Arrows Running News and July Schedule

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Published: Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:00

July News and Schedule 

The month of June had a very successful MWRRL, lots of events including the talk / evening with Patrick after the club 5k, Bury Field parkrun tourism, St Albans half and others.  We also had Isabel helping a crowd join the Street-O event around Harpenden and then Southdown. 

It's got to be said that our volunteers throughout our MWRRL, the club 5k and every run night have done a sterling job and it's very much appreciated by everyone in the community!

Would love to say more, but time is short and just wanted to make sure people knew the schedule this month and had a refresh on the discount codes.

Happy Running for the rest of July!  Hopefully we see you at the Mob match on 12th and the Club 5k on 18th.

Keep an eye on further notices on Facebook or get in touch. 

What's going on:

1. Track nights - One last session at KWS in June and July. We'll see whether we continue in August.
   
   
2. Change to run times - Still at 7:30 and the last couple of Club 5k have been 30 mins earlier - but attendance has been a bit muted. Not sure if that's the event or the timing. Not sure if that's the event or the timing?  Please do drop us a line with any thoughts you have?
   
   
3. Social -Nothing specific planned in July, except for the social at the school after the club 5k.  Hoping you can drop by then for cake and drinks.  Please feel free to suggest impromptu socials post event or even attempting a pub run?

Hoping for smiles doing your miles in the funshine.

Speirsy

For now, this issue contains:

1. This Month's Club Timetable
2. Dates for the Diary
3. General Notices and Reminders

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. Club timetable for July

As ever, a combination and variety of running is available. We're trying to offer 4m, 5m, hills and/or speed sessions. Is there any interest in a shorter 5km run? Please let us know. All combinations rely on Run Leaders taking care of existing, new and potential joiners to Arrows. If you don't feel you have the confidence or skills to do this... we'll help. Please let us know.

Track Nights at KWS

Go to KWS, park-up (if you haven't run to warm up) and join us on the fields. Brucey won't be around to lead these sessions, but we've got lots of his ideas and coaching tips for the RunLeaders to adopt. Please come along for June / July.

2. Dates for the Diary

Upcoming Races

• MWRRL: Mob match (Welwyn), 12th July
• Parkrun tourism Panshanger: Sat 15th July
• Club 5k: Tue 18th July

Tuesday 18th June

Arrows Club 5k Handicap, Summer Course + Cake Night

SUMMER COURSE - NICKEY LINE

Do come along, this is your monthly chance to get together with fellow Arrows, run a FREE timed 5km, and afterwards join us for a great social over a slice of cake! For the run, we do it on a handicap basis so slower runners go off first with the fastest last. Timed to perfection and everyone running at their expected pace - everyone could come over the line at exactly the same time!

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.

PLEASE NOTE SOME RULES ABOUT RUNNING AT THE 5K IN THE GENERAL NOTICES BELOW.

3. General Notices

Free t-shirt for RunLeaders

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. All you need is confidence and we'll give you more of that and some of the knowledge to keep everyone safe - it's not onerous and a lot of it is common sense.

If you're interested in leading please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and ask for more info.

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 of 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.)

10% OFF SPORTSSHOES.COM - July 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 is changed monthly.

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 July 2023 has been sent by email to paid-up members. 

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 races. Why not use it for entering the Hatfield 5 mile event this November?  Fast, flat and local race with PB potential. (Webmaster - and Arrows League points too!)

Just enter the code at the checkout to obtain your 10% Arrows discount.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR ATW ORGANISED EVENTS (there will be a big banner on the site when an ATW event.  Please do try to avoid confusion as occasionally ATW provide the booking system / support and the 10% fee is not available on these occasions).

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

#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 any club activity.  If you are seen wearing headphones during the club 5km event, you may be disqualified!

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

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

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