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

Back to normal at last Tues 6.30pm 8 - 10 mile fartlek from the Tennis Centre Wed 7pm - 8pm Circuit Training Noel Street leisure centre. For casual readers this is the less fast group. Enquiries to geoff.j@ntlworld.com

Baby girl Bettie, born 1-30pm today. Weight 6lb 13oz. Baby and Gemma both well. Rob over the moon.

Also following the fast group we transfer to the Tennis Centre from 6.30 pm this week. Mike will lead this Tuesday as I will be unavailable. From next week Tuesday 4th October it should be back to normal. 8 - 10 miles fartlek. Afterwards Steak and Chips (and it has been good quality steak lately) for two pounds and fifty pence only in the Cricketers at Beeston along with the fast lads / lasses. The gossip can be legendry. Don't forget Circuit Training at Noel Street Leisure Centre Wednesday 8pm to ensure the pain is shared amongst other muscle groups for your own good. Usual City Council charge applies. Pain killers available for extra cost in the Lion straight afterwards (beer and curry £4.25). For enquires geoff.j@ntlworld.com

We are changing venues next Tuesday. The session will start from Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham (Check link in heading above for directions) for our Winter Training Season on the road. The session starts at 6:30pm as usual, meet in Reception. Ben, Toni, Craig and Becky are doing the Berlin Marathon this Sunday. The race starts at 8:00am UK time or 9am in Berlin. Click Here for results. Training for this run has gone very well and I hope you all have a very rewarding run. UPDATE 12:29, Sunday (Final Result) Craig Henderson 2:38:18 (Split: 1:18:21/1:19:56)) Ben Bennett 2:43:59 (Split: 1:21:59/1:21:59) Toni Minniti 2:55:32 (Split: 1:26:30/1:29:02) F6063 Newell, Rebecca (not shown) Most of the goals for this year are coming to an end and we can look forward to next years running. The cross-country season is being targeted by Ben and I, the programme for these runs is: 08 Oct 2005 2:00p Midland 4*4 Cross-Country Relays: Men 08 Oct 2005 2:00p Midland 3 *4 Cross-...

Training and Racing Saturday 17 Spetember - Sunday 16 September 2005 Saturday 17 September - 9:00am - St. Leonard's Drive, Wollaton Park University and Park run of 1 hour. Sunday 18 September - 11:00am - Stapleford Park (nr. Melton Mowbray) Chris Ingram Memorial 10k Race details are here . I contacted the race organisers who confirmed that the race is certified accurate, basically flat (with a small climb in the middle of each lap, it's a 2 lap race) and that entries will be accepted on the day (£5/£6 + £1 extra on the day).

Outstanding performances at the Robin Hood 1/2 and Full Marathon yesterday, CONGRATS everyone. Full Marathon 68 - Richard Ventrella-Hudson - Notts A C - 3:03:27 Full results Half Marathon 11 - William Speake - Notts A C - 1:12:13 48 - David Oxland - Notts A C - 1:19:04 60 - Ian Smith - Siemans A C - 1:19:39 64 - David Brazener - Notts A C - 1:20:13 65 - Neil Kirk - K A D S - 1:20:25 127 - Sharon Orridge - Notts A C - 1:24:35 196 - Dave Evans - Siemans A C - 1:27:31 224 - Nick Watson - 1:27:52 265 - Ken Allen - Notts A C - 1:29:27 391 - Mark Rowlson - Siemans A C - 1:32:44 474 - Julie Lambourne - Notts A C - 1:34:22 942 - Neil Devonport - Notts A C - 1:40:43 (Jogger IS back!!!) 1213 - Tracey Hallam - Notts A C - 1:43:07 2834 - Patricia Allen - Notts A C - 1:55:36 Full results

Gary was 7th in the World Vets championships at Keswick to-day. He says he ran his socks off. Further info to follow. Cracking achievement well done!

Directions to the Tipton 10k First things, first, VERY BEST OF LUCK GARY, GIVE IT HELL AT THE WORLDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apologies for not getting this on here sooner. Apparently the Tipton 10k is at Warstone Drive, West Bromwich - mapquest 1. M1 South, exit junction 23A 2. M42 West, exit junction 8 3. M6 West, exit junction 7 4. first left at roundabout at top of exit ramp (i.e. south on A34) 5. first right on Newton Road (A4041) 6. left onto All Saints Way (A4031) 7. then view mapquest page to see where Warstone Drive is in relation to All Saints Way See you there ;-)

The usual: Tues 6.30pm Bramcote - 8 - 10 miles fartlek ends about 8pm Mike will lead for the first 2 weeks of September as I will be away Also don't forget Wednesdays circuit training 7.00pm Noel Street Leisure Centre ends 8pm. For enquiries; geoff.j@ntlworld.com

Training and Racing Tuesday 30 August - Sunday 4 September 2005 Tuesday 30 August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre Either: 1.5M warm-up, 14 x 400m in ~78 sec per lap (90-95% HRR), 200m recoveries, 1M cool-down, 7.75M total - see Gary! or 10 mile session (with efforts), suggest River run (down through Beeston Golf course) someone to take this required. Wednesday 31 August - 6:00pm - Beeston Midweek medium long run (16M) out round HPP and back - Richard's favourite ;-) Saturday 3 September - 9:00am - St. Leonard's Drive, Wollaton Park University and Park run of 1 hour. Sunday 4 September - 9:00am - Nottingham Tennis Centre Long Run.

Paul Archer (Ironman) Total 11:52:24 Position 268 CatPos 35 Swim 1:25:38 rank 1069 Trans 1 0:08:44 rank 977 Bike 6:28:49 rank 390 Trans 2 0:03:28 rank 266 Run 1st half 1:51:46 rank 175 Run 2nd Half 1:53:57 rank 63 RUN Total 3:45:43 Paul, cracking run, now for the beach!

Training and Racing Tuesday 23 August - Sunday 28 August 2005 Tuesday 23 August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre Either: 1.5M warm-up, 14 x 400m in ~78 sec per lap (90-95% HRR), 200m recoveries, 1M cool-down, 7.75M total - see Gary! OR 20-30 min easy/steady, 30 min tempo run (~85% HRR), 20 min cool-down, ~10M total - see Ben Wednesday 24 August - 6:00pm - Beeston Midweek medium long run (16M) out round HPP and back - Richard's favourite ;-) Friday 26 August - 7:15pm Newstead Abbey Dash 3M - Newstead Abbey Historical House, Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead, NG15 8NA - Info Saturday 27 August - 9:00am - St. Leonard's Drive, Wollaton Park University and Park run of 1 hour. 3pm Saturday 27 August PENDLETON FELL RACE 5m/1500ft from Pendleton nr., Clitheroe, Lancashire. £2 on day only. Records: 30:38 K. Capper 1983, f. 36:36 C. Greenwood 1984. Home made refreashments and village pub (Swan with Two Necks). Safety pins not provided. Details: Roger Dewhurst, 5 Main Street, Bolton-by-...

Racing Results Sunday 21 August IRONMAN UK, Sherborne, Yeovil, Dorset 11:52 I'll post the splits and overall position once they're on the web. Apparently the bike leg was "tough" - I dread to imagine what that means!!!!!!! VERY WELL DONE PAUL, AWESOME! Belper Rugby Rover 30k 2nd Neil Kirk 2:12:37 ~34th Ben Bennett ~2:42 ~35th Dave Evans ~2:45 Amanda Heading ?? John O'Donnell ?? Bloke with very nasty broken nose and concussion DNF Very well done Neil. This is an absolutely cracking run, awesome views and plenty of "challenging" climbs!! I'll update the results once they post them on the web. Noosa 1/2 Marathon, Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia 12th Craig Henderson 1:18:34 49th Toni Minniti 1:24:41 (4th Female) 773 Finishers - Full Results Event website Cracking stuff. Saturday 20 August Burnsall 10M Road Race & Fell Race Gary demonstrating that he is genuinely barking as he did the 10M road race 11th Gary McMahon 61:39 (1st V50, by 5 mins!!!!...

Racing Results Sunday 14 August Isle of Mull 1/2 Marathon 14th Neil Kirk 1:22:53 112 Finishers - Full Results Newark 1/2 Marathon 10th Ben Bennett 1:17:18 36th Richard Ventrella-Hudson 1:23:26 98th Dave Evans 1:28:58 672 Finishers - Full Results Saturday 13 August City to Surf, Sydney Australia ~100th Craig Henderson ~49mins (sorry mate can't find you in the results!!!) 734th Toni Minniti 57:16 ~60000 Finishers - Full Results NOTE/ To work out your real time, Group A2 runners need to deduct 2 minutes and 55 seconds from their race time; HSBC Start need to deduct 8 minutes and 8 seconds from their race time; and Back of the Pack need to deduct 17 minutes and 8 seconds from their race time. Thursday 11 August Rickey's Race, Matlock (Fell Race) 1st R Little DPFR 29.03 2nd D Taylor DPFR 29.32 3rd S Patton DPFR 30.48 4th R Keal Notts City 31.04 Full Results

Training and Racing Tuesday 16 August - Sunday 21 August 2005 Tuesday 16 August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre Same as last week. 10 miles with 1*1600m, 2*800m and 4*400m with 400m recovery between each. This week's times: 1600 5:18 or 5:24 min/mile 800 2.43 or 5:13 min/mile 800 2.43 or 5:26 min/mile 400 1.19 or 5:19 min/mile 400 1.25 or 5:34 min/mile (7 seconds through Andy's Gate) 400 1.20 or 5:23 min/mile 400 1.21 or 5:27 min/mile Nice run lad's; Rich: more of that Superman stuff in the previous 5 please. :) Last week's times: 1600 5:30.8 800 2.38.5 800 2.44.1 400 1.25.3 400 1.28.2 400 1.25.8 400 1.24.1 Week before last times: 1600m 5:35 or 5:35 min/mile 800m 2:43 or 5:29 min/mile 800m 2:42 or 5:27 min/mile 400m 1:19 or 5:19 min/mile 400m 1:19 or 5:19 min/mile 400m 1:16 or 5:08 min/mile 400m 1:23 or 5:44 min/mile (7 seconds through underpass) Week before that times were: 1600m 5:16 or 5:15 min/mile 800m 2:30 or 4:58 min...

The usual: Tues 6.30pm Bramcote - 8 - 10 miles fartlek ends about 8pm Wed 7.00pm Noel Street Leisure Centre circuit training ends 8pm For enquiries; geoff.j@ntlworld.com

Results 09 Andy Watson V50 36:14 12 Ian Smith V40 36:37 16 (1st) Sharon Orridge 37:43 38 Dave Evans 39:38 39 Simon Elliott V45 39:49 55 Mark (Empty House) Rowlson 40:57 58 John O'Donnell V50 41:24 66 Geoff Jackson V50 42:13

Training and Racing Tuesday 9 August - Sunday 14 August 2005 Tuesday 9 August - 6:30pm - Bramcote Leisure Centre Same as last week. 10 miles with 1*1600m, 2*800m and 4*400m with 400m recovery between each. This week's times: 1600 5:30.8 800 2.38.5 800 2.44.1 400 1.25.3 400 1.28.2 400 1.25.8 400 1.24.1 These were my times, I'm sure that the leaders were 10 seconds quicker for the 1600, 6 seconds for the 800's and between 2 and 4 seconds ahead for the 400's. Also shows how lazy I became near the end! Nick Watson (Nick, cracking session, thanks for taking it) Ed... Last weeks times were: 1600m 5:35 or 5:35 min/mile 800m 2:43 or 5:29 min/mile 800m 2:42 or 5:27 min/mile 400m 1:19 or 5:19 min/mile 400m 1:19 or 5:19 min/mile 400m 1:16 or 5:08 min/mile 400m 1:23 or 5:44 min/mile (7 seconds through underpass) Week before last times were: 1600m 5:16 or 5:15 min/mile 800m 2:30 or 4:58 min/mile 800m 2:36 or 5:12 min/mile 400m 1:...

Rob Keal won the Derbyshire Chevin Fell Race on Wednesday. Cracking run Rob, well done. Nick, who is becoming a Fell expert too, came 15th. RESULTS OF THE 2005 EVENT 4.5 MILES : 879' of ascent and descent 1 0:29:00 KEAL, Robert Unattached M 2 0:29:23 MOFFATT, Garham Holme Pierrepont RC M 3 0:29:28 LOVE, Rob Amber Valley AC JM 4 0:29:43 CONNOR, Ben Amber Valley AC JM 5 0:30:01 NORMAN, Andy Altrincham AC M 6 0:30:19 ROWE, Chris Matlock AC M40 7 0:30:19 BIRCH, John Long Eaton RC M40 8 0:31:11 COLEMAN, Glen Long Eaton RC M40 9 0:31:24 JONES, Lee Matlock AC JM 10 0:31:29 HANDS, Phil Leicester Coritanian M40 11 0:31:55 CONNOR, Dav Ripley RC M 12 0:31:59 BROOKS, Andy Shelton Striders M 13 0:32:06 ALLISON, Clive Long Eaton RC M 14 0:32:32 BROWN, Gary Ripley RC M 15 0:32:33 WATSON, Nick Nottingham City Harriers M

Racing Results - Joy Cann 5M, Huncote, Leicestershire - 03/08/05 1st - Tim Hartley - Charnwood AC - 24:31 13th - Craig Henderson - unattached - 26:55 24th - Ben Bennett - unattached - 28:16 93rd (5th Female) - Toni Minnitti - Redhill - 31:23 Full results: Male Female 455 finishers Very well done all! I can thoroughly recommend this race, they give you beer & a t-shirt for 5 or 6 quid ;-)