running into winter

RUNNING

INTO WINTER

Bruce Davie Just because the weather is getting colder and the nights are drawing in doesn’t mean outdoor activities have to stop and Lochaber Athletic Club (LAC) has many activities to offer. It is a long-established amateur running club with, as its name suggests, aims to encourage athletics throughout the area.

It meets at the Leisure Centre throughout the winter on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm with a focus on speed reps and hill training and organise races including the Eagles Crag triple hirple - three hill races over three days. It also has a 10 race winter league programme at various locations in addition to competing in track athletics, road and hill races and take part in ultras far and wide with solo and team entries.

Lochaber Jog Scotland meets at Nevis Bank Woollen Mill car park at 6pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings, offering achievable programmes inlcuding walking for fitness to running 10k and beyond.

Sessions vary but currently run at two levels of beginner groups, dependent on numbers. It is planned that people can progress to the next level, if appropriate, when the current programme is completed. These are light-hearted and fun, with no pressure to go beyond your limits and noone gets left behind.

LAC Juniors have been busy preparing for competitions with some runners competing through the winter at cross country running events in North District including the championships.

Juniors spent the summer training for track and field events to be held at the all-weather track in Inverness.

Junior training for nine to16-year-olds takes place at Claggan Park on Thursday evenings from 6pm until 7pm. Running and races are the core activity but this also includes long jump, high jump, javelin, shot putt and discus.

The personal progression and learning of young athletes and team involvement are admired and encouraged by those who give their time to coach these sessions.

Parkruns are weekly, timed events organised by local volunteers and ours is held at Nevis Range every Saturday morning at 9.30am over a 5k course. It is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience with no time limit. No-one finishes last.

Everyone is welcome, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Registration is free. Simply complete the form on-line, print off your barcode and turn up. It’s that easy.

For more information on all events, visit the LAC social media page.

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