Training
We meet at various locations on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 18:00 and 19:00 see the training plan for details, and on Sunday mornings some members meet at 9:00 am for the obligatory longer run. Our members cover a wide range of abilities; some are at “the sharp end” of races while others run just for fun or simply to keep fit.
The Monday and Wednesday sessions are mixed ability sessions suitable for everyone – nobody runs on their own, why not give it a try. You will be placed into a group dependent upon your current ability. Individual structured training plans are offered to those who want to plan ahead and ‘peak’ for key races.
All athletes parking at a venue before training should allow themselves time to warm up before starting the session.
If you intend to stay injury free, please stretch out after your training session.
Please wear high viz or bright clothing for training sessions, especially during dark nights.
Most Blyth sessions will have a large group and a smaller group if the number of available coaches available allow.
These sessions are also mirrored in Amble, contact Andrea if interested.
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| Mon 29-Apr |
SWITCH UP 1 mile @ 10k pace / ½ mile easy Main session starts 7.00pm w3w.co/civic.pram.mops |
Shorter Session 1 mile effort / ½ mile easy |
TRACK SESSION (Please note cover charge of £1-50; Churchill Playing Fields Coaches: Craig Harmon, Nigel Gorvett |
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| Wed 1-May |
TEMPO RUN 2 x 2 mile tempo run / 3 min rec Bandstand to Seaton Sluice and back Warm-up/drills start 6:45 (optional) Main Session starts 7:00 pm Coach: Steve D, Richard |
Shorter Session
2 mile tempo run / 3 min rec / 2 mile easy
Coach: Anne |
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| Thu 2-May | Strength & Conditioning (Please note that there will be a charge of £2) Bede Academy Sixth Avenue, Blyth. NE24 2SY 7 – 8 pm |
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| Sun 5-May |
Gateshead ½ marathon (2024 Grand Prix Race 3)
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| Mon 6-May | BANK HOLIDAY – NO TRAINING | |||
| Wed 8-May | HILL EFFORTS max of 4 hill efforts (~0.7 mile), jog back down rec. Furnace bank Car Park What3words Warm-up/drills start 6:45 (optional)
Main Session starts 7:00 pm Coaches: Anne, Richard, Steve D |
Shorter ~0.6M option available |
Gordon Smith Relays Contact Ralph if interested |
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| Thu 9-May | Strength & Conditioning (Please note that there will be a charge of £2) Bede Academy Sixth Avenue, Blyth. NE24 2SY 7 – 8 pm |
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| Mon 13-May |
SUMMER CUP Race 1 Race starts 7:15 pm |
TRACK SESSION (Please note cover charge of £1-50; Churchill Playing Fields Coaches: Craig Harmon, Nigel Gorvett |
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| Wed 15-May |
FARTLEK SESSION 2 sets of – Warm up at 6.45pm Main session at 7.00pm Session suitable for everyone – do as many or as few as you like Meet at Blyth Beach Car Park, run to campsite for session Coaches: Richard, Gwen |
Clice Cookson 10k (2024 Grand Prix Race 4)
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| Thu 16-May | Strength & Conditioning (Please note that there will be a charge of £2) Bede Academy Sixth Avenue, Blyth. NE24 2SY 7 – 8 pm |
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| Sat 18-May |
SENIOR TRACK AND FIELD LEAGUE 2 Churchill track, Whitley Bay |
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| Mon 20-May |
PAIRED EFFORTS Up to 12 x 400m loop with a partner Warm up at 6.45pm Main session at 7.00pm Meet at Blyth Beach Car Park, run to campsite for session Coaches: Gwen, Richard, Steve D |
TRACK SESSION (Please note cover charge of £1-50; Churchill Playing Fields Coaches: Craig Harmon, Nigel Gorvett |
NEMAA Track & Field fixture 1 Monkton Stadium |
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| Wed 22-May |
LONG EFFORTS 2 x 1 mile / 2min rec 4 x 0.5 mile / 1min rec Blyth Beach Car Park Main Session starts 7:00 pm Coaches: Anne, Richard, Steve D |
Shorter Session 1 x 1 mile / 2min rec |
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| Thu 23-May | Strength & Conditioning (Please note that there will be a charge of £2) Bede Academy Sixth Avenue, Blyth. NE24 2SY 7 – 8 pm |
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| Mon 27-May | BANK HOLIDAY – NO TRAINING | |||
| Wed 29-May |
PYRAMID 2/4/6/8/6/4/2min with 90 sec jog rec. Main Session starts 7:00 pm Coaches: Claire, Kandis, Steve D |
Shorter Session 2/4/6/4/2min with 2min jog rec
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NEGP Track & Field fixture 2 Monkton Stadium |
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| Thu 30-May | Strength & Conditioning (Please note that there will be a charge of £2) Bede Academy Sixth Avenue, Blyth. NE24 2SY 7 – 8 pm |
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