Training

Please find below the club training timetable and details of the different locations with maps.  If you need further advice or have any questions, please get in touch.

Note: If you are not a member, you must complete the trial membership form before you can attend any training sessions. You cannot just turn up. We  would recommend that all new club members attend a Tuesday intervals session first. This will give you chance to speak to one of the coaches about which group you should sign up with for the longer runs.

All training runs needs to be booked via our club App. As a guide, these are the approximate running paces for each group:

Fast – 7 to 9 min miles

Medium – 8.30 to 11 min miles

Steady – 11 to 14 min miles

Much will depend on the terrain, as to the pace of the group. You can message a group leader to check if the group is right for you. This can be done through the App.

Please make yourself known to your group leader if you are new and if you have any concerns about the group they will be able to help you.

DayLocationTimeDuration
TuesdayStratford Park Leisure Centre, Stroud6.30pm45mins (Intervals - see schedule)
Wednesday
(Sep-Apr)
Nailsworth, Co-op Car Park
6.30pm1hr
Wednesday
(May-Aug)
Minchinhampton, Bell Lane Car Park (by Church). Check the app as there will also be runs from Nailsworth.6.30pm1hr
ThursdayStratford Park Leisure Centre, Stroud6.30pm1hr
SundaySee Sunday Run Schedule8.00am2hrs

 

Running in Stroud

The venueStratford Park Lesiure Centre, Stroud
Where to meetoutside the museum in the park
WhenTuesdays & Thursdays (see timetable for groups)
Car parkuse the main public car park
RefreshmentsCafe at the Lesiure Centre and vending machines
The runsfrom this venue we have access, to the famous Five Valleys, the Heart of the Cotswolds such as Selsley Common, Rodbourough & Minchinhampton Commons, Haresfield, Painswick, Slad Valley, Lypiatt, as well as the disused railway lines and towpaths to both Nailsworth.& Stonehouse
Type of runs there is such a great choice of off road/trail and quite country lane runs from Stroud as well as some Main flat cycle tracks and the Severn-Thames Towpath. Summer months are predominately off road, whilst Winter months are usually on street lit roads and footpaths.

Running in Nailsworth/Minchinhampton

from September to April (venue Nailsworth, Co-Op Car Park)

from May to August (venue Minchinhamptom, Bell Lane Car Park) 

The venueCo-op Car Park, Nailsworth, GL6 0DU
Where to meetCar park
WhenWednesdays (see timetable for groups)
Car parkUse the Co-op car park or street parking by the Britannia Pub
ToiletsPublic toilets about 200m away in the Bus Station
RefreshmentsCo-op
The runsFrom this venue we have access, to the Minchinhampton Commons, Box, Avening, Chavenage, Horsley, Nympsfield, Woodchester, Amberley and disused railway line to Stroud
Type of runsThere is such a great choice of off road/trail and quite country lane runs from Nailsworth as well as some Main flat cycle tracks. Summer months are predominately off road, whilst Winter months are usually on lit and unlit roads/footpaths.