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 moving into our summer training schedule. We generally have one or two fell groups.

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

Below is a calendar detailing the club training runs, as well as local races, club Main Championship races, Fell Championship races and cross country races. At the bottom of the page can be found descriptions of the special training sessions.

Last updated 1/9/2010

During the summer we have home and away runs. The 'home' runs start from the leisure centre and are generally on the immediately local hills, but may involve a short drive to avoid the roads. For the 'aways' we meet as before, although some people prefer to drive directly to the start point as this may be more convenient ( best to email if you are doing this, so as not miss the start). This system will continue until the end of September, by which time we will have starte winter training.

Click here for a Google calendar version, together with other local races.

Jeroen's summer speed sessions: 7.15 on Mondays at the track behind the Hadfield site of Glossopdale Community College. Leave time to warm up before 7.15.

2/8: Sprint session. 10 x 400m at (5k race pace - 10 secs).Recovery 400m or 3 mins. As a guide, if you take 48 mins in a 10k race, then you will probably take 109 secs to run 400m at 5k race pace, so do 99 sec laps; 44 mins 10k equates to 100 secs for 400m at 5k race pace, so do 90 sec laps; 40 mins 10k equates to 91 secs for 400m at 5k race pace, so do 81 sec laps; 36 mins 10k equates to 82 secs for 400m at 5k race pace, so do 72 sec laps.

9/8: Pace session. 5 x 1000m at 10k pace. Recovery 400m. Don't let pace drop off.

16/8: Sprint session. 20 x 200m at 5 secs faster than half of 400m time from 2/8 session. Recovery 200m. For example 40 mins 10k pace. Time for 400m in 2nd August session is 81. Halve it to get 40.5, take off 5 to get 35.5 secs for 200m.

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.

Hill reps: Usually held on North Road. Meet at the leisure center.

Winter Speed sessions: These are 5 or 6 reps of 1km, each at 5km race pace, with recovery time 1/2 of the 1km target time. The aim is to run each rep as close to the target pace as possible (i.e., without slowing down). The 1km course starts on Shirebrook Drive, opposite Carr Bank. Meet at the leisure center.

Long runs: These will be slightly longer runs at a moderate pace, with a doubling back system so that all abilities are catered for. Meet at the leisure center.