SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
(To receive feedback on the proposed move of the club base)
7.30 P.M. MONDAY 8TH APRIL 2019
ROWING CLUB FUNCTION ROOM
Open to all paid up members of Wye Valley Runners
Club Runs
On Monday the Committee discussed club runs. In order to make sure that we cater for the widest possible range of abilities, we have decided that we will revert to Monday being a run for all, with faster runners looping back for the slower ones. We will also hope to incorporate some shorter runs for newer runners, who may not yet be able to run more than 5 miles comfortably. We will need volunteers to run with the slower people on these shorter runs. We are going to try to formalise this by having a rota, so that nobody feels obliged to do this every week Names to Jan Edwards please.
On Wednesdays we will offer alternatives to the usual club run. There will be a track session on most Wednesdays unless there are mid week races and Peter, Phil and Ian will be organising some low key speedwork sessions, as they have been trialling in recent weeks. Watch out for details on the website and members Facebook page. If the Connect my Club app proves successful, we will use that to keep members informed of the upcoming sessions
There is also the option to join the Ghost Runners, who meet at 6.30 on a Monday evening at the track, or on Widemarsh Common. I believe there is a small charge to pay for the track.
Over the summer months, we want to put on a number of alternative runs, where we go out of Hereford for a change of scenery. If anyone wants to organise one of these, let one of the Committee know.
Latest Info on the Proposed Club Base Move
Following the three weeks consultation the committee has reviewed all of the responses and posted a summary of the feedback on the members only Facebook page here.
Emails will be going out to all members with the same information.
Further to this we will be holding an open forum so all issues can be discussed fully. This will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Monday 8th April 2019 at the rowing club.
Cotswold Relay - Important Update
Cotswold Relay
Jan Edwards has kindly agreed to take responsibility for our team entries again, BUT the organisers have improved and changed the system.
Next week we will be told if our application for 3 teams has been successful and then we need to pay soon after that. Wye Valley are subsidising the event for us again and although the cost has doubled, the club are paying half, so each runner will only pay £10.
Jan will be asking for £10 from all runners to secure their place, and will also need to be sure that everyone is a paid up WVR member. As EA affiliation is requirement, there will be no exceptions to this.
The list of 35 names who have expressed interest is HERE. Please confirm on FB or message Jan to say that you are still committed to this great event and she can start to look at possible teams.
If you want to stay in Bath you can book the YMCA on line or find some other luxury accommodation.
We have a table reserved for a meal so please let me know if you want to join us for this.
Please see Jan, Paul Bouston or Brian Symonds for payment.
The event page is http://cotswoldwayrelay.co.uk/ where you can find plenty of information about the day.
New running shoe demo - Tuesday 5th March, Clubsports Hereford
Don’t forget reminder the Altra demonstration at Clubsports next Tuesday between 5.30 - 7.30 p.m.
Communication re Club HQ
As part of the recent communications to members regarding proposals for a new club base, I have realised that members e-mail addresses were visible to other members. This should not have happened and I apologise for the oversight. Can I urge members to give feedback on the proposals, either on the members only Facebook page or by e-mail to smith.peter148@btinternet.com
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT
We have had to postpone tonights nutrition seminar, as Jodie can not now make it due to unforseen circumstances. It will be rearranged in due course. Please pass on to anyone who you know that might not see this post. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Muddy Woody 6 Pre-race information
Sunday 17 February 2019 11.00 start
Wye Valley Runners look forward to seeing you on Sunday and hope the following information will be useful to you :
· Please note that we can no longer accept any transfers of race numbers and there will not be any additional places available on the day for anyone who does not already have an allocated place in their own name.
· To get to the race follow the signs to Woollhope from the Moon Pub in Mordiford. If using satnav the postcode HR1 4QX should get you to the registration area.
· Please allow plenty of time to get to the race and park as you may need to leave your car some distance from the start. Please park as directed by the marshals along the forest tracks, follow the arrows and signs and observe the one-way system. Please note that after the race the forest gates will be locked at 1.30 PM. Please do not park on Broadmoor Common as the ground is saturated and you are likely to damage the grass and become stuck.
· You will need to collect your race number from the registration area. Numbers will be distributed alphabetically according to surname, so please go to the appropriate table according to your name. Please pin your number on the front of your shirt and ensure that the barcode is visible as this will be scanned on the finish line to record your place.
· There will be a somewhere for you to leave any bags and a box will be available at the registration / refreshments area to deposit car keys. Please note that all items are left at your own risk and the organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
· The course will be marked by arrows and marker tape and marshals will be positioned at regular intervals to keep you on track and offer encouragement.
* Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately, particularly if cold or wet conditions are expected.
* For your safety, please be aware that much of the course is on rough, slippery or uneven ground with exposed tree roots and loose stones.
· If for any reason you need to pull out during the race then please ensure that you inform a marshal and let them know your race number. This is important in order that we can account for everyone out on the course.
* Please check the Wye Valley Runners website / Facebook for any last minute updates
Most important : Enjoy your run and try to manage a smile when you cross the finish line !
Presteigne XC Awards Presentation details
Date: 24/02/2019
Venue: Memorial Hall. Note, the venue for the awards presentation is at the Memorial Hall not the British Legion
Time: From 12:30
Parking: There is limited parking available at the Memorial Hall, however there are plenty of spaces at the locations marked on the map (charges may apply)
Footwear: Must be clean (or there will be an additional charge put on the hire of the Hall)
Cups: The cups used are 100% recyclable and can go into any paper/cardboard recycling bin
Charity: The money donated for the refreshments will be given to a charity chosen by Sarn Santry of T&S Training Ltd who is providing the First aid cover for the event free of charge
Presteigne XC Race details
Date: 24/02/2019
Venue: Forestry carpark off Broadaxe road
Time: 10:45 (Juniors, Ladies & Super Veterans) 11:00 (All other Senior men)
Parking: Please don’t park in the forestry carpark, leave this for essential event vehicles and the general public. There are plenty of spaces at the locations marked on the map
The route:
10:45 start time route is 4.4mls (approx) with 600ft of climb over hard packed fire tracks, forestry paths & technical wooded sections with some surface mud/water
11:00 start time route is 6.8mls (approx) with 1100ft climb over hard packed fire tracks, forestry paths & technical wooded sections with some surface mud/water. The route would be described as challenging and not suitable for novice runners. There is a muddy scramble up a short steep climb and a drag of 240ft in a little over quarter of a mile (Killer Climb).
Runners Etiquette:
Every precaution has been taken to ensure this event is as safe as possible, however due to the nature of ‘off road’ running some incidents may occur. Safety is always the responsibility of the individual. No runner should act in a way that puts themselves or others in danger. Any runner found acting in a dangerous manner will be disqualified. As an entrant in this event, you accept a care of duty to yourself and other runners. If you find another runner in difficulty is your responsibility to offer assistance. This may be helping them walk to the nearest Marshal or to run onto the next Marshal and inform them of the incident. If you are unable to finish the race for any reason, it is your responsibility to contact the nearest Marshal and inform them of your withdrawal and also report to the Race officials at the finish area. You must listen to and obey instruction given by Race Officials and Marshals at any time during the event, failure to do so will result in disqualification. Although this is a competitive event and everyone wants to win, give way to faster runners. Any runner found intentionally slowing down other runners will be disqualified. Leave no sign that you were ever here! If you have gels or a drink, please take the empties home with you, if a water station is provided please use the nearby bin. The marshals are here for your safety, not to clear up your mess. All the event staff, Marshals, time keepers & first aiders are volunteers, so thank them because without them you wouldn’t be here.
Showers: Available at the Leisure Centre (there is a £2.00 Charge payable at the Leisure Centre) Note: no dirty shoes inside the centre please
Muddy Woody 6 Pre-race information
Sunday 17 February 2019 11.00 start
Wye Valley Runners look forward to seeing you on Sunday and hope the following information will be useful to you :
· Please note that we can no longer accept any transfers of race numbers and there will not be any additional places available on the day for anyone who does not already have an allocated place in their own name.
· To get to the race follow the signs to Woollhope from the Moon Pub in Mordiford. If using satnav the postcode HR1 4QX should get you to the registration area.
· Please allow plenty of time to get to the race and park as you may need to leave your car some distance from the start. Please park as directed by the marshals along the forest tracks, follow the arrows and signs and observe the one-way system. Please note that after the race the forest gates will be locked at 1.30 PM. Please do not park on Broadmoor Common as the ground is saturated and you are likely to damage the grass and become stuck.
· You will need to collect your race number from the registration area. Numbers will be distributed alphabetically according to surname, so please go to the appropriate table according to your name. Please pin your number on the front of your shirt and ensure that the barcode is visible as this will be scanned on the finish line to record your place.
· There will be a somewhere for you to leave any bags and a box will be available at the registration / refreshments area to deposit car keys. Please note that all items are left at your own risk and the organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
· The course will be marked by arrows and marker tape and marshals will be positioned at regular intervals to keep you on track and offer encouragement.
* Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately, particularly if cold or wet conditions are expected.
* For your safety, please be aware that much of the course is on rough, slippery or uneven ground with exposed tree roots and loose stones.
· If for any reason you need to pull out during the race then please ensure that you inform a marshal and let them know your race number. This is important in order that we can account for everyone out on the course.
* Please check the Wye Valley Runners website / Facebook for any last minute updates
Most important : Enjoy your run and try to manage a smile when you cross the finish line !
Cotswold Way Relay 2019
This years Cotswold Way Relay has just been confirmed as Saturday 29th June 2019. Full details here
This year the lovely hosts Bath AC are very organised and we need to confirm our interest in the next few weeks There is no guarantee of a place - for now we need to know who is available and we will then choose our intrepid , speedy and brave teams. We hope to enter 3 teams. Jan will try and put you in a leg you prefer but please be patient as it’s complicated and you may not get first choice! Bribery sometimes helps.
There is a chance to get together at the end of the day, share stories of your pain, have a beer and get to know your club mates.
There will be a meeting at a later date to sort out plans and take your money. Be there or be square
Please let Jan Edwards know as soon as you can if you are interested - there will be a £10 fee per a member but this is heavily subsidised by the club.It’s one of the highlights of the Wye Valley Year - join us if you can
The Cotswold Way Relay is now in its 27th year, operated as 10 back-to-back races, starting each stage with a mass start at the expected arrival time of the 1st runner from the previous stage.
Running from Chipping Campden in the early morning, through to the arrival at Bath Abbey in the early evening, using the waymarked route of the Cotswold Way as our route, the relay is over 90% off-road, taking in many hills, woodlands, fields and tracks, all offering spectacular views of the countryside around (if ever a runner looked up from the path to take it in!).
Muddy Woody Six - call for help
The annual Wye Valley Runners signature event is fast approaching and we need a big friendly bunch of people to help with parking, marshalling course, serving tea, smiling at people and generally being nice. If this is you and you can spare a few hours in lovely Haugh Woods on Sunday 17th Feb please let Dave Sherwood our race director know asap. davesherwood99@aol.com Thanks for the massive response .
Fforest Fields XC details Sunday 3rd Feb
Details here
Nutrition Seminar - 7.30 p.m. on Monday 18th February, 2019 at the Rowing Club
Something else for the New Year. Jodie Newell is running a seminar on Nutrition for runners, which will be free to all WVR members. Here's your chance to get advice from an accredited Nutrition consultant, on what you should be eating to improve your running performance. If you are interested, please let one of the committee know.
3rd Strength & Conditioning workshop - 7.00 p.m. on Thursday 24th January 2019
The final "taster" session will take place on Thursday 24th January 2019 at Reidyfine Fitness, Rotherwas led by Nick and our own Jodie Newell. If you haven't tried this yet, pop along. Free to paid up WVR members.
Wye Valley Runners host the biggest ever Hereford Park Run
327 runners took part in the Hereford Park Run on Saturday 12th January. Despite the damp and windy conditions, this was a new record for the event surpassing the previous week, which was also a record by some margin. This weeks event was hosted by Wye Valley Runners, with our own Tony Champken as Race Director, supported by an army of Wye Valley Runners as marshals, pacers and helpers.
A big thank you to all members who ran or volunteered and helped to make it such a successful event
Muddy Woody Six 2019 - SOLD OUT
Thank you to the 159 women and 216 men who have registered for the 2019 Muddy Woody Six in Haugh Woods on Sunday 17th Feb. The race is now at capacity and all entries are now closed - we will be unable to accept on the day entries. Tee Shirts have been ordered and the mud is being stirred.
A huge thank you from all at Wye Valley Runners - see you all on race day. Arrive in plenty of time - parking is free but very limited so please car share - assume it may rain, hail or snow all at the same time and you shouldn’t go far wrong.
Wye Valley Runners take over parkrun Saturday 12th Jan
Plan are all in place for Wye Valley Runners to support Hereford parkrun this Saturday 12th Jan
We have a great band of volunteers ready to help including an elite group of pacemakers!
The event takes place at Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9UD 9.00 start
Can all volunteers make sure they are on site and report to Tony by 8.30 latest. If you aren’t registered for parkrun you should - it’s free and a few clicks away. Make sure you have your parkrun bar code before you arrive on the day. Thanks to the Hereford parkrun team for giving us the opportunity to help.
Free Workshops
Dr Luke Moseley is doing a free talk at Ady Watts facility in Rotherwas on the 9th of Jan at 8pm and would like to invite all runners in Hereford. The title of the talk is "Work+Rest=Success" and he will be looking at how a holistic view can improve your training He will also be around afterwards if you have any questions.
The info is below,
Free Workshop
Join Ady Watts & Dr Luke Moseley for an interactive workshop on how to optimise your training & performance this coming year.
In the workshop we will cover:
- How to maximise performance gains
- How to prioritise training sessions that get results
- How to use recovery strategies to avoid burnout
Places are FREE-