Track is suitable for all levels of runners, no matter if you are just starting out or a seasoned runner. The aim of track is to improve your running speed and endurance. We have a number of track leaders each with their individual styles of delivery. They will help you with your running journey and help you towards your running goals. Track Leaders: Rakesh (T-Rak) Sandhu - Track coordinator and session planner. Grant (Godfather) Conway - Secret track sessions. Karen (Guns of steel) Levison - Core Extreme Circuits. Gareth (Barefoot) Davies - Endurance and Injury prevention. Maya (Padawan) Goodwin - Gentle to beginners, tougher on speedsters. Venue: Ashton Playing Fields 598 Chigwell Road Woodford Bridge Essex IG8 8AA Time: Monday (excluding bank holidays) 6:45pm sharp start (you can arrive earlier and warm up on the track) Cost: £4 - Under 35s £1.50 - Students and over 35s Minimum age for our track sessions is 12, Children must be accompanied by an adult. No maximum age! Whats App: For ELR Members only, join the group and be updated on all track activities. Click here
Track Sessions in July Time: 6:45pm sharp (push up penalties for latecomers!) Duration: 1 hour Location: Ashton Playing Fields, 598 Chigwell Rd, IG8 8AA Cost: £4 for under 35, £1.50 for over 35 Ability: All welcome regardless of speed I hope that you liked the new look/feel track sessions which were delivered over June. Well, great news there is more to come. If you haven't tried one please come along. July's plan is listed below: 1st July 2019 - 800M - T-Rak 8th July 2019 - Session to be announced - Simon Mennell (EA) 15th July 2019 - Secret Session - The Godfather 22nd July 2019 - 600M & timed mile - T-Rak 27th July 2019 - 5K timed @ Valentines Park parkrun 29th July 2019 - 400M - T-Rak (note: filming may occur during the session) I am confident you will enjoy the sessions. We will help you achieve your true potential!!! Regards Rakesh Sandhu
Session Leader: Rak Sandhu Date: 22nd July 2019 Phase of training: 5K improvement Target of session: Consistent Speed Warm Up: As directed by session leader Set 1: Timed Mile Find your time to run a mile - please bring a watch Set 2: 600M 600M - consistent speed (no racing to the finish) 200M - 100M walk, then 100M jog back to start line Repeat as follows: Fast groups - 8 sets Medium paced groups - 6 sets Improvers - 4 sets Cool Down: 800M - slow comfortable pace (walk last 100M) Strength and Conditioning: 10 minutes of intense core workout Bring mats (if you have got them) Stretch: 10 minutes of general stretching