Summer training

Mar/Apr to Sep/Oct

[Check at Club for exact dates]

Due to major work at the Victoria Park track, it is unlikely we will train there at all on Tuesday evenings in 2013.

Tuesday training
Meet at 6:45pm at Birchwood Community High School

• Various sessions in the
   3 groups, slower, medium and
   fast, under the supervision
   of qualified coaches

Thursday training
Meet at 6:45pm at Birchwood Community High School

• Muster run along traffic-free
   paths in Birchwood Forest
   Park and Pestfurlong Hill
   (7 miles).
• Shorter runs for beginners

Saturday training
Track sessions at Victoria Park, usually 9:30am, occasionally 4pm (check at the club on Thursdays to confirm times / details).

• Sessions are agreed on the
  day and without formal
  coaching supervision.
• Popular with the fastest and
   slowest groups, but sessions
   can be varied to suit all club
   members who turn up.

Sunday training
Please check at the club on Thursdays to confirm times / details.

• Long run (10-15 miles) for
   medium paced runners: 9am
   from Grappenhall. Sometimes
   longer for marathon training.
• Fast paced run (5-15 miles):
   usually 8am from Padgate.

New To Running - N2R

If you are new to running or are returning to running after a long period away, we have a scheme called "New To Running" (N2R).

N2R is designed to support runners allowing them to build up fitness, mileage and/or pace at a rate that is suitable for the individual.

For more information, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to our N2R coordinator.

Current N2R Volunteer Schedule:

Week
commencing 		 Tuesday Thursday
 23-Jan-2012
 S Pickford S Pickford
 30-Jan-2012 R Howarth
 R Howarth
 06-Feb-2012 M Hall
 
 13-Feb-2012  
 20-Feb-2012 A Brady
 A Brady
 27-Feb-2012 P Harrop
 P Harrop
 05-Mar-2012  
 12-Mar-2012  
 19-Mar-2012  
 26-Mar-2012  
 02-Apr-2012  
 09-Apr-2012  
 16-Apr-2012 M Walsh
 
 23-Apr-2012  

To volunteer

If you are a Striders member and want to volunteer to help, simply pick the slots for the dates you are willing to cover and e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or speak with Steve Pickford.

Duties

  • Welcome new members to the running club
  • Direct them towards either Steve Pickford of one of the coaches
  • Ensure that no new runner is left by themselves during training sessions
  • If required run a shortened training session with them as directed by Steve or a coach
Spectrum Striders RC
Organisers of the
Birchwood 10 road race info
Enter the Birchwood 10k on-line at UK Forms/BookitZone
 
Enter the Birchwood 10k or the fun run on-line at Runner's World

Winter training

Thu Sep/Oct to Mar

[Check at Club for exact dates]

Tuesday training
Meet at 6:45pm at Birchwood Community High School.

• Flat interval sessions
   or hill repetitions.
• Option of a short run without
   speedwork for the
   beginners' group.
• Option of the "Albert"
   muster run

Thursday training
Meet at 6:45pm at Birchwood Community High School.

• Muster run along pavements
   on local roads with street
   lighting (6-7 miles).
• Shorter runs for beginners.

Saturday training
Cross Country sessions

• Usually at Birchwood Forest
   Park, meet at the Ranger
   Centre at 9:30am.
• Sessions are agreed on the
   day and without formal
   coaching supervision
• Sessions are varied to suit all
   club members who turn up.

Sunday training
Please check at the club on Thursdays to confirm times / details.

• Long run (10-15 miles) for
   medium paced runners: 9am
   from Grappenhall. Sometimes
   longer for marathon training.
• Fast paced run (5-15 miles):
   usually 8am from Padgate.