Endurance

Arthur Daley, Russell Kirby and Peter Jeffery.

Kerry Newell organises a strength and conditioning session at the University of Gloucestershire on Wednesdays and occasional long muddy runs on Sundays. Group members are also invited to join the 5k group on Saturdays at 10:00 and for older members the long run on Sundays

Tuesday 18:15 to 19:30

Thursday 18:00 to 19:15. Meet at 17:55 for 18:00 start

Blackbridge clubhouse

Ages 11+ (group split according to age and ability)

Middle-distance 800 / 1500 / 3000m / cross-country and up to 5K road for the older members

Coaching for all aspects of these events from beginner level upwards in a relaxed but focused, friendly environment including competitions.

Major opportunities for competing are Gloucestershire Cross Country League and Championships in the winter and Youth Development and Avon Leagues in the summer. There are also a number of open meetings which athletes may enter throughout the summer although this needs to be balanced with training. U17 members may compete in the Midland Track and Field league.

Tuesday - 18:30 until 20:00

Thursday - 18:00 until 19:30

Sunday - 10:30 until 12:15

Ages 18+

A committed group of U20 & Senior middle distance athletes competing in high level track and field races over 800m to 3000m in the summer and cross-country and/or Indoor track in the winter. The group meets 3 to 4 times per week and athletes undertake individual training programmes geared to their abilities and event choices.

Arthur Daley

Tuesday - 18:10 for 18:15 start until 19:30. This session is with the Young Athletes Middle Distance group. Also 12:45 for a slightly shorter lunchtime session on the track.

Thursday - 18:55 for 19:00 start until 20:00. Also 12:45 for a slightly shorter lunchtime session on the track.

Saturday - 10:00 (Speedwork or a steady run)

Sunday - 10:00 (long slow run around 11-12 miles with frequently a 6 or 7 mile option)

Tuesday & Thursday - Blackbridge clubhouse

Saturday & Sunday - usually from the Blackbridge clubhouse but some sessions may be from the coach's house in Quedgeley. There can be variation.  if there is a race or event on that day, Saturday's session is often aimed at cross country training during that season.

For runners aiming to improve or, if a veteran athlete, maintain performances at 5k from 18 to 26 mins and 10k in over 38 min. Runners can follow an individualised programme when aiming at specific races including half and full marathons.

In winter the focus is on cross country racing.

Varied speed work – reps (hills and flat), intervals, fartlek and tempo runs. 

This group’s work follows a programme enabling runner's  progress to be identified.  This programme can be varied to meet individual needs and the group ethos is based on racing frequently.