Training runs are on Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm, from either the Glossop Leisure Centre or as detailed in the calendar below. The distance and terrain covered varies according to the time of year and weather. Glossop's proximity to Kinder and Bleaklow puts us in an enviable position in relation to many other running clubs and summer runs are normally on the fells. During the winter we split into road and fell groups. Safety of the group is a paramount factor. A turnback system is always used during the sessions to make sure the faster runners don't get too far ahead and we return as one group. It is generally accepted that some background of running is an advantage to get full enjoyment out of the organised runs. A fitness level, which includes running at an easy pace for five miles, is a realistic level. Participation is free to members and occasional guests.

We are now in our winter training schedule. We generally have a fell group and a road group.

For the fell runs you should bring a compass and whistle, full body cover and a good torch or headtorch. If you are unsure about equipment, there are experienced club members who will be happy to give you advice. 

Training summary:

Mondays: 7pm speed training LOCATION CHANGED DURING WINTER - CORNER OF PENNINE ROAD AND SIMMONDLEY NEW ROAD

Tuesdays: 7pm Fell and road groups, meet at leisure centre.

Thursdays: 7pm Fell and road groups, meet at leisure centre. On the first Thursday of the month the road session will be the 10k handicap (details below)

Last updated 14/11/2011

Here's a handy google calendar, kindly supplied by Paul Stitt:

10K handicap: Each person is given a time handicap which determines their start time. If everybody runs their predicted time, then they should all finish at the same time. Handicaps will initially be based on previous times, and a bit of guess-work. These sessions are being organised by Matt Kieras, but it is expected that the job of time-keeping will be shared to allow everyone to run.

The route: From Leisure Centre - up Victoria Street - Right at Drovers down Charlestown Road - Left at roundabouts down A57 - Right at Woolley Bridge - Right at the pub up Hadfield Road - past Bankswood - Right down North Road - Left past the school - right onto Norfolk Street - Left Past Police Station - Finish Leisure Centre.

I've run the course with a GPS. Here's a file which should open in Google Earth.

Here are the results so far.