Those who have been to the track recently will know that it is currently receiving a new coat of paint thanks to the very generous offer by volunteers from Dulux.
The Club and all it’s members would like to thank Dulux and their staff for their time and efforts revitalising the Track Buildings.
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Time to get your entries in for the annual Heathside Handicap.
Date: Thursday 8th July (subject to usual uncertainties)
Time: 7pm first runner sets off (arrive at 6.30-6.45pm)
Venue: Alexandra Palace
Format: 5K, setting off slowest first, according to predicted finish time.
Post-event drinks: With a bit of luck, this should be possible! Venue TBC.
Categories:
First finisher (M/F)
Fastest time (SEN M/ SEN F/MV40/FV40/JM/JF)
Fastest debut (M/F)
How to enter:
Entry is free for current London Heathside members
Send your entry to heathsidehandicap@gmail.com
Please include:
Your category: Junior, Senior, or Vet (40+)
Your best recent (last 3 months) 5K race performance - which admittedly may be difficult this year
*or*
Your best estimate of your predicted current 5K race time (please provide believable justification!)
The Club will be hosting an open meeting of 5,000m races at Finsbury Park Track on Friday 16th July
£7 per entry, seeded races, prizes and refreshments available what more do you want
Entries now open
Read MoreThe Trackside Cafe at the Finsbury Park Track will be open every Sunday until the end of July from 10.00 until about 1.00 ish.
We are looking for additonal volunteers to help run it smoothly.
If there is anyone would like to help (all profits go to the Club) please do not hesitate to contact Kabir for more details.
Read MoreIf you are entering a triathlon this year or just want to try a fun workout, why don't you join Heathside's Triathletes Group?
A Group are taking part in a BRIC (bike-run) session at 8:00am on Sunday, 6th June in Regent's Park.
There will be a ride for an hour and run for 30 minutes at the track on the north side.
Read MoreLondon Heathside have a very active and successful veterans section which are looking to recruit new members to their team.
Vets are defined as anyone over the age of 35, also known as Veterans or Masters Athletes.
Our fixtures this year are all on Monday evenings starting at 6:30 and not too far away:
Match 1 July 5th at Stevenage SG2 9PB
Match 2 July 26th at Harrow HA3 6SW
Match 3 September 6th Lee Valley N9 0AR
Read MoreClub Chairmain Jerry Odlin has provided an update on the re-start of Club Activities an outline of the seasons competitve program and a request for volunteers to help the Club host events.
Read MoreFor hopefully the last time England Athletics have now issued their roadmap to the return of Athletics Competition and Club Activities.
The Club will discuss these at the next Committee Meeting on 1st March and issue a statement how we propose to recommence training and other activities.
Thank you all for your patience.
Read MoreClub Chairman Jerry Odlin sadly has to report that honorory life member of the Club and North London AC, Pat Vaughan passed away in December at the age of 78.
Read MoreA statement from the club chairman on the sad news of the passing of a former club member.
Read MoreUnfortunately, we again have to suspend all coaching due to the Government Lockdown Restrictions.
The Government requires all Outdoor Sports Facilities to close so Finsbury Park Track will be shut until further notice.
The Club Coaches are looking at ways to keep their Groups active whether with virtual training sessions or personal training schedules.
Details will follow.
Read MoreSadly London has been placed in a new Tier 4 from Midnight Saturday 19th until Wednesday 30th December with Government advice to Stay Home unless unavoidable.
While this means indoor Gyms and sports facilities will have to close Outdoor Facilities can remain open for individual, family Group or 1 to 1 exercise.
However U18’s are still permitted to take part in Organised Group Outdoor Sport.
It has been agreed to suspend Club Training for the Seniors until the New Year. However some Junior Training will continue over the Christmas Holidays albeit with smaller groups and increased Hygene and Social Distancing protocols.
Read MoreLondon will move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 on Wednesday 16th December 2020
For clarity we can confirm there are no impacts on the Clubs training sessions unless you live in a Tier 2 area in which case you should not travel to a Tier 3 area for recreation.
Please do not socialise before and after and leave as soon as your session has finished.
Read MoreIn more upbeat news the Southern Athletics League have published the provisional fixtures for next Season.
Matches will be held on 22nd May, 20th June, 11th July, 14 August and 11th September
Read MoreSadly the English Cross Country Association have announced the Postponement of the 2021 Championships due to be held on Hampstead Heath on 6th March 2021.
Read MoreSadly due to the adverse weather forecast for Friday and risk of ice Zac has decided to cancel the meeting planned for the evening of Friday 4th December.
The Junior Club races for the London Youth Games Virtual Cross Country will still be taking place on 5th and 6th December. Details Here.
Read MoreSport England and England Athletics have confirmed that Club activities can re-commence as they were before lockdown from Wednesday 2nd December.
Training will start at the track again next Thursday, Zac’s Open on Friday 5th December and the London Youth Games races for Juniors on 5th and 6th are now confirmed as taking place.
London is in Tier 2 the Restrictions can be found here
Read MoreIn line with new Government Restrictions in place from 5th November 2020 until 2nd December 2020 and following England Athletics Guidance all Club activities and training have been suspended.
There are no sessions planned at Finsbury Park Track during this time.
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