Arrows Run Groups February Schedule

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Published: Wednesday, 01 February 2023 00:00

February News and Schedule 

Hope your year is going well... That training for whatever you're aiming for as your 'A' race for the year is progressing to plan.

Sadly the Sunday League XC was cancelled due to the soggy ground and the impact it would have had on Royston Heath, but 9 of you managed to get to Cassiobury Park for the Herts Seniors Cross Country. Apparently, it was a bit "slippy" - don't let that put you off for the next one in February.

We also had another successful club 5k - more volunteers than runners though and hope that in February and as we progress into warmer weather, we'll see more of you out. Fred Hughes had a whopping number of you there and the ladies got a Bronze team prize... Seeing the number of you out has inspired us to try and focus on our 2023 Club League on more local events so we see that sea of red Arrows tops. More soon.

AGM

Hopefully, you will have seen the AGM notice for 22nd February and also the follow-up social on 5th March when we hope to give out the awards won for efforts in 2022. For the AGM we need (beyond your attendance) any questions and also nominations for the members' award. We look forward to hearing from you!

Fred Hughes 10m:

This month:

1. Dates for the Diary - including the XC!
2. This Month's Club Timetable
3. Arrows Online Kit Shop - How to Order
4. This Month's SportsShoes.com Discount Code
5. Active Training World Discount Code (please note when you can use this)
6. General Notices

As ever, please do join the Facebook group as we may have missed something and post updates about any proposed Parkrun tourism or other festive events.

1. Dates for the Diary

Sunday 19th Feb - Cross Country Watford.

The XCs in Stevenage and Royston were both cancelled in December - neither are likely to be replaced, so the team league will be the best over 3 races, not the normal 4. Details on Facebook and out on email soon for Watford.

Please do come along to run or support, cheer and bring some cake! Fun for everyone and don't worry if you've never done XC before, they are suitable for all speeds, and every runner counts to the club league position in the season.

You need to have an ARROWS vest or T-Shirt in official race colours (red with white detail) to take part. If you don't have one you can order from the Arrows Kit Shop.

Race Schedule:

Race 5:  19th February, 10:30 am - Watford

Want to know more?  Please see our Facebook events page, contact Simon Speirs (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or see the separate email that went out to members about XC Season. (Or see the website page)

Tuesday 28th Feb - Arrows Club 5k Handicap, Tea and Cake Night at St George's School

WINTER COURSE - ROADS AROUND ST GEORGE'S

It's quite late this month in recognition of the half-term week and also there is an event that Chrissy is organising on the 21st Tuesday and we'd not like to distract anyone from potentially going along to that. Apparently 20 spaces still available! See details at the end of this notice.

Do come along, this is your monthly chance to get together with fellow Arrows, run a FREE timed 5km, and afterwards join us for tea, cake and a chance to buy or order Arrows kit.

Cake bakers and marshal volunteers - if you can help on the night please join our "Arrows Club 5km Organising" WhatsApp group by clicking this link Arrows Club 5km Organising WhatsApp Group.

Please also see our Facebook events page.

Photo: Event run by Chrissie

2. Club timetable for February

Every Tuesday and Thursday we offer a selection of regular groups including 4 and 5-mile groups and longer trail runs. Runs are set-up and led according to demand and runleader availability.

Structured training sessions for Speed and Hills alternate every Tuesday.

Track sessions (when available) will be scheduled on Thursdays (venues and dates TBC)

3. ARROWS ONLINE KIT SHOP

The club shop can be found here:

https://www.iprosports.co.uk/ club-zone/harpenden-arrows/

The range of available kit includes club vests and t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, caps, beanies, and a new line in colourful hi-viz t-shirts bearing the club logo.

All kit can be personalised with names or messages on the front, back or both – so no more melting your t-shirt trying to iron on wonky letters (or was that just me)?

If you would like to see or try on any of the kit samples, please come along to our monthly 5km, Kit and Cake night, and speak to our kit secretary, Rowland Hughes. (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

4. Sportshoes.com. Discount Code

10% OFF SPORTSSHOES.COM - February code

If you haven't found what you want from the Arrows online kit shop, we have secured a 10% discount code specifically for Arrows, plus there's free shipping for orders of £30 or more from www.sportsshoes.com.  

This is redeemed via a unique discount code, which will be changed each month.

Please do not share the code with non-members.  Any Arrows in receipt of the code must not share it on social media or any public websites.

This month's code valid for Feb 2023 has been sent by email to paid-up members. 

5. Active Training World 10% off race entry with the code ....

(Sent by email to all paid-up Arrows Members)

We have some exciting news for you - Arrows have obtained a 10% discount for members on all ATW-organised races.

Just enter the code at the checkout to obtain your 10% Arrows discount. (Does not apply to ATW external events like Fred Hughes)

Please do not share the code with non-members. Any Arrows in receipt of the code must not share it on social media or any public websites.

Can you marshal for an ATW event?

Earn £20 and free race entry, or £10 per hour, in exchange for marshalling at ATW events. 

If you're interested in marshalling, please email racemakers@activetrainingworld.co.uk.

6. General Notices

#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.

Safety reminder for Arrows club 5km events

Please note, for the safety of all members when participating in the Club 5km event, the following advice applies:

No headphones.  For your own safety and to ensure you can hear instructions from marshals, and cars on the road, headphones are not permitted whilst taking part in the club 5km event.  If you are seen wearing headphones during the event, you may be disqualified!

We strongly advise you to please wear a head or body torch - some of the roads are very dark with parked cars and uneven pavements and a lot of leaf litter currently.  A head or body torch is strongly recommended for your own safety.

Wear high visibility clothing and/or your Arrows vest - this makes you easy to see running on the dark roads.

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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