Author: Philip Baxter

After the high speed thrill of Jonny Smicka’s loops around Botanic Gardens and QUB last week, WENT changes gear this week to take on the darkness of Hillsborough Forest Park. Alan Elwood has devised a series of challenges for every standard, so it will be worth the effort to travel out to Hillsborough. As usual we meet by 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm mass start. The time limit will again be 45 minutes and we will be back to having the chance to pick up bonus points by revisiting a central control. This time, however, you will have to visit Read More …

**** PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS ALLOWED THIS WEEK *** Last week saw another very enjoyable session planned by Lyle Fleming, ably assisted by Richard McCourt, in Antrim Castle Gardens. This week we move to the interesting contrasts of Botanic Gardens and the Queen’s University campus in Belfast. Jonny Smicka has planned an excellent series of loops for all; those that trained here last year reported it as one of the best sessions they had managed all year, full of fun and surprises. Meet in the main QUB car park by 7.15 pm for the usual 7.30 pm mass start. The Read More …

Regular WENT goers as well as a few very welcome guests enjoyed an excellent evening’s running last Wednesday at the Jordanstown UU Campus thanks to Billy Reed’s imaginative planning. Despite the forecast and an early evening downpour, the heavens remained dry for the duration of the training. The runners certainly didn’t though, as the grass and pitches were sodden, leading to wet feet and muddy legs for all. The enjoyment of the evening was infectious, with much laughter – so again, many thanks to Billy. This week we meet at the car park in the middle of Antrim Castle Gardens. As usual, Read More …

Latest Update: Parking and Assembly is at Car Park No 2 After last week’s highly successful session at Musgrave Park (thanks are due to Geoffrey Collins for setting everything up) the WENT moves this week to the UU Campus at Jordanstown where Billy Reed is planning something suitably challenging and entertaining. As usual we’ll meet by 7.15pm for a 7.30 mass start. The details of where to meet will follow as soon as they are available so please watch this space. PLEASE NOTE: The campus is usually quite busy in the early evenings with traffic and activity on the sports Read More …

The next in the WENT Series will be in Musgrave Park on Wed 11th. The format will follow the Ormeau Park lead from last week, so there will be something for all standards. Meet by 7.15pm at the hospital road entrance to the park ready for a 7.30 mass start. Time limit is 45 minutes again, so all should be clear by 8.30. Geoffrey Collins has planned an excellent training opportunity for you to enjoy – don’t miss out! As always, all are welcome, but under 16s should be accompanied by an adult. Cost is £2 for club members, £4 Read More …

Latest News Pre-registration is mandatory for access.  If you did not pre-register or if you have any questions on access please contact Phil, Davy or Susan. Phone numbers are on the event page. We look forward to welcoming you to the final Colour Series of 2015 at Tyrella on Saturday 7th November.  Remember to bring photo ID for everyone in your car.  The gate opens at 10:30am and starts are 11:30 till 1.00.  We recommend you leave plenty of time to get through security. Course lengths and planner’s comments are on the event page.

    *** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***  Access to Ballykinler will be through the Main Gate which is controlled by NISGS. Access will ONLY be granted if your vehicle and passenger information has been pre-registered. Use this form to pre-register. Complete a separate questionnaire for EVERY person in your car.  Photo ID will also be required by everyone accessing the site. Volunteers will be required to assist in the passage of vehicles through the restricted access site onto the training area – no volunteers = no passage through! Full event details are here. This is a fantastic area to run on with Read More …

The last of the October training series will take place on Wed evening in Barnett Demesne. Meet at Malone House for a 7.00pm start. This week we will be putting together some of the earlier techniques and adding a bit of competitive edge. We will be using SI kit, too, so there will be added fun for all. Next week we start with the WENT series, starting at Ormeau Park – meet by 7.20pm for a 7.30pm start. Details will follow.

Training for LVO and QUBOC club members (and visitors) will be at Barnett Demesne tonight, staring at 6.45pm, finishing by 8.00pm. Meet at the Malone House car park. Training will develop use of pacing and visualising control sites! There will be something for all standards. Advance Notices: Training next week will be at Malone House (same timings) and will use SI kit for a bit of added competition. The Wednesday Evening Night Training series (WENT) will start the week after next (4 Nov) and will run for 7 weeks, finishing on 16 Dec. We hope to start in Ormeau Park Read More …