Crusaders AC - Tuesday track sessions for a newbie

ollietrex

I dont know if any one from Crusaders AC frequents the forum but I sent an email to Crusaders AC during the week but got no reply. Is it ok to come down to the Tuesday track session to see what the club is like before I join?

What is the format generally for a Tuesday night?

PaulieC

absolutely it is.

The format is a group warm-up from approx. 6.30-6.45 and then an interval session for approx. 40 minutes before a warm down. There are about 5 groups of runners, each at differing levels so you should find a group you're comfortable in (although not too comfortable). Ask for Michael when you get there

ollietrex

Perfect thanks, see you later

PaulieC

ollietrex wrote: »

Perfect thanks, see you later

I wish! The training times don't suit me, too early in the evening, so I do mine in the mornings before work...6.30 pm is much more civilized than 6.00 am, but needs must

PaulieC

Well, how did you get on ?

ollietrex

Hey, thanks for the post earlier, I was hoping some one was going to say I could not go or something as I have been putting it off for a good while.

Was great in the end, spoke to Michael and he talked me though everything, just about managed the session which is exactly what I needed

Roll on the next session

ecoli

ollietrex wrote: »

Hey, thanks for the post earlier, I was hoping some one was going to say I could not go or something as I have been putting it off for a good while.

Was great in the end, spoke to Michael and he talked me though everything, just about managed the session which is exactly what I needed

Roll on the next session

Fair play for getting out there its great to see hopefully there will be more to follow your example

PaulieYifter

Were you signed up as a race marshal for the Grant Thornton run in September? Ha!

Seriously - only joined the club myself a couple of weeks ago and really enjoy the Tues track sessions (although last night we were running intervals in the park).

There was a huge crowd there last night - Olympics + nice evening must be the inspiration.

No doubt we'll run into each other some evening.

tHE vAGGABOND

+1 - welcome

But I also miss the Tuesday and Thursday sessions because of work, even with my work about a mile away from track! Last Tuesday the marathon training group were doing a brilliant looking Pyramid session on the track. I had changed into my gear at the office and all, and was dragged into a meeting JUST before heading out the door, at 6.30 - lookin' slick in my glow in the dark Dublin Night Run top :eek:

Im therefore more of a Saturday and Sunday morning Crusaders member, but that is why clubs are great, always someone on something like your schedule to group with

RoyMcC

Are the Cru junior track group getting a look in with you great brutes these evenings? When I was last involved at Irishtown towards the end of '09 space was at a distinct premium for the various Tues/Thurs groups

RandyMann

RoyMcC wrote: »

Are the Cru junior track group getting a look in with you great brutes these evenings? When I was last involved at Irishtown towards the end of '09 space was at a distinct premium for the various Tues/Thurs groups

Ah they do as my two daughters do those nights with me. But yes it is fairly full on a Tuesday but the juniors have the track to themsleves on Thursday along with the sprinters(which is nice)

Tombo2001

What do you do at the track sessions; and what sort of times do people post?

RandyMann

Tombo2001 wrote: »

What do you do at the track sessions; and what sort of times do people post?

Middle distance group do interval sessions(but there are many different sessions) eg. 10 * 400s with 40 sec recovery
Anything from an 8 minute 3k up to a 15 minute 3k for a beginner in a 3k time trial I have seen.

Marthastew

We joined as a family a few weeks ago and we're really enjoying it.
I was loving the Tuesday and Thursday sessions but am unfortunately on a short break at the moment because of a calf strain:mad:
My sons are busy with rugby and GAA during the school year so they are really enjoying the junior sessions and they've had a chance to try out using blocks, sprinting, long-jump, high-jump, hammer throw, shot-putt....
Mr Stew is also enjoying the weekday evening sessions when he can make it and everybody is extremely friendly.
I'm looking forward to progressing over the winter after my marathon training; training usually tends to fall off a little then so it will be good to have a focus.

PaulieYifter wrote: »

Were you signed up as a race marshal for the Grant Thornton run in September? Ha!

Seriously - only joined the club myself a couple of weeks ago and really enjoy the Tues track sessions (although last night we were running intervals in the park).

There was a huge crowd there last night - Olympics + nice evening must be the inspiration.

No doubt we'll run into each other some evening.

How did your race go at the weekend? Did you do us proud with a PB:)?

PaulieYifter

Marthastew wrote: »

How did your race go at the weekend? Did you do us proud with a PB:)?

Annagassan 10k Mini Report

Proud I'm not so sure but yes a PB of 40:39 and a top 20 finish (20/256)

Felt a bit deflated cause
1) I didn't go sub 40 :mad:
2) A lad from work beat me by 14 seconds

Well organised race though - accurate measurement, plenty of marshals, 2 water stops and lads on bikes with water - didn't hang around after but plenty of tea, cake and sandwiches provided, chip mats at start and finish and even a mat before the finish for the man on the mic. to call out your name as you cross the line.
Fast enough course with a downhill start but given the large parts right along the coast it may be difficult to get a day where the wind isn't a factor.
Windy and all as Saturday was there a day like today would have been impossible!

Marthastew

PaulieYifter wrote: »

Annagassan 10k Mini Report

Proud I'm not so sure but yes a PB of 40:39 and a top 20 finish (20/256)

Felt a bit deflated cause
1) I didn't go sub 40 :mad:
2) A lad from work beat me by 14 seconds

Well organised race though - accurate measurement, plenty of marshals, 2 water stops and lads on bikes with water - didn't hang around after but plenty of tea, cake and sandwiches provided, chip mats at start and finish and even a mat before the finish for the man on the mic. to call out your name as you cross the line.
Fast enough course with a downhill start but given the large parts right along the coast it may be difficult to get a day where the wind isn't a factor.
Windy and all as Saturday was there a day like today would have been impossible!

Congrats on the PB and a fabulous result. I'm sure you're disappointed you didn't go sub 40, on the plus side, neither did the guy from work:D