Safe with no sound

22 August 2017 - By Graham Eyre

Hello All,

With darker evenings on their way, and a lot of new members, now would be a good time for a quick reminder of the group leader’s role and the running etiquette we require from everyone running.  The group leader’s role is to set the correct pace for the group, ensure everyone stays as a group, (meaning turn backs if necessary) and as far as is practical keep everyone safe. The runner’s responsibility is to listen to any instructions from the group leader and be aware of everyone else in the group. That way the group can work as a team, and make the group leader’s role easier.

Let’s all stick to these few simple rules and we can all stay safe and have a good Tuesday night running experience.

I have bulleted these points below

• Have a purpose for your training session (Recovery/Tempo Run) It will dictate your speed group.
• Ensure you use the first mile to warm up as most of us go straight into the run without warm up/drills.
• Run as a group. Turn back when necessary and fall in behind the back marker. It’s important to keep moving, not get ahead and stop on the corner till others catch up.
• Do not drop down from your usual speed group and then push the pace. Allow the regular runners of the group to lead the way.
• If dropping down in speed consider offering to lead a group who may want an intermediate step between the minute and half minute pace. i.e. 7:45, 8:15, 8:45
• Now the evenings are drawing in Hi-Vis is required (that means reflective not just yellow)
• Check the website for the route and make the Chairman’s job easier by offering to lead a group. Don’t always leave it to the same people.
• Consider slowing the tempo down for the last half mile of the run so you finish comfortably, it is not a race.
• Please do not use headphones while out running with the club
• Last but not least, enjoy yourself.

 

Thank you

Graham

Coach Co-ordinator