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

Training and Racing: Tuesday 28 February - Sunday 5 March 2006 Tuesday 28 February - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M both steady and with 6 * 0.5 mile efforts. There will also be a 30 minute tempo session for those training for the London Marathon. Thursday 2 March (Yes! March: SPRING!) - 6pm Are you looking for an invigorating run with scintillating company? Me too! In the meanwhile how's about 13M, leaving from my place (Ben's) at 6pm? Saturday 4 March - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 5 March - 9am Papplewick for a 13 - 17 mile run. Arrive at 8:30am if you want a longer run :) Races Saturday: C.A.U. Inter-Counties Championships/Reebok Cross-Country Nottingham, Wollaton Park. Sunday: East Midlands League, Men 6m, Women 3m - Darley Park and XXXII Edition of Roma Ostia half-marathon. CLOCKS GO FORWARD 26 March

Training and Racing: Tuesday 21 February - Sunday 26 February 2006 21 February - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M both steady and with 6 * 0.5 mile efforts around the Wollaton Route. There will also be a 30 minute tempo session for those training for the London Marathon. Thursday 23 February - 6pm Are you looking for an invigorating run with scintillating company? Me too! In the meanwhile how's about 13M, leaving from my place (Ben's) at 6pm? Saturday 25 February - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 26 February - 9am Papplewick for a 13 - 17 mile run. Arrive at 8:30am if you want a longer run :) Races 9am Saturday: Belvoir Challenge 15 & 26 miles. http://www.belvoirchallenge.fsnet.co.uk/ NOW FULL 3pm Saturday: NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS. PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS, LONDON

Time - Name - Club - Category - Position 1:40:49 - NORMAN, Andy - Altrincham & District AC - MS - 1 (1st overall) 1:45:47 - MCNEILL, Andy - Longeaton RC - MV40 - 5 (1st MV40) 1:55:34 - BUTTERWORTH, Peter - Clayton-le-Moors RC - MV50 - 11 (1st MV50) 2:00:48 - WATSON, Andy - Notts AC - MV50 - 32 2:01:46 - BENNETT, Ben - Redhill Road Runners - MS - 39 2:02:28 - ORRIDGE, Sharon - Notts AC - LV35 - 49 (1st Female) 2:04:08 - MINNITI, Antoinette - Redhill Road Runners - LS - 63 (3rd Female) 2:06:29 - GIBBONS, Martyn - Notts AC - MV45 - 77 2:17:28 - DISNEY, Glennys - Erewash Valley RC - LV45 - 159 (3rd LV45) 2:28:17 - EVANS, Dave - Siemens AC - MS - 257 2:28:58 - LAMBOURNE, Julie - Notts AC - LV40 - 263 2:40:28 - NEWELL, Becky - Rutland Running Club - LV45 - 360 Very well run everyone Full Results

Training and Racing: Tuesday St. Valentine's Day 14 February - Sunday 19 February 2006 St. Valentine's Day, Tuesday 14 February - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M both steady and with 6 * 0.5 mile efforts around the CHILWELL ROUTE There will also be a 30 minute tempo session for those training for the London Marathon. Thursday 16 February - 6pm Saturday 18 February - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 19 February - 9am 13 - 17 Mile run to Holme Pierrepont from the Tennis Centre OR Long run in Derbyshire, kee an eye out for last minute updates. Races 11am, Sunday, East Midlands XC League Race 4 - Colwick Woods 5 -6 miles

Training and Racing: Tuesday 7 February - Sunday 12 February 2006 Tuesday 7 February - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M both steady and with 6 * 0.5 mile efforts or if you want to round it up to 12M, you're welcome to park up at Ben's house and run over to the TC - depart ~ 6:10pm from Beeston. Thursday 9 February - 6pm Ben's house for a 12-13M steady run. Saturday 11 February - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. or if you fancy 12-13M, I'll (Ben) be running from my place in Beeston at 10:30am. Sunday 12 February - 9am Papplewick, meet at the Griffin's Head layby for a 13.75 1,100ft run around the North Nott's forests. Races Gary and Simon doing this on Sunday, Winter Hill Fell Race, 11m/2750 ft from Great House Barn, Horwich (GR: 636145). GBP4 by 12 February or GBP10 on the day; cheques payable to 'Horwich RMI Harriers' Records: 1:34:00 N. Wilkinson 1997; f. 1:43:37 Carol Greenwood 1997. Details: Tony Varley...

Training and Racing: Tuesday 7 February - Sunday 12 February 2006 Tuesday 7 February - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M both steady and with 6 * 0.5 mile efforts. Thursday 9 February - 6pm Ben's house for a 12-13M steady run. Saturday 11 February - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 12 February - 9am Papplewick, meet at the Griffin's Head layby for a 13.75 1,100ft run around the North Nott's forests. Races Gary and Simon doing this on Sunday, Winter Hill Fell Race, 11m/2750 ft from Great House Barn, Horwich (GR: 636145). £4 by 12 February or £10 on the day; cheques payable to 'Horwich RMI Harriers' Records: 1:34:00 N. Wilkinson 1997; f. 1:43:37 Carol Greenwood 1997. Details: Tony Varley, 1 Kensington Drive, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6AE T: 01204 669570 E: tonyvarley@aol.com W: www.horwichrmiharriers.co.uk also, same day 11am East Midlands League, Men 6m, Women 3m - Colwick Woods.

What a small world, organised by Lawrie Dunn's son! A cracking race with a bucket load of kid's races, more than seniors! And well supported too! 1 ALISTAIR DUNN Helm Hill Harriers 1st Senior 25.15 6 Gary McMahon Nottingham City Harriers 1st V50 27:32 Results

Training and Racing: Monday 30 January - Sunday 5 February 2006 Tuesday 31 January - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M. Thursday 2 February - 6pm Ben's house for a 12-13M steady run - route . Saturday 4 February - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. OR Tennis Centre for a 11-13M out to Holme Pierrepont @ 10:30am. Sunday 5 February - 9am (8:30 if you fancy a quick loop of Hucknall first) Papplewick, meet at the Griffin's Head layby for a 13.75 1,100ft run around the North Nott's forests.

Training and Racing: Monday 23 January - Sunday 29 January 2006 Tuesday 24 January - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M. How about a loop of Wilford for a change. Thursday 26 January - 6pm Ben's house for a 12-13M steady run - route . Saturday 28 January - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. OR Tennis Centre for a 11-13M out to Holme Pierrepont @ 10:30am. Sunday 29 January - 9am (8:30 if you fancy a quick loop of Hucknall first) Papplewick, meet at the Griffin's Head layby for a 13.75 1,100ft run around the North Nott's forests. Races Some are doing: 29 Jan 2006 11:00a TIGGER TOR FELL RACE. BM. 11.00 a.m. 10m/1550' from Sheffield Tigers Rugby Club, Hathersage Road, Sheffield, (GR 299821). £3.50 to organiser or £4.50 on the day. Teams (3) free. ER/LK/NS/PM. Over 18. Records: 1.11.37 M. Crosby 2004; f. 1.25.43 C. Howard 2004. New route again - see website for details. Baths/showers/bar/food/etc. in Rugby club. Families welcome....

Training and Racing Wednesday 18 January - Sunday 22 January 2006 Wednesday 18 January - 6pm Ben's house for a one hour run. Saturday 14 January - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 15 January - 9am (8:30 if you fancy a quick loop of Hucknall first) Papplewick, meet at the Griffin's Head layby for a 13.75 1,100ft run around the North Nott's forests.

32.13 A Buckley Gateshead 1st Senior 36.36 Rob Keal Redhill Road Runners 9th Senior 37.48 Andy Watson Notts AC 50-59 1st Vet 50 Full results http://www.dcaa.org.uk/ Well done lads.

Gebrselassie destroyed the World 1/2 Marathon record today in Arizona, running the first sub-59 minute clocking in history: Gebrselassie shatters two records We are not worthy!!!

Tuesday 6.30pm Tennis Centre - 9 to 10 miles fartlek Wed 7pm - 8pm Circuit Training Noel Street Leisure Centre - modest admission charge. Exercise the parts running cannot reach although leg exercises are are thrown in free. Commencing Sunday 22nd Jan - 10.am Papplewick at a more modest pace initially 2 hours + . Meet at Griffin's Head layby opposite.

Training and Racing Tuesday 10 January - Sunday 15 January 2006 Tuesday 10 January - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M run with efforts - 6 * 1/2 mile around the Wollaton Route (most likely!). There will also be a steady run along with the efforts. Saturday 14 January - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. DON'T FORGET THAT TODAY IT IS THE COUNTY CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS AND A FEW RUNNERS WILL BE DOING THIS INSTEAD. SEE BELOW. Sunday 15 January - 9am Papplewick, Nottinghamshire, meet at the Griffins Head PH. 13.75m or longer...1,000ft ascent! 14 Jan 2006 11:00 am Cross-Country County Championships, Markeaton Park, Derby. Upcoming Races The couple of races listed below fill early, so if you're interested, sign up now!!! Wilmslow 1/2M - 19/03/06 Lincoln 10k - 02/04/06

Muddy 3 lap course + 1 short one. 10K, very cold and grey. Rob Keal 19th Gary McMahon 53rd Simon Elliott 80th Geoff Jackson ?? Results here shortly... http://www.northmidsxcleague.co.uk

Training and Racing Tuesday 3 January - Sunday 8 January 2006 Tuesday 3 January - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M run with efforts - 6 * 1/2 mile around the Wollaton Route (most likely!) Saturday 6 January - 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 7 January - 9am Papplewick, Nottinghamshire, meet at the Griffins Head PH. If you want a longer run leave at 8:30am, 13.75m or longer...1,000ft ascent! Races 07 Jan 2006 1:45 pm North Midland Cross Country League - Ashfield Comprehensive, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham. 8 January - 12 noon SHINING CLIFFS FELL RACE. BM. 12.00 noon. 6.75m/1100' from the Hurt Arms Carpark, on the A6 road at Ambergate, Derbyshire (GR 346515 14 Jan 2006 11:00 am Cross-Country County Championships, Markeaton Park, Derby. 04 Mar 2006 C.A.U. Inter-Counties Championships/ Reebok Cross-Country Nottingham, Wollaton Park.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year . Next year we will be planning the races we do and the training required to do well in them. We already have a couple of marathons to work with, Nottingham and London, so that means long runs THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! We are also training for Nice half and Chamonix. So pick those races and plan that programme; I can't wait! Whilst you are waiting for Santa to call why not get those stinky trainers out and give them the treatment. Here are some solutions from our climbing friends: You can try putting them into a freezer for a couple of days. The cold temps may kill the offending bacteria. antibacterial spray, selling it cheap at rock & run clean the smell by bunging them in a bag with some of those bath bomb things shoved inside. I've found a spray of Boot's anti-odour/fungal after each use can be reasonably effective. I now find the best remedy is to dry them out when you get back, stick each one in it's own Tesco's bag and tie th...

Training and Racing Tuesday 20 December - Sunday 25 December 2005 The session will start from Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham, meet in Reception. Tuesday 20 December - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M run with efforts - duration and recovery to be negotiated on the night ;-) Christmas Eve, Saturday 24 December- 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Turning out for this run will be Gary, Neil, Nick, Rob & Simon. Social Next Tuesday we are having our Christmas Chinese meal in Beeston, meet in the Barrel Wine Bar , Beeston at 8pm. Eating at 9pm, contact Simon for booking. It's also Simon's 50th Birthday. Races Wednesday 21 Dec 2005 7:00 pm (1 mile), 7:20pm (5k) Dave Denton's Demented Derby Dash - Derby. 07 Jan 2006 1:45 pm North Midland Cross Country League - Ashfield Comprehensive, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham. 04 Mar 2006 C.A.U. Inter-Counties Championships/ Reebok Cross-Country Nottingham, Wollaton ...

Training and Racing Tuesday 13 December - Sunday 18 December 2005 The session will start from Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham, meet in Reception. Tuesday 13 December - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M run with efforts - duration and recovery to be negotiated on the night ;-) Saturday 17 December- 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 18 December - 9am Papplewick, Nott's. Meet by the Griffin's Head PH. 13.75m through the country. Social Next Tuesday we are having our Christmas Chinese in Beeston, meet in the Barrel Wine Bar , Beeston at 8pm. Contact Simon for booking. Races Are you looking for a lightning fast 10k before Christmas? Then look no further than the Telford Christmas 10k Road Race . Run is held on Sunday 18th December at 11am and draws a good quality field (31 runners inside 35 minutes in 2004) , with the course records (M 28:52, F 33:44) confirming that it's a quick route. Race is UKA R...

Training and Racing Tuesday 6 December - Sunday 11 December 2005 The session will start from Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham, meet in Reception. Tuesday 6 December - 6:30pm Tennis Centre for a 10M run with efforts - duration and recovery to be negotiated on the night ;-) Saturday 10 December- 9am Wollaton Park easy run for 1 hour, meet at St. Leonard's Avenue, Wollaton. Sunday 11 December - 9am Papplewick, Nott's. Meet by the Griffin's Head PH. 13.75m through the country. Races Are you looking for a lightning fast 10k before Christmas? Then look no further than the Telford Christmas 10k Road Race . Run is held on Sunday 18th December at 11am and draws a good quality field (31 runners inside 35 minutes in 2004) , with the course records (M 28:52, F 33:44) confirming that it's a quick route. Race is UKA RRC certified. Entries are limited to 420. It's only a fiver if you're a club member and enter in advance ;-) 11 Dec 2005 10:15 am Keywo...