Saturday 21 September 2019

Monday night junior sessions

We have now been allowed back on the track for cycling and running. 
We have reverted to the session times we had before the track closure. Younger group 7 to 8.10pm and older group 7.30 to 8.45pm. If any of the older group want to they can join in strength and conditioning with Jim between 7 and 7.30 providing they are going to take it seriously.
Line painting has been postponed till 2020 and is dependent on weather conditions. There is no set date as yet but  when it does happen the track will be closed for 2 weeks. 
We have been asked by the council to comply with the following guidance.  
'One of the biggest differences that users will see with the new surface is that water drains through it and away, rather than lying on the surface. To ensure that the pores in the surface continue to operate effectively it is important that dirt does not get onto the track to block them. It is therefore essential that any footwear or equipment (bike wheels etc) to be used on the track is clean before use.
The other factor to prolonging the life of the track is to even out the wear as much as possible. To this end we would ask that athletes do not use the inside 2 lanes unless essential for the training/ competition taking place.'
So please ensure your bikes and trainers are free of mud and dirt before you come and we will be doing some checks. If a bike is too dirty you won't be allowed to use it for the session. We will mark off the inside 4 lanes and if the training activity does not need accurate distances then run outside the markers and follow your  coach's instructions. The younger group will use the outside 4 lanes for cycling between 7 and 7.30 so warm up running should be done on inside lanes up to 7.30.. The older group will do a cycle session from 8.15 to 8.45 when all running has finished.
Wednesday run session will be back again from Wed 8th January 2020  All abilities catered for. The regular coaches will be Ann Butler and George Butler. Older juniors welcome too. £3 for this session unless you pay by standing order.