A new era, exciting news from our Running Club! Meet the New Co-Junior Coordinators

As the outgoing Past Junior Coordinator, I am pleased to announce husband and wife, Andrew and Lorraine Buchanan have volunteered to be the new Co-Junior Coordinators.  Lorraine is already a part of the coaching team having been volunteering as Coach Assistant for at least 2 years and at one time all their 3 children were members of the junior section with now only Sophie and Charlotte remaining. Andrew has youth coaching experience from coaching football teams and has been running for a long time so can bring knowledge and experience to the role.  Officially they take over on Wednesday 1st November but are currently taking charge with managing the team and athletes on a Wednesday.  Get to know your Co-Junior Coordinators:

Name: Andrew Buchanan

Joined club: 2014

Favourite race: Chester Marathon and Cross-Country races

Andrew Buchanan

Name: Lorraine Buchanan

Joined club: 2014

Favourite race: Chester Marathon and Brampton 10 miler

Lorraine Buchanan

                    

West District Cross Country Training Session Saturday 28th October on WD XC Course

We have been informed by the West District Convenor that East Kilbride Athletics Club, who are the host club for the West District Individual Championships on Saturday 2nd December, are holding an open cross country session for all age groups starting at u11 and upwards.  The session will give runners and coaches a chance to check out the venue.

"Hi All

There will be an open Cross Country training session this coming Saturday 28.10.23 meeting at 11am. All are welcome to attend (check with your own coach re your suitability to attend). Please be warmed up and ready for session to start at 11:30am. Cross Country spikes should be worn.

The venue will be Kirkland Park, Strathaven. East Kilbride AC are hosting this year’s West District Cross Country Championships on this course and the session will be ideal for making you aware of the course you will be running at the West’s. Although the West’s only allow athletes from U13 upwards the training session will be for U11’s as well.

Parking for the training session will be at Strathaven Leisure Centre, Bowling Green Rd, Strathaven ML10 6DR.

The lead coach for the session will be Niall Walker (East Kilbride AC) and the session is 6-minute reps with a 2 minute recovery.

Under 11 & 13’s 2 reps

U15’s 3 reps

U17’s 4 reps

U20/Sen’s/Masters 5/6 reps

If any other info is required please email sharon@maroculous.com or myself at kendoclem@hotmail.com

Kenny Clements, EKAC”

On behalf of the Calderglen Harriers Committee

Richard