Track Thursday

Date: Thu 5 August 2021
Time: 19:00

Track on Thursday is as follows:

Track Rules During Coronavirus

Although lockdown rules have been eased, the following courtesies remain unchanged.

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water bottle. There may now be a place to fill your bottle at the track. Water fountains are also operating on the Heath. 
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Paddock Wood Coach

Date: Sun 5 September 2021
Time: 06:50

We've booked a coach to take us all to Paddock Wood, only 18 months later than originally planned.

There are an incredible 61 Chasers signed up for the race. Race entries are still open if you wish to join in.

Summer League - Dulwich (Confirmed

Date: Sun 15 August 2021
Time: 09:30

Summer League Dulwich 15th August

Update, transport and requests for sign ups

Start Time
9.30 (event now amended)

Sign Up
As we are going to be putting a coach on, whether you running or cheering, can you sign up to the event. I will assume you are getting the coach unless you tell me otherwise. It would be really helpful if you could sign up for the following reasons:
1. Runners: Helps me with recording times on the day
2. All: I obviously don’t want to leave Kentish Town without everyone on board and the last thing I want to do is leave a Chaser lost in South London!

Full details of coach will be updated early next week but it is likely to be:
Depart Talacre: 7.30
Depart Dulwich: 12.45
Thanks

Nick

More about the wonderful Summer League...

Summer League is a series of four-to-five friendly running events held by a group of 9 like-minded London running clubs each summer.

Each fixture consists of:

• An all-abilities 5 mile or 10K race for adults (ages 15+).
• A fun run aimed at children under 6.
• A "tenderfoot race" aimed at 6–14 year olds.
• Relay races. Each leg is about 300-400m long. There are races for men's, women's and mixed teams. Adults and children compete together.
• A picnic provided by the host club.

This fixture is in Dulwich Park

Saturday Morning Track

Date: Sat 31 July 2021
Time: 10:00

This week's session is:

4-6 repeats of 1 mile at your 10 mile pace with a 2 minute recovery.

Please let us know if you have a season ticket. The club will pay for you if you don't have a track season ticket, but we need to know numbers. All annual season tickets were extended for 82 days last year, so even if your ticket says it has expired it may still be valid.

Track Rules During Coronavirus

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water as there is none available at the track.
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Track Thursday

Date: Thu 29 July 2021
Time: 19:00

Track on Thursday is as follows:

10 x {400m (3k pace) [2 min]}. Total distance 4000m

Track Rules During Coronavirus

Although lockdown rules have been eased, the following courtesies remain unchanged.

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water bottle. There may now be a place to fill your bottle at the track. Water fountains are also operating on the Heath. 
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Volunteer Summer Beginners Week 2

Date: Tue 27 July 2021
Time: 19:00

Volunteer at Summer Beginners Week 2 of an 8-week course.  

Starts at 7pm at the Gospel Oak entrance to Hampstead Heath.  

Whole session lasts between 30 to 45 mins. 

Skills - enthusiam, chatting, supporting, encouraging 

London Marathon Elite drinks volunteering

Date: Sun 3 October 2021
Time: 07:00

Every year, the Mornington Chasers organise one of the elite drinks tables at the London Marathon, in exchange for places in the race.  We need Chasers to volunteer to help out between 7am and around 11am/12pm on the day.  We'll be based just before Tower Bridge.  It's an early start but lots of fun and a unique perspective on this amazing event.  

I have given priority to Chasers who signed up for this last year and missed out, and we now have 8 places left over to allocate to any current member (paid or lifetime).  (If you signed up last year and have told me you would like to volunteer this year then please don't sign up here as well - you are already on the list.)

Volunteers will need to register online (with a passport-style photo).  Once your place is confirmed, I'll send you a link to do this.  

***Please contact Lizzy if you have signed up but can no longer volunteer!***

Southern Athletics League Fixture 3 - Perivale

Date: Sun 15 August 2021
Time: 11:00

*NEW DATE 15th August 2021*

Play chess with me!

Date: Thu 29 July 2021
Time: 19:00

Meet on the benches by the track at Parliament Hill. I shall bring a board and pieces and can teach you if you don't know how to play. The games need not be serious and I'm happy to chat as we play.

Chingford League Race 1- Hog Hill

Date: Sat 18 September 2021
Time: 12:30

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

Chingford League Relays- Wanstead Flats

Date: Sat 5 March 2022
Time: 10:00

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

Chingford League Race 6- Victoria Park

Date: Sat 5 February 2022
Time: 10:00

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

Chingford League Race 5- Epping Forest XC

Date: Sat 22 January 2022
Time: 10:00

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

Chingford League Race 2- XC Venue TBC

Date: Sat 2 October 2021
Time: 10:00

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

LOCATION TBC

Chingford League Race 3- Lee Valley Velopark

Date: Wed 20 October 2021
Time: 19:30

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

Chingford League Race 4- Trent Park XC

Date: Sat 27 November 2021
Time: 12:00

A winter athletics league for N & E London: A mix of cross country and tarmac surfaces, over 5 miles or 5k. The league offers serious competition for fast athletes combined with an inclusive ethos to encourage newer runners to "give it a go". The mix of challenges is also perfect for park runners who are improving, but want to vary distances and terrain to boost their performance and progress towards goals like 10k, half marathons and beyond. 

https://chingfordleague.co.uk/

Volunteering for the Chasers Summer League Event

Date: Sun 25 July 2021
Time: 08:00

Hi Summer League Volunteers

Firstly, many thanks from the club and msyelf for volunteering.

Your full race day briefing for Sunday is now available at the following location:

http://www.chaser.me.uk/docs/ckeditorupload/60fae654f1fb7.pdf

Can you please read this ahead of the day so you know what time to turn up, where and what you will be doing. Can you also send me a WhatsApp with your number as soon as you have recieved this so I can make a full contact list ahead of the day. My number is in the pack.

Thanks

Nick

Summer League - Regent's Park - Confirmed

Date: Sun 25 July 2021
Time: 09:00

Summer League is a series of four-to-five friendly running events held by a group of 9 like-minded London running clubs each summer.

Each fixture consists of:

• An all-abilities 5 mile or 10K race for adults (ages 15+).
• A fun run aimed at children under 6.
• A "tenderfoot race" aimed at 6–14 year olds.
• Relay races. Each leg is about 300-400m long. There are races for men's, women's and mixed teams. Adults and children compete together.
• A picnic provided by the host club.

This fixture is organised by Mornington Chasers in Regent's Park

22nd July 2021 - Update

Mornington Chasers important Summer League Announcement for the Regents Park Race on Sunday 25th July.

The race time has been brought forward to 9AM and the event/picnic area will be the softball pitch opposite our usual area.

The reason for some modifications to the event is due to COVID. As we know COVID is still with us. Royal Parks have certain protocols which need to be considered in the planning of the event and observed on the day. In order to do that all runners need to be aware of the key facts which are published on the Summer League Website.

Two highlight the two key considerations for all participants:

1. Do not turn up if displaying symptoms, or have been in contact with someone that has tested positive

2. Consider the safety measures (relating to Covid) that will be in place in order that you can make an informed decision whether to participate  

http://www.thesummerleague.uk/fixture.php?id=49

Can I ask that all participants, including those wishing to register on the day, read all the information at this link.

Many thanks

Nick

Track Thursday

Date: Thu 22 July 2021
Time: 19:00

Track on Thursday is as follows:

8-10 x {600m (5k pace=2'16") [2 min]}. Total distance 6000m.

If you are racing on Sunday, do 8 reps.

Track Rules During Coronavirus

Although lockdown rules have been eased, we must still stick to Hampstead Heath's rules on using the track which currently remain unchanged.

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water as there is none available at the track.
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Tuesday Club Night

Date: Tue 20 July 2021
Time: 20:30

We are back up and running at the club again! - so lets get back up and drinking at the pub again...

Sign up here if you are interested in having a drink post run tomorrow evening

Saturday Morning Track

Date: Sat 17 July 2021
Time: 10:00

This week's session is:

4-5 repeats of 1 mile at your 10 mile pace with a 2 minute recovery.

Please let us know if you have a season ticket. The club will pay for you if you don't have a track season ticket, but we need to know numbers. All annual season tickets were extended for 82 days last year, so even if your ticket says it has expired it may still be valid.

Track Rules During Coronavirus

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water as there is none available at the track.
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Sri Chinmoy 10K

Date: Sat 17 July 2021
Time: 08:30

Battersea Park - Entry link here - Perhaps followed by brunch

Track Thursday

Date: Thu 15 July 2021
Time: 19:00

Track on Thursday is as follows:

10x {400m (10k pace=2'16'') [1min]}. Total distance 4000m

Track Rules During Coronavirus

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water as there is none available at the track.
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Southern Athletics League Fixture 2 - Uxbridge

Date: Sun 11 July 2021
Time: 12:00

You can see the timetable and the available events for the Southern Athletics fixtures here.

Triffic Trail 10k race Enfield

Date: Sun 26 September 2021
Time: 10:30

Hi!

I've entered this race. Come join me for some fresh air and lovely scenic trails in Trent Country Park, as well as trying for a PB! Could bring some tea and cake too for postrun :)

See link to signup... https://www.triffictrail.com

The race takes place entirely within the picturesque grounds of Trent Park Country Park, Enfield. It is a beautiful location with plenty of great views, woodland walks and fun running. This is an annual open event and attracts a full range of runners from the very fast elite, to first-timers and fun runners. Many competitors return year after year. The course has everything, taking in grass and path, woods and open fields, a few hills and some fast roadway, but all within Trent Park.

Saturday Morning Track

Date: Sat 10 July 2021
Time: 10:00

This week's session is:

We're switching focus from pure speed to endurance this week with 3-4 repeats of 1 mile at your 10 mile pace with a 2 minite recovery.

Track Rules During Coronavirus

• You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.
• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water as there is none available at the track.
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.

Birthday drinks after Thursday track

Date: Thu 15 July 2021
Time: 20:00

Anyone interested in having a birthday drink with me on the 15th after track. Venue will be a pub somewhere near the Heath, I will book something when I get an idea of numbers. 

Track Thursday

Date: Thu 8 July 2021
Time: 19:00

Track on Thursday is as follows:

4-6 x {800m[2min]}

You must book a slot using our calendar before coming to track. If you have not booked you will be asked to leave.

Track Rules During Coronavirus

• You must follow all the coaches' instructions on social distancing.
• If you are showing coronavirus symptoms you must not attend track. You must follow government guidance and self-isolate. You should obtain a coronavirus test and inform welfare@chaser.me.uk if you have a positive test.
• Please bring your own water as there is none available at the track.
• You can find a full risk assessment here.
• Track sessions are free to club members. You can obtain a £5 temporary membership if you wish to try the club out.

General Track Etiquette

• Run anticlockwise in lane 1. 
• Overtake on the outside. Stay in lane 1 if someone is overtaking.
• Do not cross the throws area.
• No headphones.
• Do not run two abreast.