Who are we?
Our
Club has over 150 Members, since September 2009 we have two bases, Madeley Court Sports Centre and Horsehay Village Golf Centre,
in Telford, Shropshire. We were founded in 1984 by Jim Bremner. We have
members of all abilities, from beginners through to athletes who have
represented their country. We are affiliated to England
Athletics, and are members of UK Athletics, British
Triathlon, and Shropshire Athletic
Association.
We are known locally as the Club that promotes the very popular
Ironbridge Half Marathon, and we have a proud
reputation for being a friendly and sociable bunch of people. We also
have a lively
Discussion Forum and
you are very welcome to leave us a message!.
Our contact email address is enquiries@telfordharriers.co.uk
2009/10
Club Officers:
Club Chair (Joint) - Rob Friel & Andy Sedgley
Vice Chairman - Jane Staite
Club Secretary - Rob
Cherry
Club Treasurer - Carole Bremner
Membership Secretary - Alison Larwood
Men's Cross Country - John
Strange
Ladies Cross Country - Pete Hough
Triathlon Secretary - Deb
Hugh/ Rob Day
SAA Rep - Grace Hough
Social Secretary - Gary Williams
Ironbridge Half Marathon - Gary Williams
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Additional Committee Members 2009/10 - Tim Smith, Louise Steel, Sara Rex
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Hon. Club President -
Gareth Bellamy
Life Members - Jim Bremner, Gareth Bellamy, Mike Sprason, John
Strange, Jeff Wright, Alan Jenkins
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Training Nights
We have two training venues as
from September 2009.
On Tuesdays, we meet at Madeley Court Sports Centre .
On Thursdays we meet at Horsehay
Village Golf Centre
Our Winter runs tend to make use of the well-lit streets in Telford,
and during the Summer we tend to go more 'off road'. We have a club
rule that we never leave anyone to fend for themselves on a club run.
Club nights in more detail below.
Tuesday - 7pm
This is normally dedicated to some kind of structured
speed work such as hill efforts, fartlek, timed relays or
handicap races. We do this as a group so that ALL abilities
can join in.
Once a month from April- September, our
Handicap
races
are run over a 3k course. Runners are 'handicapped', and they
start according to ability. In theory, everyone arrives back at the end
"en masse". This is useful as a fitness indicator. Runners from other
clubs are always welcome to attend.
Speed work can be hard work but is a great way of improving performance
and is a welcome alternative to those long runs. Our speed sessions are
so much fun that you hardly notice the pain! If
you're not into speed work, there are other groups that will go for a
steady run (anything up to 60mins or so).
Thursday - 7pm
Split into groups of all abilities and distances, speed ranging from 6
- 10 minute miles and distance ranging from 4 miles - 12 miles. During
the Summer months we have the luxury of going off-road through the
park-land and local Shropshire countryside.
Sunday - 10am
Sunday long runs are more by arrangement. After Xmas,
Harriers begin training for Spring marathons, like
London, so will meet at the club at 10am for a weekly long
slow run. It is, of course, easier to run as part of a group, than on
your own. You don't have to be a
club member to come along and try it out.
Harriers
Tri Club
often meets away from Stirchley Rec for rides and runs.
Please contact the club if you are interested in these.
Our training sessions are very flexible, and we are always open to new
ideas!
Join the Harriers:
We offer a 4-week trial period
to anyone who comes along to train with us.
| Membership |
|
| Ordinary members(male/female) | £18.00 |
| Ordinary members(unemployed) | £9.00 |
| Second Claim members | £10.75 |
| Retired (Men 65+,Ladies 60+) | £8.75 |
| Social Members | £10.00 |
| Junior/Student Members | £5 |
Membership
Form
Download a
Membership
Form , fill
it in and bring it with you next time you come to the club (requires
Microsoft Excel).