Thursday 28 May 2009

Update on June Sessions

Confirming the sessions for June:

Monday 1st June: 6:30pm - standard running session
Monday 1st June: 7:35pm - intermediate running session

Thursday 4th June 7:00pm - all levels running session from the Hub (usual start point - please note the time!)

Monday 8th June: No running session although an informal get-together-and-run may be happening
Monday 15th June: No running session although an informal get-together-and-run may be happening
Monday 22nd June: No running session although an informal get-together-and-run may be happening

Thursday 25th June: 7:00pm - all levels running session from the Hub (usual start point - please note the time)

Monday 29th June: 7:00pm - standard running session (for the current intermediates as well as current standard group)
Monday 29th June: 8:00pm - new beginners 10 week programme

I hope this makes sense. I'd like to persuade one of you to do the organiser training so that future holidays will not disrupt the group!

The 2 Thursday runs will be a bit different - some speedwork, making use of the playing field.....

Gin

Tuesday 26 May 2009

Summer Running

A bit more about running in hot weather - personally, I much prefer a cold crisp day than a hot muggy one for running! There are some things that can help to make running in warmer weather more comfortable:
  1. Don't expect to run at the same pace when it's hot. Ease off & ensure that you warm up properly. This is especially relevant if you are running when on holiday somewhere hot.
  2. Hydration becomes more important. Try to keep on sipping water during the 2 hour window before running, but don't gulp down pints just before! You might want to try running with water - there are neat oval ring shaped water bottles that are designed for this. There are also waist packs designed to hold water bottles and hydration packs (waist or rucksack types) with a plastic water store. Practise & see what suits you. Drinking after your run is also important - but again, don't gulp large volumes quickly.
  3. Review when you run. Early morning or late evening may be cooler options than midday.
  4. Kit - look for fabrics that are wickable (aka breathable, aka dri fit). These take moisture away from your body, helping you to keep cool and avoid clammy sweaty fabric sticking to your skin. These tend to be better than cotton which gets heavy when wet. Wickable fabrics also tend to be made with flatter seams so they chafe less.
  5. Sun safety - remember to wear sunscreen. A hat (e.g. baseball cap) can help too.
  6. Sunglasses - not essential, but a nice-to-have. If you get hayfever, you may find that wrap around shades help to protect your eyes from becoming irritated.

Monday 25 May 2009

WRN AGM

This is on Saturday 20th June, 11am at Salisbury City Football Club. £20 to attend that includes a 5K run (multi terrain, goody bag & medal!), lunch, guest speaker Sam Murphy (who's written some excellent books on running) and a workshop. And the AGM bit!
I'm cheesed off that I can't make it (will still be in Canada) as it sounds like a good day!