Endurance

A team of Arthur Daley, Russell Kirby, Kerry Newell and Peter Jeffery.

There is a strength and conditioning session 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

With limits on group size because of Covid-19 we have re-arranged groups with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 17:00, 17:45 or 18:00 and and 18:15. They last about 75 to 90 minutes. When things return to normal all groups will start at the same time. Groups are arranged by preferred race distance so that appropriate training is provided and, especially at the moment, ability to get to the session. We are sometimes able to accept new members; if you are interested in your child joining contact Arthur Daley on arthur.daley@athletics4u.co.uk .

Frequently at Blackbridge clubhouse but  due to Covid-19 restriction we meet at other places. Members are advised of meeting places - usually within a mile of the club house.

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.

Our usual competitions are listed below. However with Covid-19 these may not happen or may be provided in a changed format:

• Gloucestershire Cross Country League and Championships
• Youth Development Track and Field League
• Avon Track and Field League  
• open graded meetings
• 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

Due to changes in relation to Covid-19 the group trains with the middle distance young athletes.

The meeting times are as for the middle distance young athletes

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.

Ian Summers ('Lofty')

Dave Gresswell

Tuesday (Summer): Grass playing field

Tuesday (Winter): Track (£2.00 fee)

Thursday (Summer): Road, trails

Thursday (Winter): Road

18:45 for 19:00 start until 20:00

Blackbridge clubhouse

Ages 11+ (Tuesday)

Ages 18+ (Thursday)

Distance running on road and cross country and track

Sessions are designed for all standards so everyone can work towards their own goals - whether it be to break 14 mins or 29 mins for 5K, or 1 hour 05 or 2 hours 15 for half marathon.

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

On Tuesdays the coaches aim to create variety in running and no two sessions, which are designed to fit runners of all abilities, are the same

Sessions are designed to prepare runners for the upcoming season's events on road and cross-country