Archive for the Cross Country Category
Sunday’s XC CANCELLED
04/02/2012 by Vanessa.
Just heard that tomorrow’s xc at Parc Bryn Bach has been postponed due to the weather and the fact that parts of the course are very icy.
Please pass the message on!!
The Week Ahead 30 Jan 2012
30/01/2012 by Dick.
Elm Road is Tuesday’s workout. An ideal session on a quiet road with an up and down on each lap – great for leg speed and leg strength.
Then it’s that old favourite, the Tour of the Town, on Thursday.
And finally, the next round of the Leisure Centre League cross-country series. Up at Parc Bryn Bach, with its mixture of mown grass, moorland and tram road bed, there’s never a dull moment on this circuit. Hot showers and hot drinks in the Visitors Centre afterwards make this a great running experience. Be there!
Meet at 9am to share cars.
The Week Ahead 9 Jan 2012
10/01/2012 by Dick.
Beachley Loop session Tuesday. Some may prefer to drive down as it ‘s a fair way. Or maybe set off earlier if jogging down.
The Boughspring runs on Thursday. Distances to suit all tastes.
And finally, the next LCL Cross-Country will be at Pontllanfraith near Blackwood at 11 on Sunday. Meet at LC at 9.30. It’s a nice varied course with lots of varied terrain.
Harriers Star for East Wales
10/12/2011 by Dick.
Credit to all Harriers who represented East Wales today in the Inter Regional Champs at Builth Wales.
Paul Murrin and Mark Harvey – Snr Men.
Vanessa Lawson and Helen Duffield – Masters Women.
Pete Ward, Stuart Penny, Paul Lidgett, Mark English, Laurie Carter, Neil Grant – Masters Men.
They all ran well, and we believe the 35-44 women and the 40-49 men’s team won gold!
Swansea Gwent League Cross Country Sunday
03/12/2011 by Lou.
Women’s race 1:40, Men’s 2:50
We are now meeting at the leisure centre at 11:00
So far we have -
Mark
Laurie
Rob T
Vanessa
Lou
Jane ( possibly )
Berta ( possibly )
So we need more 
The Week Ahead 28 November 2011
28/11/2011 by Dick.
It’s Thornwell Loop on Tuesday. We put this session on most months as it’s considered good, hard, effective training, and a valuable guide to what shape you’re in.
We’re spoilt for choice Thursday. The ‘Club 10’ (St Arvans/Devauden/Itton) is perhaps for the stronger runners.
We’re putting on a shorter run for our new slower runners group, henceforth to be known as the ‘Strivers’ (Cotswold Way Relay runners will recognise the name). Every Thursday will feature a Strivers alternative run of about 5-6 miles.
Then there’s the now perennial Thursday speed session on the Severn Bridge. It will usually be 10 X 400 metres with 200 metres jog recovery. Meet at the big layby (no parking restrictions in the evening) by Larkfield roundabout at 7.05 to jog down the Link Road to the Bridge. Or go straight to the ‘gate’ at the start of the bridge on the ‘upside’ – the side we do the 5k on.
And the fourth choice is rather special. Many Harriers will know Mark Fry of Fairwater Runners – he’s the ‘stocky’, well-nourished one who often introduces the LCL race. Mark is moving to Scotland and there will be a farewell run (3k on the track) and celebration party at Cwmbran Stadium on Thursday at 6.45. All LCL clubs are invited, and we’re hoping for a sizable contingent from Chepstow.
Please enter your name in Comments below ASAP as Fairwater would like to know how many to cater for. I think we’ll need to leave from the LC at 6.
Friday will be another fun evening as Sue and Gerry are putting on a Club Quiz in the LC at 7pm. Come along and make up a team. There will be a few questions on a hill/mountain theme, but only because at a quiet moment during the evening, the winners of the Fell series will be receiving their award. Don’t let this put you off!
And finally on Sunday is the third Gwent League at Singleton Park, Swansea. This is an interesting course with lots of variety, and any Harrier would enjoy it. Women’s race at 1.40, men’s at 2.50. I wonder if 11.30 would be a good time to meet.
The Week Ahead 7 November 2011
07/11/2011 by Dick.
Our new Link Road ‘downhill’ session has become so popular that we’re repeating it this Tuesday. It’s a mixture of long runs (1,600 metres) and short ones (400 m) with the only ‘uphill’ bits being the 800m recovery jogs. A great opportunity to improve your leg cadence and basic speed.
On Thursday it’s the Shirenewton run that can be as much as 10 miles if you do the full circuit down to Crick and through Mathern. Or as short as six if you do the out-and-back.
Get round as quick as you can and get down to ‘Spoons for Curry Night!
And finally … the 2nd Gwent League cross country on Claverton Down by Bath University. Nothing like as hilly as Pontypool Park: more a fast course to test your improvement after Tuesday’s quick leg work. Come along and help us get more points.
The Week Ahead 31 October 2011
30/10/2011 by Dick.
On Tuesday Andy Meek-Welsh starts his stint as Coach of the Month with a return to Hospital Hill. Sunday’s cross-country at Pontypool Park will suit runners who have a good hill session under their belt.
Thursday’s run is to Beachley and back including the diversion round the Wyebank estate to make it a good long workout.
Yes it’s the second LCL XC on Sunday at Ponty Park. Meet at the LC at 9.45 for 11.00 start. See Syd if you haven’t got a number.
Jane, Lou and Stuart for Wales!
21/10/2011 by Dick.
Congratulations to Jane Horler, Lou Summers and Stuart Penny for being selected to run for Wales in the Home Country’s Masters Cross Country in Glasgow on 20 November.
Stuart has run for Wales in previous years, as has Sue Ashton and Syd Wheeler.
This a great honour for them and the Club and we wish them well.
The Week Ahead 3 October 2011
03/10/2011 by Dick.
Dave Somersall’s turn as Coach of the Month and he’s giving us a new interesting variation on the Link Road on Tuesday. It’s right down the whole length of the Link Road, then a recovery jog back up of 800 metres. Then fast down for 400 metres followed by another 800 metre recovery back up. Then another 400 metres fast down with the last 800 metre jog back bringing us back to the top of the track.
Then we do it all again. Sounds good eh? with all the speed bits downhill.
Thursday’s route is the Boughspring runs – about six, seven or eight miles according to choice. Don’t forget your reflective top. We have a couple for sale with more on the way.
And finally it’s the first Gwent League cross-country on Sunday at Bridgend. Watch this space for further details and meeting time.
