Oliver Fox who ran for Team GB at the European Cross Country Championships in Hyeres, France, last December, paid a visit to the Harrier's Monday junior training session this week (18 July) to talk about his experiences of running in the Championships and pass on his knowledge. Oliver, who is back from University, first trained with the Monday group of Harriers when he was age 8 and talked about how important it was for athletes of any age to be consistent and 'stick with it'; it wasn't always the athlete who excelled at an early age who achieves success in the long run. The most important message, perhaps, was to make sure that you continue to enjoy it - train with others and have some fun as well as competition. Oliver also found time at the session to help pace some of the Harrier juniors for good 800m times. He was assisted by Dylan Dukes, another of our talented juniors. Read on for details of all the Harrier training sessions and additional photos at the various groups.(Monday photo below by Alice)
Wells City Harrier training groups continue over the summer but with some modifications due to a number of the volunteer coaches and athletes being away. Here's the latest update, but always check the Harrier website calendar once a week to see if there are any further changes:
Monday juniors at Millfield track - these sessions continue 6pm-7.15pm until and including 1st August; They then re-commence on 5th September 6pm-7pm. Contact Graham Goldsmid, Paul Chadwick or Al Thorner
Tuesday endurance group at Millfield track - these sessions continue 6.30pm-7.30pm across the summer and the training schedule is as shown on the calendar entry. Contact Jon James or Simon Prior
Wednesday training group from Wells Rugby Club for seniors - this group continues every week, from 6.30pm/6.40pm but note that every month there is a pub run and next Wednesday (27th July) it is from Priddy (see calendar entry). contact Lynne Elstob or Andy Piper.
There is an informal Saturday group of senior runners from Evercreech Sports Ground on a 7 mile road circuit at 6.45am every week throughout the year.(yes, even in the dark before dawn in December!) Contact Paul or Mike Rusca.
Sunday training group continues most Sundays, for a long run,and at present some are in training for the Rejkyavik Marathon on 20th August. A number will be going to tackle the Exmoor Seaview race on 31st July. Contact Mike or one of the Wednesday group.
Tuesday group at the track warming up - they use the track or the field (photo below by Paul)
Wednesday training groups - one group for those relatively new to running or who like a short run; and one for those who like to run on the hills or run long from Wells Rugby Club. (photo by Lynne)
Wednesday group up on the Mendips above Ebbor Gorge by Ian Carpenters memorial stile (photo by Mike)
Saturday morning social runners - always chatting on the undulating road run from Evercreech and often they spend as much time chatting afterwards as the run itself! (photo below by Kev)
