Social Run
Thursday 18:30 - 19:30
Cost: Free to members, £2 for guests
Thursday night is the club's social run, this is an unstructured session. There are two Run Leaders each planning a route. One route is Short (3-4miles) and the other is Long (6-8miles).
In order to take part in these sessions we ask that you are able to at least complete 3 miles / 5k in an hour.
These sessions are for all abilities, all different types of runners are welcome to join. The session is scheduled to last for an hour. Please when choosing a route, take into account the distance / terrain / elevation and think about if you are capable of achieving the route in the time frame.
You are free to run this session as you wish. It could be a relaxed run chatting with others or a hard tempo run on your own, or maybe something in between.
There are a few things that we ask you as runners, to take responsibility for.
Have familiarised yourself with the set route prior to the session. (With mapometer there are options to download to your watch / phone)
Register with a run leader at the start of the session.
You MUST keep to the set route. Do not take detours to either increase or decrease the distance. (Extra should be done either before or after the session)
At the end of the session make sure a LEADER knows you are back and safe, before leaving.
We ask if possible you try to run with someone of similar ability, we realise this is not always possible or you may not want to. So if you find yourself on your own and feel uncomfortable or vulnerable for any reason we ask you to loop back to the next person behind you. There will always be a Run Leader at the back of the group if you need them or want to run with them.
Guests Runners
Guest runners can attend for a maximum of 4 sessions in a 12 month period.
It's £2 per a session for guest runners (please bring correct money, as the leaders won't be able to give change)
It would be helpful if ahead of your first session you could fill out this online disclaimer form.
Important Notices
Please arrive by 18:20 in order to register. Sessions are scheduled to start at 18:30 prompt.
Early Start - beginning at 6:20pm
Long Route: Runners who anticipate taking 60-70 minutes to complete the route (e.g., 9:40-11:15 minutes per mile or 6:00-7:00 minutes per kilometre for a 10k). Please note, this is not intended as a way to finish early and enjoy extra time at the pub.
Short Route: The early start is to give an option for those that want to “jeff” the route. This is to give them a head start on the others who are running and the run leader. The idea is that everyone's finish's closer together. Meaning that those that run the route aren't waiting a long time for the run leader to return before they leave. Making it a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
Please note: The club's minimum standard is still that you can run 5k in an hour
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the route prior to the run.
You MUST register with a RUN LEADER at the start of the session.
You MUST stay to the set routes, do NOT take detours to alter the distance of the routes.
At the end of the session make sure a RUN LEADER knows you are back and safe, before leaving.
Hi-visibility clothing and head torch are ESSENTIAL to run! Your Run Leader may not let you run without them.
Please make sure you are well hydrated.
Please keep to the paths where available, be mindful and give way to pedestrians.
If running on roads please be aware of traffic and run in single file towards oncoming vehicles.
Taking part in the sessions is done at your own risk.
Please park legally and sensibly at all times. Have consideration for and do not obstruct other vehicles.
Route Schedule
What is planned for the next few weeks?
05/12/2024
Risks
Hi-visibility clothing (both fluorescent in colour and reflective) and head /chest torch are essential!
Any runners not wearing hi-visability clothing or head torch will no be allowed to participate in the session.
Sections of these routes are on public footpaths or roads when paths are not available. Please be aware of traffic on roads and reversing in residential areas. Please keep to the paths where available and run in a single file towards oncoming vehicles. Other sections may be on trail.
12/12/2024
Risks
Hi-visibility clothing (both fluorescent in colour and reflective) and head /chest torch are essential!
Any runners not wearing hi-visability clothing or head torch will no be allowed to participate in the session.
Sections of these routes are on public footpaths or roads when paths are not available. Please be aware of traffic on roads and reversing in residential areas. Please keep to the paths where available and run in a single file towards oncoming vehicles. Other sections may be on trail.
19/12/2024
Risks
Hi-visibility clothing (both fluorescent in colour and reflective) and head /chest torch are essential!
Any runners not wearing hi-visability clothing or head torch will no be allowed to participate in the session.
Sections of these routes are on public footpaths or roads when paths are not available. Please be aware of traffic on roads and reversing in residential areas. Please keep to the paths where available and run in a single file towards oncoming vehicles. Other sections may be on trail.
24/12/2024 @ 3PM - Christmas Eve Social
Risks
Hi-visibility clothing (both fluorescent in colour and reflective) and head /chest torch are essential!
Any runners not wearing hi-visability clothing or head torch will no be allowed to participate in the session.
Sections of these routes are on public footpaths or roads when paths are not available. Please be aware of traffic on roads and reversing in residential areas. Please keep to the paths where available and run in a single file towards oncoming vehicles. Other sections may be on trail.