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Subject:		Distance Races on the Track
Name:		Andy Fox
Date Posted:		May 10, 08 - 6:19 PM
IP Address:		87.254.69.85
Email:		a.c.fox@snhs.sch.im
Message:		Why not have a go at working on some speed? Why not try some distance races on the track on a Wednesday night? Coming up over the next few weeks is a varied array of races and so the chance for all athletes of almost any age to bring some variety and speed into their running. Have you asked yourself why have so many athletes improved on the IOM in recent years - Kev Loundes, Ed Gumbley, Gail Griffiths etc. Yes - hard work, training regularly etc. but also racing and training on the track ie. not neglecting their speed. OK - advert over. If you fancy trying a track race or two this is what some of my group will be doing over the next few weeks and what I know is happening at the NSC on Wednesdays :- 14/05 800m (6.45pm or after) 21/05 5000m (6.45pm or after) 03/06 10,000m (7.45pm) 11/06 1500m or 2000m Steeplechase (6.30pm approx) 18/06 Steve Jacobs Memorial Handicap Mile. (6.45 to 7pm approx) Most events will cost £3 to enter and are on early in the programme so report in at 6pm to warm up and get ready for your race. There are other events after 18/06 and I will list those that we may get a few to have a go at in a later post. So why not come along and give one or a few a try? There is nothing to lose, plenty of speed to gain and also there will be at least a few seniors and vets taking part in each - so you will not be on your own either!!! If keen on the Steeplechase but not sure about it as you have not hurdled before - my group will be doing a Steeplechase specific session on Tuesday 27/05 at the NSC meet at 6pm to warm up. Again, if unsure, email me or ring me on 626415. Hope to see some of you there.
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Re: Distance Races on the Track by Murray Lambden · May 11, 08 - 7:14 PM Re: Re: Distance Races on the Track by Andy Fox · May 11, 08 - 8:09 PM

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