training & Running sessions

Thinking of joining us? This page gives an overview of our usual training and running schedule. Please contact us before coming along to any of our sessions, so we can look out for you.

Existing members - head to the Member's Section for more details.

Tuesday training sessions, 6:15 - 7pm

Training programme from Tuesday 13th October until start of summer season:

During winter we run at the industrial estate on Premier Way (see map below); but the first Tuesday of the month is always a road run, meeting at Halterworth School instead of the industrial estate ( see map below).

During the darker evenings of winter training, we strongly encourage our members to wear reflective clothing and to wear a running light (either a head torch or a chest light - see example of design below):

Our training sessions are designed to improve speed, stamina, agility and running form. Sessions include:

• Pyramids, for example: 400m, 500m, 600m, 500m, 400m and repeat (with rests between each effort)

• Intervals, for example: 400m effort, 1 minute rest x10

• Stamina session, for example: 1 lap at 5k race pace, 1 lap rcovery pace, repeat for 30 minutes

• Agility sessions (think running around cones...)

• Exercises to focus on running form

During summer we run every week on the grass running track at King Edward VI Prep School (formerly Stroud School).

Weekend social runs

We usually have two weekend social runs (although they are subject to change). Members will be kept up to date via WhatsApp. 

• Saturdays at Ganger Farm parkrun

• Sundays at 9am from Halterworth School (except first Sunday of the month when we head further afield)

The Sunday runs are at a comfortable pace and usually involve stops for photos and chats. All speeds and abilities are welcome. Distances are usually 8 to 10k, but occasionally the mood takes us to go on further or to cut it short. 

Ad hoc runs and race training

No matter what the day, and sometimes regardless of the weather, one of us will be heading out for a social or race training run. We use our active WhatsApp group to plan ad hoc runs. 

Maps