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Monday 31 August 2020
Training Monday 31st August
Sunday 30 August 2020
Test of New Club Monday/Thursday Training Procedures
As Richard mentions in this post (http://calderglen.blogspot.com/2020/08/senior-harriers-exit-from-lockdown-for.html), the Harriers' committee is drafting a plan for a return to training which Richard will detail in due course. To allow us to refine those plans, we would like to run a trial of the plan this Thursday by inviting those who have entered the September Auldhouse 5k as of 22:00 today, Sunday 30th August and who are able to attend the training on Thursday evening. That is everyone on this list from Jim Holmes to Morgan Beaton. The aim for this trial is to have a limited number of Harriers at first to see if it works with a relatively small number before refining and launching to the full membership.
Richard will post on the blog with a bullet list outlining the procedure you must follow before, during and after the session (the session will be the Auldhouse 5k individual time trial). So for the moment, this post is just about gathering the names of those who can attend on Thursday.
If those on the list are able to attend the club on Thursday, arriving there at between 19:10 and 19:30, then please fill in this form anytime before 18:30 pm on Thursday. It is vital that you type your name in full according to the spelling in this list as the automatic assignment to packs matches up registered names with a master pack list. The data recorded on this form will automatically generate two lists:
A) our track & trace list for the session with name and telephone number of each participant.
B) a list of bubbles/packs which you have to stick to for the evening. There are a maximum of 5 people per bubble/pack. The list of packs will appear here and automatically update every 5 minute as names start to be registered.
If you register your name and then find you cannot attend the session, just submit the form again and click the box that says no-longer attending.
If you can't make Thursday evening, then no problem, just do the Auldhouse TT on your own during the window from this Thursday to the following Wednesday as previously advised in this post.
Bear with us while we try to get something workable together. Any questions on this form, then let me know.
Alan
Grand Prix Final 2020 - The Auldhouse 5k TT September Edition
UPDATED WITH START/FINISH LINE DETAILS
The final race of this year's GP is to be the September edition of the Auldhouse TT, again run as a solo effort. The difference this time is that the course will start and finish in Auldhouse rather than at Langlands (Gordon has marked the start/finish as detailed below). Times will be taken from the elapsed time field on Garmin Connect or Strava. Make sure to start a new session for the effort and press the start/stop button to start and finish the session.
The competition window for this one will be Thursday 3rd September until Wednesday 9th September.
As is usual for the final GP race, all jokers you presently have will be automatically played, so no need to declare jokers, just put your name down on the list using this form. Those entered so far are listed here. Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 2nd September.
Alan
THE COURSE
The start is at the lamp post on the right of the road at the houses on the way out of Auldhouse as illustrated below. There is a red "S" painted on the ground on both sides of the road.
THE FINISH
The finish line is at the lamp post just after the gate into the primary school and in-line with the word "BUS" on the ground and level with the end of the Auldhouse Arms building/car park entry as shown in the photos below. There is also a red "F" painted on the kerb on the left side of the road only.
Thanks to Gordon for going out and setting that out.
Alan
Senior Harriers exit from lockdown for Phase 3
Hello Members
Following further updates from the Scottish Government's COVID-19 route map we are allowed to resume sport in line with sports specific guidance from Sportscotland and Scottish Athletics and public health advice.
"Organised outdoor non-contact sporting activity can be undertaken by all ages with no physical distancing required on the field of play." The field of play for us is warm up, main session and cool down.
So the key here is for Mondays & Thursdays club sessions to return it is classed as "Organised outdoor non-contact sporting activity".
The committee had a meeting last week to discuss how we can restart club training with COVID-19 restrictions and work is under way to do this.
So to prepare everyone mentally it won't be like what we did before, there will be new rules in place that we as club need to do and rules laid down by the Sports Club who are our Facility provider that we need to follow.
Changes to be aware of include
1. An online booking system to attend Mondays & Thursdays club sessions using Google forms on the blog (similar to how we book to club races). We need to keep a register of training attendance for track and trace purposes.
2. Members split into their training packs (Scottish Athletics refer to them as bubbles) before you turn up for training to prevent people mixing outside their training pack (bubble).
3. Entering Sports club to join your training pack only and social distancing (2 metres) with everyone else
4. Toilets will be accessible
5. No changing room or showering facilities
6. We have agreed the Tuesday night training will not return immediately until we have successful re-started Mondays & Thursdays as this night of training has its own attendance complexities.
7. Work is in progress to get the Wednesday junior training back in September but no date set.
8. No access to Sports Club gym.
The committee have not set a date to re-start training but I hope it will be in September. The committee have agreed to have a test training night with a small number of members to see how our new systems work.
The committee and I will keep everyone updated on our progress. However I would like to say I hope we can have all members cooperation and goodwill to follow any new rules to help the return of club training and respect the work the it is involved in our preparations.
Kind regards
Richard
Relevant Links
Phase 3 - https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/clubs/club-support/coronavirus/
Please pay attention to documents "General guidance for Athletes" but please feel free to look at any others General Guidance documents.
Thursday 27 August 2020
Training Thursday 27th August
Sunday 23 August 2020
Training Monday 24th August 2020
After last week's tough session (of which there will be more to come), this week we will put a bit of zip back into the legs with shorter reps (10k pace though) and consequently more recoveries.
3 sets of 6 x 400m. 30 seconds between reps, 2 minutes between sets (i.e. 30 seconds at the end of the last rep in the set plus 1:30 giving 2 minutes total).
The total volume (7.2km) is getting towards total race distance (10km) but we are getting plenty of recoveries on this one. Try to stay light on your feet, particularly towards the end of the session and think of maintaining good form rather than straining/hanging on.
Alan
Thursday 20 August 2020
Training Thursday 20th August
Monday 17 August 2020
Training Monday 17th August
Thursday 13 August 2020
Training Thursday 13th August
Monday 10 August 2020
Training Monday 10th August
Thursday 6 August 2020
Training Thursday 6th August
Monday 3 August 2020
Training Monday 3rd August
2 x 1600m, 1 minute recoveries + 2 x 800m, 30 second recoveries + 4 x 400m, 30 second recoveries
The total rep distance is the same as the 16 x 400m's we did several weeks ago but clearly the above is more challenging. The workout set up video follows.
Alan
Sunday 2 August 2020
Grand Prix Race 11 - August Auldhouse 5k
ALAN
The August Auldhouse 5k (run anytime from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th August) is Grand Prix race number 11. As such, we need you to enter the race via this form and record the number of jokers you wish to play. This is so that everyone can see how many and who they are up against before committing to playing jokers. You can re-enter as many times as you wish using the same form if you wish to change the number of jokers to be played.
Those entered so far are here.
As usual, start a clean session on your watch and press the start button when you cross the start line and press the stop button when you cross the finish line.
The Grand Prix has been updated so use the usual links on the left to view the current positions and jokers. It is tight at the top of the men's event and also not concluded in the ladies either. The September Auldhouse 5k will be the 12th and final GP race this season.
Alan