.

The faster group will be meeting as usual (see previous blog entries and the Facebook page) but I@m afraid I'm not running at the moment and there is no else volunteering to lead so I'm afraid there is no session again tonight. I'm afraid this is the default position unless there is a post stating otherwise.

Sorry for this very late posting. Unfortunately no one has made themselves available to act as leader this week so for any runners who turn up oits another case of doing your own thing. The faster group will doubtless be there but for info on what precisely see the Facebook page.

As usual 2 groups. The faster group will decide on the night the route / distance. The intermediate group will be led by David for the next few weeks. This week 8 - 10 miles steady. As usual meet outside the main entrance from 6.15pm. New runners are welcome just turn up.

Meet from 6.15pm outside the entrance. Route and distances to be agreed before starting. I will restrict my run (intermediate) to 5 miles max as the first Summer League is on  the following evening. New runners welcome; just turn up.

Note the change to the venue for the light nights off road routes. 2 groups as before. For further information about the faster gorup see the Facebook account. For the slower (intermediate) group, David leading this week. Both groups meet outside the front of the centre from 6.15pm. Routes and distances agreed before setting off. New runners can just turn up.

Last one from the TC before we switch to Bramcote next week now the light nights are back. The usual routine; 2 groups one faster the other slower running about 7ish miles at different paces. Meet in the foyer from 6.15pm. New runners most welcome; just turn up and choose your group.

As usual 2 groups. Routes and distances to be agreed before setting off. Meet from 6.15pm in the foyer. Apologies for the late posting this week.

Both groups meet from 6.15pm. Route and sessions to be decided on the night . I am minded to do a fartlek session for the intermediates. New runners most welcome; just turn up.

This week the Intermediate group might do a fartlek session; the fast group will decide prior to starting. The meeting time for starting is from 6.15pm in the foyer as before. New runners welcome; just turn up.