FRA Junior Do, Marl Pits, Rossendale
Saturday 18th July 2015
For this years Junior Do we will once again be guests of Rossendale Harriers at Marl Pitts, Rossendale (BB4 7SN) from 10:00 to 14:15.
As previous years, the format will take the form of a training camp during which runners are;
• encouraged to get to know each other better
• experience working with different coaches
• have input on training techniques to help develop skills & prevent injury
• have a presentation from one of the Worlds best female mountain runners
learn & refine essential navigational skills from GB coaches
• help review this years series and add thoughts for future races
• receive the awards for this years series winners
• Have an enjoyable, stimulating, fun day
This camp is open to all juniors who have taken part in this year’s series. Parents & coaches who wish to help out with groups are welcome to do so.
Agenda
09:50 - Arrive, tea/coffee, drinks
10:00 - Introduction, split into groups (in age category) each age group allocated a coach. Hoodies & Tshirts for successful completions of 4 & 6 Championship races available.
10:15 - Training session (outside or in gym)
11:00 - My story – Emma Clayton
In 2004 Emma was 10th U16 girl in the FRA Championships. In 2005 Emma moved to 2nd in the FRA U18 Championships, as she was in 2006.
In 2013 Emma won both the individual and team silver medals at the World Mountain Running Championships in Poland as well as other European & World Championship medals and impressive National cross country results.
Emma will chat about that journey. Her days as a junior, her favourite races, her ups & downs, her transition to senior running, tips for young runners & those aspiring to do more and what she enjoys about training & racing in the mountains.
11:30 – Orienteering, GB Performance Director Jackie Newton
12:45 – Lunch (Free, provided courtesy of FRA)
1:15 – Review of 2015 season & feedback. 2016 races A chance for juniors, coaches & parents to feedback on the series plus a sneak preview of next year’s series.
1:45 - FRA 2015 Junior English Championship Awards.
Trophies & medals for all age group winners & Club Championships
2:15 - Close, depart.
Let me know if you would like to come along so I can gauge numbers for food.
Cheers
duncan
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