Arrows Run Groups May Schedule

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Published: Sunday, 01 May 2022 14:49

Last Month's Summary

We had a busy month in April with many local events and even a few races!  We had Arrows at Brighton, Paris and Boston Marathons, one lone (or is that loon?) Arrow did the Ultra Trail of Drakensberg (40 miler option) in South Africa, plus a handful of Arrows ran the St Albans 10k, Flitwick 10k and Wimbledon Half Marathon, and a few other events, too.

Lots of Arrows have also been enjoying a 5km at parkrun; some as far as South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, France and many closer to home.  Also thanks to Mark Pattison for the weekly parkun stats where all of these interesting parkrun facts are coming from!

Stephen McKee is organising an Arrows parkrun outing at a different location each month.  Just turn up at the nominated parkrun at 08:45am for an Arrows team photo, and don't forget to wear your Arrows vest if you have one!

Here's the most recent outing to St Albans parkrun - well done Arrows!  The next one will be announced via our Facebook events page, or get in touch with Stephen if you want to find out more.

NOT RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP YET?

A note from our membership secretary - Lyndon Hearn:

We're going to close the renewal process this weekend.   If you have not renewed by then but turn up to run prepare yourself for some raised eyebrows and probable banter...

We are a friendly club and aren't going to instantly 'kick you out', but to keep our insurance valid and to be fair to those who have paid, we do need everyone who runs with us to be paid-up.

Please also bear in mind if you currently have England Athletics membership it will expire in June if you don't renew it.

If you are currently injured you can renew later in the year... but the price will be the same for you and the process is more time consuming for both of us... so please do it now if you can.

Everyone who has not renewed but has been a recent member should have another email with the renewal process in their inbox.

If you have any queries or if you haven't received a renewal invitation please email Lyndon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..uk 

NEW!  TRACK NIGHT AT KATHERINE WARRINGTON SCHOOL

KWS, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden.  Thursday 5th May 7pm

I’m excited to announce that next week we will be hosting our track session locally in Harpenden at Katherine Warrington School. This will be our first time using the facilities at KWS and we hope to see lots of you there.

We will be hosting a session suitable for all runners - the ever popular 300’s relay (Paarlauf) session where you will be paired up with someone of similar pace.  Session includes structured warm-up drills, main activity and cool down. 

Please PRE-BOOK if you're attending our track session - and please read the info below the Club Timetable for May section if you're attending!  Thanks.

#JustTurnUp - St George's runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays

If you want to attend any of our regular run groups at St George's, please #JustTurnUp on the night.  No pre-booking is required for our regular runs from St George's. 

We will also always adapt any run groups to those that turn up on the night, or if possible form additional groups to suit varied paces.  Nobody will be left behind and we operate a *looping policy if we happen to have a wide pace range in the group. 

*That means that faster runners are asked to loop back to keep the group together.

Dates for the diary

Tuesday 17th May, 7:15pm 

Arrows Club 5km Handicap, Kit and Cake Night at St George's School

SUMMER COURSE - NICKEY LINE

This is your monthly chance to get together with fellow Arrows, run a timed 5km, and afterwards join us for tea, cake and a chance to buy or order Arrows kit. We will have a selection of samples to look at and you can order via our kit secretary, Rowland Hughes.

Cake bakers and marshal volunteers - please get in touch with Aly Northedge or Simon Speirs if you can help on the night, or check our our Facebook events page.

Wednesday 18th May, 7:45pm

Mid Week Road Race League Race 1 - Hitchin

A fun series of Mid-Week Road Race League (MWRRL) races with 4 team / individual races. We need 12 men and 8 ladies to score in the league. 

You don't have to be fast!  As long as you can run 10km in any time, you're able to join this free mid-week event.  You will need an Arrows vest to participate.

To sign up please contact Simon Speirs (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or check out our Facebook events page.

Club timetable for May.

***Regular 4 mile, 5 mile and 5km sessions weekly***

Informal trail runs and faster 10km groups will be available depending on run leader availability and on who turns up to run.

Structured training sessions weekly as per below:

Tuesdays in May (except 17/05), 6:30pm

Any pace 5km, Rothamsted Park, outside Eric Morecambe building

Weekly 5km at any pace to suit the group.  In and around the Rothamsted Estate on peaceful trails and quiet roads.   Pre-book (via link sent in members email), or #JustTurnUp.

Important information for attending Track Night at KWS (Harpenden), Thursday 5th May 7:00pm

Please read carefully!

Parking:  If you drive, please enter the KWS site via LOWER LUTON ROAD (A) and park in the main car park.

Please do not park in the drop-off bays, and likewise, do NOT park in the Sports Centre car park (via Common Lane) as this is only for Sports Centre bookings.

There is public parking on Common Lane - but please do not park here, as it may cause a nuisance to local residents.  Use the main school car park - it's FREE!

Access to the track from the main car park is via the main school gate (B).  If this is locked, you will need to walk round to the Common Lane entrance (C).

Pedestrian Access:  If you arrive on foot, you can enter the site via Common Lane.  Please follow the entry slip road into the site and head towards the track area. 

We will assemble on the track itself (D).

PLEASE BE ON TIME!

Track Night at KWS - Please pre-book (via link sent in members email)

Could you be a run leader?

If you're good with a route or two, and would like to lead runs for Arrows, please let us know!  We are always looking for more people to join our core team, either as occasional helpers or as regular run leaders.  

If you're interested in leading please email rungroupbookings@harpendenarrows.co.uk and ask for more info.

Stay safe everyone, and stay well!

Thank you for supporting your club. If you have concerns or suggestions please get in touch.

Harpenden Arrows Running Club

rungroupbookings@harpendenarrows.co.uk

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