This Week's Sessions
We recognise that our members run for many different reasons and we aim to make our training sessions inclusive.
Newcomers are always welcome. You are welcome to join us for 3 free sessions before joining the club. Contact us first to let us know you plan to come along.
PLEASE REMEMBER REFLECTIVE BIBS/CLOTHING AND/OR TORCHES FOR ALL EVENING RUNS.
TUESDAY SOCIAL RUNS 16th DECEMBER
All runs leave promptly at the stated time
Time | Meeting Place | Details |
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9am | Whitcliffe Common Layby . | An hour's gentle run followed by coffee and cake. |
7pm | Vinnals Car Park Mortimer Forest | Forest Run 4-5 miles If you enjoy rougher terrain and views of the night sky this run is for you. A head or chest torch is required. |
7pm | Outside the Library, Galdeford Car Park No 5km walk this week | 8-9km 9-10k |
THURSDAY TRAINING SESSIONS 18th DECEMBER
Meet just before 7pm outside Ludlow Library in Galdeford Car Park.
There is something for everyone on Thursdays. Some groups cater for people who enjoy just going for a run while others offer structured sessions for those who want more of a workout. Scroll down to find out more about each group. You can also find more information about our training here.
With the exception of the Walk to Run course, these groups are on offer every week unless stated here. Sometimes we may combine consecutive groups if run leaders are unavailable.
Group | Description of Training | Coaches* and Run Leading Team |
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| TRAINING RUNS If you enjoy going for a run then the following groups are for you. Although the groups may have specific goals, many people come along to keep fit, healthy and enjoy a run with friends. The main focus for each group is a simple training run but we offer some variety as shown in the descriptions below. |
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WALK TO RUN COURSE PINK | An eight week beginners course. The next course will be after Easter 2026. The course builds up your running gradually, at a gentle 'chatty' pace, so that by week 8 you will be running or run/walking for 40 minutes. The course is perfect for those new to running or returning after a long break. No basic level of fitness is required as the course caters for all. Find out more here. At other times this group is a walk/run group which is ideal for anyone returning to running after a break. | Anne Thorpe* Helen Clarke |
PURPLE | People in this group are comfortable running between 5 and 6km in an hour. A typical Thursday run may involve a continuous 'chatty' run, a 'chatty' run with some ten second 'sparkles' or strides or there may be a few optional slightly faster efforts. Our broad aim is to build up the distance you can run in the hour but if you want to tackle your first Parkrun or work towards running in a 10km event training with this group will help you. | Colin Lancaster* |
BLUE | This is a new mixed ability structured training group for thsoe who can run betwen 6 and 8km in an hour. Sessions will be designed to help you if you are training towards 10ks, half marathons and marathons. Training with this group will also improve your parkrun time too! | Sally Toye* Karen Thompson* Sharon Bowers |
Group | Description of Training | Coach* and Run Leading Team |
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| STRUCTURED TRAINING SESSIONS These sessions will usually include a variety of paces and effort levels. These groups generally cover a greater distance in the hour than the training run groups and they may follow a periodised plan ledaing up to target races. However, each group's sessions are suitable for anyone who wants to improve their fitness whether aiming to compete in events or not. |
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GREEN | People in this group are comfortable running 7-8km in an hour and like to do a steady run. | |
YELLOW | People in this group are comfortable running between 9 and 10km in an hour. Having a good level of base fitness will help you get the most out of these sessions. A typical Thursday session includes efforts of some variety. Thsi could be hill reps, intervals at varied paces and high intensity training. Efforts are usually out and back, starting and finising in the same place, so you don't need to worry about being at the back of the pack. | Laura Perratt Richard Ingram* Les Edwards Trish Collier Adrian Pickles* |
ORANGE | This group offers focused harder, faster sessions for those who want to go for it on a Thursday evening. | Oliver Perratt Adrian Pickles* |