Hi everybody,
This is the final week of training and will be the last update of 2024. Lower down this email are details of runs over the Christmas period and if you can’t make any of these sessions then training resumes at the hall on 8th January.
Well done to all juniors who competed yesterday at Temple Park in the North East Cross Country Championships. And well done to everyone for their efforts at training and races throughout 2024.
Training w/c Monday 16 December
Quayside run for eligible over 12 juniors* only: 6-7pm Monday 16 December (final Quayside session of 2024)
Steady out and back run for over 12 juniors who can run a comfortable sub 30mins 5k. Meet at the Cycle Hub car park (free of charge after 6pm): Quayside, NE6 1BU. The Cycle Hub – It’s all about the bike
(*Important note: Juniors who attend this session must be over 12 and must have already agreed with a coach that they can attend. Juniors should not just turn up as they will not be able to join the session.)
All juniors training: 6-7pm Wednesday 18 December (final Wednesday session of 2024)
Meet: Newcastle School for Girls, Brandling Sports Hall, NE2 4RU.
All under 12s must be dropped off and collected by parents / guardians from the fire exit doors in the main hall.
All parents and guardians may stay to watch the Under 12s session in the hall.
Runs over the Christmas period: dates and details.
**Please check Facebook before travelling for any last-minute adjustments or cancellations e.g. due to the weather**
**Juniors must be over 12 and able to run a comfortable sub-30 mins 5k**
Monday 23 December
Meet 15.30 at the car park, Swalwell Cricket Club, ideally with headtorches if you have them. Go to: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NNZBDWZ5p326S9tx7 Lead coach: Paul Colver.
Thursday 26 December (Boxing Day)
Meet 10am Newburn Leisure Centre NE15 8ND. Lead coach: Paul O’Mara.
Parkruns.
All juniors are encouraged to take part in parkruns (5k adult and 2k juniors). 9am Saturdays – also check the parkrun site for runs scheduled for Christmas Day. All runners must register for a parkrun barcode on their website and bring it with them on the run.
Upcoming races / dates for your diary.
Indicative Wednesday training dates 2024-25 – Tyne Bridge Harriers Juniors (clicks through to website) Please note these could be subject to change – latest details provided on the weekly email.
2025
January
Sunday 19 January: NEHL Cross Country, Wrekenton
Saturday 25 January: Northern Cross Country Championships
February
Sunday 2 February: NEHL Cross Country, Temple Park (Sherman Cup / Davison Shield)
Saturday 22 February: National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill, London. Further information on club entry to follow. Any queries to coach Paul O’Mara: pomara23@googlemail.com
March
Saturday 1 March: NEHL Cross Country, Alnwick Castle
Every week: Parkrun.
5k 9am Saturdays and Junior 2k 9am Sundays. Find your local runs and register here: home | parkrun UK
If there are any races you’d like to see featured here, email me at juniorsecretary@tynebridgeharriers.com
Useful club information:
Club communications channels: https://www.tynebridgeharriers.com/juniors/club-communications/
Buy Club kit, including vests – see the ‘club clothing’ section on the website. Please allow at least a week or two in advance if you need a vest for racing. Front Page – Tyne Bridge Harriers Juniors
Happy running to all juniors!
Claire.
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