Mornington Chasers Newsletter
8 June 2015
7 June 2015
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Club News
- Summer League – important info!!!
- Club Championships
- Southern Athletics League - practice
- Parliament Hill Track
This week's training / activities
Race results and reports
CLUB NEWS
SUMMER LEAGUE results are not yet out for last Sunday nor the complete list of trophies for people to collect from the club (if you missed the prize giving). As these races are handled by volunteers from the clubs, checking times and working out points can take a bit of time.
Our CLUB HOSTS SUMMER LEAGUE event on Sunday 19 July – please put this date in your diary. Rob Mitchell is to Race Direct on the day. We need volunteers to help run and marshal the event plus prepare the food and, of course, run. Details about exactly what is required are to follow but if you would like to volunteer your services now please speak to Rob or Lizzy (Summer League Organiser).
On the SATURDAY EVENING, THE DAY BEFORE OUR SUMMER LEAGUE the old Chasers brigade are planning to book a room at the Pineapple, Kentish Town at 19:00. If you would like to join them and share some food, beer and chat you are most welcome. Please let Seb know who is in contact with founder member Gerry about this.
The NEXT SUMMER LEAGUE RACE is next Sunday, 14 June at Headstone Manor, hosted by Metros - 10K race followed by the children’s mile and relays plus picnic. This is a terrific team event, for which the club pays your entry fees, and a great opportunity to get to know and cheer on your club mates (especially in the relays). Details can be seen in the Events section on our website.
Due to Cabbage Patch being cancelled, this year the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE is to be The Mornington Chasers Regents Park 10K on Sunday, 1 November. Please state that you are a member of Mornington Chasers when you sign up and pay online at www.nice-work.org.uk If you are new to the club this is a fabulous way to experience a race that we have long been associated with and is the source of most of our funds. Basically the winter series 10Ks in the Regent’s Park are why we keep subscription rates low and include many additional benefits. Volunteers from the club are always welcome and actively encouraged to marshal at the events which run from October to March.
ATHLETICS / TRACK TEAM PRACTICE SESSION is planned for next Saturday, 13 June at Parliament Hill. This is an informal session in preparation for the next SAL event 20 June. Please contact Kelly at athletics@chaser.me.uk if you would like to take part in this session or be part of the team and which events you are interested in. Each of the meetings has 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m relays and volunteers from each of the participating clubs.
Do you have plans to, or currently use the PARLIAMENT HILL TRACK for training at times other than just during club training sessions? If so, please contact Andrea at newsletter@chaser.me.uk with details.
TRAINING THIS WEEK
TUESDAY
Meet at Talacre Mezzanine Level at 1900 for briefing and 1915 departure.
Coached session with Andrea – threshold based plus relays.
Choice of summer runs which may include, across Hampstead Heath and beyond, The Regent's Park or Madame Tussauds, from 5 to 6 or up to 10 miles at various speeds depending on who is available to lead the groups.
Potential new members are welcome to try us out on a Tuesday night so are frequently spotted within our runs!
Tea and biscuits after the run on the Mezzanine Level at Talacre.
WEDNESDAY
Yoga - club subsidised yoga class, 1900 to 2000 at Talacre. Led by runner and yoga teacher Amy, yoga is the perfect way to complement your running. £5 for members and £8.00 for non-members. Sign-up at http://goo.gl/4b3cLl
THURSDAY
Sessions run by our coach Tom Craggs are for all members and are designed to develop and inspire excellence whatever your chosen discipline. Tom has recently coached several members to impressive personal best times and competition results in a mix of events, distances and championships. Please meet at Talacre for easy run to the session venue.
11 June – HILLS; 18 June TRACK
SATURDAY
Informal training session at Parliament Hill track – tbc depending on level of interest.
SUNDAY
Summer League, Headstone Manor.
London Triathlon League - Jetstream Triathlon
TRIATHLON
Triathlon England London League
We are one of the participating clubs in the Triathlon England London League. Please visit the club website for details of the races listed on the events page or www.triathlonengland.org.uk
Hannah is planning various BIKE SESSIONS (Swains Lane reps often at 0630 on Wednesday mornings) please see our Facebook page for updates.
RACE RESULTS
To include your results in the newsletter please email Andrea (newsletter@chaser.me.uk) with the details. A brief description of what you thought of the race and if you would recommend it to others would be great too, but not essential. There is no need to send results from Club races such as Summer League, Southern Athletics League and Cross Country as these are gathered by the team captains / event managers.
VITALITY WORLD TRIATHLON SPRINT, Hyde Park, Sunday 31 May
Jono Thomson 1:14:27 (3rd in Age Group 35-39)
(750m swim; 20K cycle; 5K run)
12:35; 3:36; 38:36; 1:37; 18:06
EDINBURGH MARATHON, Sunday 31 May
Simon Fitzmaurice 3:33:17 (pb)
FOREST 5 MILE RACE
Fiona Russell 36:16 (1st prize W45)
Gary Homewood 38:39
Eamon Byrne 40:23
Oliver Brady 46:13
RACE THE NEIGHBOURS 10K, EAST FINCHLEY, Sunday 7 June
‘A nice friendly atmosphere and an enjoyable route although I found it quite tough with the heat’
William Watt 48:50
REGENT’S PARK SUMMER SERIES 10K, Sunday 7 June
Dave Glencross 37:39
Donal Moran 39:17
Yoel Marson 40:09
Adrian Cathersides 40:57
Ben Barker 41:24
Sarah Whittaker-Axon 46:45 (pb)
Michael Teixeira 55:20
HELSINKI HALF MARATHON
Tom Craggs 76:40 (7th)
