Richard Kirk asks:

• Would you like to be a little fitter?
• Do you want to tackle that last control with zest instead of on your knees?
• Do you fancy being able to gallop uphill rather than stagger?
• Do you want work off some summer fat and get into the new season with some bounce?

….THEN try his free Fitness Session:

Saturday 30 September 2017 from 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Location:         Jacob Smith Park, Scriven Road, Knaresborough.  Meet just inside the Park entrance (SE348581) – opposite Park Grove.

The session will be for 90 minutes and will comprise:

• Some dynamic stretching. Learn how to do the carioca!  Do some silly walks!
• A run uphill and ……….. more runs uphill.
• The interval quickstep.
• Unwind with some stretching exercises – try out a stretch of your iliotibial band or your quads, or just hug your knees.

Terrain:         Exercises will be exclusively on soft grass.  We will be using a cleared area and various paths.  We will not be in the overgrown areas.  Jacob Smith is great place for a quiet run over pleasantly undulating terrain.

Equipment:    You need what you would normally wear to run on open terrain.  Shorts will be OK, but have a track suit or equivalent with you to help control your cooling down.  Bring a waterproof in case of wet weather.  Do not forget to pack some drinks for re-hydration and maybe even a snack bar.

In the unlikely event of the need to cancel e.g. really bad weather there will be a notice here, so please check the website before coming along on the day.

This session is for EVERYONE whatever your age or level of fitness. Whether you have never even tried to run for a bus or are able to overtake it, I will have an exercise programme tailored for you.

See you there!

Richard.

Richard Kirk and Jemima Parker will be conducting two more coaching sessions building on basic techniques covered before Christmas.  These will be:

• Saturday 28 January 2017 – Relocation techniques
• Saturday 4 February 2017 – Distance estimation

Venue:  Valley Gardens, Harrogate.  Meet at the Crucifix Memorial near the edge of the wooded area to the south west of the mini-golf course.  Grid Ref: SE 291548.

Parking: in either Ebor Rise or Harlow Moor Drive.

Timing:  each session will start at 14.00 and will last 90 minutes.

Equipment:  Compasses and maps will be provided.

Clothing:  Please wear suitable clothes and footwear for running/walking on wet and muddy ground in and out of the woods and not only on paths.   We will be active most of the time, but there will be some standing around during explanation/teaching, so dress warmly.

Under 16’s should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

If you have tried orienteering and want to be better, want to know what it is all about, love maps and working with them – or just want to run, come along to my coaching sessions on 5 and 26 November 2016.

Each activity will be made up of demonstrating orienteering techniques, trying them out and then applying them in two competition courses.

Please meet at 2.00pm at the Crucifix monument (just near the top end of the mini-golf course) in Valley Gardens, Harrogate. Cost £1.50. Each session will last about 90 minutes.

No specialist equipment is needed. Wear suitable footwear for running on rough ground and clothing appropriate to being outside whatever the weather – preferably clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy.

For further information, contact me, Richard Kirk, Coach, CLARO. 01423 879313  or richardk@claro-orienteering.org.uk.

The wait is finally over – details of this year’s Christmas Dinner can be found here.  It should be splendid! Please let us know if you want to come as we need to secure the best table.  And no, this is not me taking over as Social Secretary – just helping out until someone volunteers!

What were you doing the weekend the clocks went back?

A comment made at our recent AGM about how few Claros had been spotted at recent events got Linda thinking, “If we weren’t orienteering at the weekend what were we all doing?”   So via the means of modern technology she decided to find out.   It seems we were all very busy!  Thank you to everyone who replied.   Here’s what we were up to:

Geoffrey and Lindsey Hensman:  Falkirk Park Run.  This is the second time we have been, although Geoffrey did a few when we were still in Harrogate.  Continue reading The Weekend the Clocks Went Back →

The successful series of junior training events concluded this week as the light evenings draw to a close.  They were well attended and we hope that not only did the participants enjoy themselves, but also that they will go on to enjoy the sport in the future, perhaps even as club members.  Thanks to Phil, Jemima and Richard for organising.  If you (or your mum or dad) want to have a go, there are plenty of local events in the calendar, and always people on hand to help those that need it – all you have to do is ask!

Richard and Jemima with three successful participants – well done to Luke Fry, Eve Whitaker and Alex Romanec (Luke’s dad Stephen did not qualify for a certificate!)  (Photo – Phil Headford)

New for this year, we are running training sessions for Juniors (8+) on Tuesday evenings in the Autumn term.  They start next week on 9 Sep 14.  Parents welcome to join in!  Pass the Continue reading Junior Training in September →