The night’s are drawing in quickly, Cross Country season is upon us, it’s time to recharge the head torch and it’s fell relays month – much to be excited about!

There’s a shift in the activities we do and the way we train and race at this time of year. The change in conditions puts different demands on the body, we need more strength and drive over softer ground and good core stability to keep us upright moving over slippery terrain. While we need strength and balance to cope with these more challenging conditions, it’s also important that we maintain flexibility and manage tightness. We need some elasticity, so if, or when we slip there is less risk of a tear or strain.

Online Zoom Classes

The October block will run from the 7th October to the 28th. Each session will work on improving balance & we’ll work on stabilising the core, glutes & legs. There will be a good amount of stretch, to make sure if we do slip in the mud, we don’t break.

The online session take place on Monday evening’s at 6:30pm, you can dip in as a when it suits you or you can join for the whole block. There’s also an option to buy the recording of the zoom session, so you can do it whenever you like. Sign up is via the YfR SumUp Store

Zoom / Recordings / Blocks

Monthly Otley Class

The next Otley Class is on Wednesday 2nd October, 6:00-7:00pm – Otley Scout Hut, Burras Lane.

This class will work on strength/stability, mobility/range of movement and tension release. We’ll take a bit of time at the start of the class to chat and see if anyone has any specific aches, pains, tight spots or requests.

Please complete the form to sign up if you plan to come along – Sign up form or pick up the class from the YfR Store

The following session will be on Wednesday the 6th November.

Stretch & Recovery

Stretch / Recovery Classes – SumUp Link

Two 45-minute recorded classes to aid recovery.

These classes will be available for the whole month to do whenever you like and repeat as many times as you like. When you sign up you’ll be sent a link to a playlist that contains 2 classes.

These sessions are great as active recovery after a long run, to do during the week if you’re feeling stiff or tired, to help relieve tightness or to just relax and de-stress.

Rachel