Standards

Time Standards Award Scheme

What is it?

The main idea of the standards scheme is to give runners in the club a goal as an incentive to improve their training, for which they will be awarded at the end of the year with a certificate appropriate to the standard achieved.  This scheme starts and finishes 2 weeks prior to the Presentation Evening.

How does it work?

Below are the time standards for each age group - these will remain your age group for that year.  You will see that there are 10 race distances for you to work at, ranging from 5k to Marathon, with standards including:- DIAMOND, GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE.  Use the grid to select the Standard and read off the corresponding time for that distance.  This is the minimum required.

Note* The 15k distance can be used in lieu of a 6 or 7 mile distance

Rules

To be awarded a certificate you must complete at least five of the distances of one standard.  To gain a distinction you must qualify for NINE distances of that standard.

All times must be achieved at recognised sthletic affiliated events with accurately measured courses i.e. RACES WITH A RACE PERMIT (No fun runs, off-road courses or cross country events).  Official times only.  Proof may be required.

Please use the form provided below to record your standard throughout the year.  Good luck!