Kent Athletics Network
Nutrition Talk
Matt Cole from Canterbury Christ Church University recently gave a talk to the club on nutrition, an event that was arranged via KAN. For those of you who weren't able to attend Matt has kindly given permission for a copy of the summary sheet he distributed at the end of the evening to be uploaded onto the site. You can view it here.
KAN project proposals for Maidstone Harriers
Please see below the project proposals I have submitted to the Kent Athletics Network (KAN). These projects are for the benefit of all the members of Maidstone Harriers, not just for the 'faster' runners. They will help all members of the club achieve their running goals, whatever they are.
There is funding from KAN for the coaching courses detailed in the first proposal. Anyone that is interested - including those that I have already spoken to - needs to book on the course themselves and pay the fee. Some (or possibly all) of the fee will be reimbursed by KAN. Those that receive funding from KAN will be expected to use their skills to help out at the club.
There is a course being held at Mote Park on the 20th March and I have included the link to the application form to get onto this course.
http://www.englandathletics.org/courses.....ness§ion=33
You will need to print out the application form, and attach a passport photo. Once completed, bring the form it to the club so that Floyd can sign it, as you may qualify for a reduced fee.
If you do wish to attend this course I would apply quickly as England Athletics will carry out a CRB check and places will fill up fast.
Our current membership of KAN includes funding for all the other projects.
Leadership in Running Fitness and Coaching courses
Outline
Maidstone Harriers members to attend LRF and further coaching courses. KAN have funding
A) Objectives:
•To enable more members to be involved in coaching and mentoring at Maidstone Harriers.
•To provide the framework for more formal coaching within the club.
B) Milestones:
1) 28th February: confirmation of who will be attending next available local course.
2) 20th March: attend course at Mote Park, Maidstone.
3) 20th April: report to Maidstone Harriers AGM
Flying Coaches Programme
Outline
An 8 week coach development programme to provide Maidstone Harriers with the skills and knowledge to lead track sessions for runners of all abilities in a safe and effective way.
A) Objectives:
•Develop the skills of coaches to create a sustainable coaching framework within Maidstone Harriers;
•Ensure that coaches are aware or track etiquette so that they can support sessions safely and effectively;
•Enable coaches to develop runners of all ability within the club.
B) Milestones:
1) 31st March: secure mutually agreed track time and cost for use of Sutton Valence track.
2) 5th or 7th April: 1st session on track with coaches and athletes
Coach and Athlete Workshops
Project outline
A series of workshops on key topics for endurance coaches and athletes.
A) Objectives:
• To provide coaches with a basic knowledge enabling them to develop their skills further in the future;
• To maintain and develop the knowledge of coaches within Maidstone Harriers;
• To ensure coaches are aware of the latest research relating to endurance coaching and how this can be put into practice;
B) Milestones:
1) 31st March: Decide upon the 3 topics and have dates, times and presenters in the diary
2) Mid April: Have first workshop at the hockey club. Give out feedback forms at end of presentation
3) April 30th: Get back feedback forms and review comments.
4) June: 2nd presentation
5) Aug: 3rd presentation
Workshop ideas:
• Winter into summer - how to make the transition in your training. Problems that might be encountered and how to solve them e.g. should I change how and when I am training?
• Strength and flexibilty for endurance runners - Common problems, why will strength and flexibility help me, Injury prevention, I don't have much time what are the areas I should concentrate on?
• Train smarter - How can I improve my training programme to make me faster without doing more miles?