Category Archives: Training

10 Forest Fling

The 10 Forest Parks 30 mile Fling, (sequel to The Forest Challenge previously reported) took place on Sunday 2nd March 2014).

Ready for the off!

The start was at Barnett Demense, South Belfast and the finish was Scrabo Tower, Newtownards. The route took in 10 Forest parks in an order of Barnett, Belvoir, Cregagh Glen, Stormont, Redburn, Helen’s Bay, Blackwood, Helen’s Tower, Leadmines and Scrabo. This was a continuous run linking these forests up by use of tow-paths, Comber Way, North Down Coastal Path, Clandeboye Way and Ulster Way. 6 checkpoints were in place to ensure club members safety and welfare. Continue reading →

Thursday evening training – January

02/01 Church rd + Glencreagh hills
09/01 Pyramids around Ormeau Park
16/01 Shaws bridge hills
23/01 Hill reps Newtownbreda Road
30/01 Church rd + glencreagh hills

Meeting at the Ozone, Ormeau Embankment 7pm for 7.15 start. Approx 2 hours. All welcome.

December Training

Thursday Evening Training
5th Church Road & Glencregagh Hills
12th Ring Road
19th Shaws Bridge Hills

We will meet at the reception area of the Ozone Complex, Ormeau Embankment at 7pm for a 7.15 start. All comers welcome.

Climbers can also meet from 5pm for 2 hours of climbing before the run sets off!

BARF!

Winter Training

B.A.R.F. winter training starts on Thursday 3rd October. We will be meeting at the reception area of the Ozone Complex, Ormeau Embankment at 7pm for a 7.15 start. All comers welcome.

October Schedule
3 Oct. Bridges and Hills
10 Oct. Church Rd & Glencreaghy Hills
17 Oct Ring Road
24 Oct. Shaws Bridge Hills
31 Oct. Pyramids around the park

As is our want at the start of any month, a pizza and beer frenzy follows training on Thursday 3rd – venue to be decided on the night.