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Tue04Jan20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex
Leader: Andy Woolley.
Meet on track for 7pm start
Pyramid session. Half mile warmup; running intervals of 1.5min, 1.5min, 3min, 3min, 5min, 3min, 1.5min, 1.5min. Recovery intervals: half the time of the previous running interval. -
Thu06Jan20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex
Leader: Steve Harvey
Meet at Shobnall Reception for a 7:00pm departure, then do a 1.4 mile warm up run to Forest Edge Way. If you can’t make it to Shobnall for 7:00 go directly to Forest Edge Way.
Forest Edge Way is a loop of 0.35 miles having an elevation gain of 22 feet for the first half of the lap, so the intervals will have a slight uphill and downhill. The course is in a residential area, crosses no roads, has good street lighting and has little traffic.
It’ll be the 2 sets of 5 x 2 minute efforts with 1 minute recovery between each; 5 minute break between sets. -
Tue11Jan20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leaders:
Steady group, Andy Bennett leaving at 7pm; 4 miles following Route 1.
Quicker group, Andy Woolley leaving at 7:15pm, 6.5 miles following a modified version of route 14.
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Thu13Jan20227:00 pmMeadowside Leisure Centre
Leader: Kelly Hanson
Hill rep's at Beaufort Rd. Meet at the MEADOWSIDE Leisure Centre to depart at 7:00pm (bring coins for parking). Warm up running to Beaufort Rd via Clay St. which is about 1.4 miles. Then 2 sets of 15 minute runs up and down the hill between Derwent Road and Daleside. One uphill run is about 0.2 miles. The hill run will be entirely on the footpath and won’t cross any side roads.
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Tue18Jan20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leaders:
Steady group, Andy Bennett leaving at 7pm; 5 miles, route number 2.
Quicker group, Chris Fletcher leaving at 7:15pm, a longer version of route 2.
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Thu20Jan20227:00 pmCo-op car park, Main Street, Branston, DE14 3EY
Leader: Chris Fletcher
Approx. 0.8 mile warm-up run from the Co-op car park followed by intervals on Branston Road footpath by the school. -
Sun23Jan202210:30 amAllestree Park, Derby, DE22 2EU
2 laps, approx 10K in total, with the Start and Finish in the same location. Grassed areas, plenty of woods, muddy in parts, with a few compacted limestone paths. Off-road shoes; studs or spikes preferable. Please share cars, parking is limited. Main entrance is off A6 (Duffield Road). The city council has forbidden parking alongside the main entrance drive. The main parking is in the wooded area, irregular in shape and not marked out – please park sensibly. There is an alternative car park at the top end of the park, off Woodland Road, and another at the Evergreen Club on Cornhill (DE22 2FT).
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Tue25Jan20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leaders:
Steady group, Andy Bennett leaving at 7pm; route TBC.
Quicker group, Stan Knopik leaving at 7:15pm, route TBC. -
Thu27Jan20227:00 pmMeadowside Leisure Centre
Leader: Steve Hanson
This week the hill workout will be on Violet Way. We’ll do 3 sets of 10 minute runs up and recovery jog down the hill with a short rest between each set. There will be a choice of distance up the same hill: 0.11 miles (180m) with approx. 60ft of climb, ave. gradient 10%; 0.26miles with approx. 120ft of climb, ave. gradient 8.5%. We will start from the MEADOWSIDE Leisure Centre at 7:00pm (bring coins for parking). We’ll warm up running to Violet Way via Clay St. which is about 1.5 miles. Or meet us there at Redwood Dr. on Violet Way.
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Tue01Feb2022
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7:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leader: Karen Jackson, route TBC.
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Thu03Feb20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex
Leader: Steve Harvey
Meet at Shobnall Reception for a 7:00pm departure, then do a 1.4 mile warm up run to Forest Edge Way. If you can’t make it to Shobnall for 7:00 go directly to Forest Edge Way.
Forest Edge Way is a loop of 0.35 miles having an elevation gain of 22 feet for the first half of the lap, so the intervals will have a slight uphill and downhill. The course is in a residential area, crosses no roads, has good street lighting and has little traffic.
It’ll be the 2 sets of 5 x 2 minute efforts with 1 minute recovery between each; 5 minute break between sets. -
Sun06Feb202210:30 amGorse Lane, Boothorpe, Moira, DE12 6DH
Park at Conkers Discovery Centre, Rawden Road, Moira, DE12 6GA. Strictly NO PARKING on the main road. There is plenty of parking at the Conkers car park with an easy walk to the start. The course is 2 laps of National Forest Land, approx 5.5 miles, mostly on grass land with a small section of compact path; there are some steep gradients. Spikes or trail shoes advised. No toilets, shower, changing area. Post-race results/social at the Sir Nigel Gresley, Market St. Swadlincote DE11 0AD.
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Tue08Feb20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leaders:
Steady group, Sam Owen leaving at 7pm; route TBC.
Quicker group, Stan Knopik leaving at 7:15pm, route TBC. -
Thu10Feb20227:00 pmMeadowside Leisure Centre
Leader: Kelly Hanson
Hill rep's at Beaufort Rd. Meet at the MEADOWSIDE Leisure Centre to depart at 7:00pm (bring coins for parking). Warm up running to Beaufort Rd via Clay St. which is about 1.4 miles. Then 2 sets of 15 minute runs up and down the hill between Derwent Road and Daleside. One uphill run is about 0.2 miles. The hill run will be entirely on the footpath and won’t cross any side roads.
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Tue15Feb2022
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Thu17Feb20227:00 pmCo-op car park, Main Street, Branston, DE14 3EY
Leader: Chris Fletcher
Approx. 0.8 mile warm-up run from the Co-op car park followed by intervals on Branston Road footpath by the school. -
Sun20Feb202210:30 amYoung Peoples Forest at Mead, Shipley Country Park, DE75 7GX
Location is next to Shipley Country Park, Plentiful parking in the car park. Pay & display charges. 2 laps, approx. 10k. Slightly revised course; more grassed tracks, less compacted gravel. Off-road shoes, studs or spikes preferable.
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Tue22Feb20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leaders:
Steady group, Karen Jackson leaving at 7pm; route TBC.
Quicker group, Chris Fletcher leaving at 7:15pm, route TBC. -
Thu24Feb20227:00 pmMeadowside Leisure Centre
Leader: Steve Hanson
This week the hill workout will be on Violet Way. We’ll do 3 sets of 10 minute runs up and recovery jog down the hill with a short rest between each set. There will be a choice of distance up the same hill: 0.11 miles (180m) with approx. 60ft of climb, ave. gradient 10%; 0.26miles with approx. 120ft of climb, ave. gradient 8.5%. We will start from the MEADOWSIDE Leisure Centre at 7:00pm (bring coins for parking). We’ll warm up running to Violet Way via Clay St. which is about 1.5 miles. Or meet us there at Redwood Dr. on Violet Way.
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Tue01Mar2022
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7:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leader: Sam Owen, route TBC.
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Thu03Mar20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex
Leader: Steve Harvey
Meet at Shobnall Reception for a 7:00pm departure, then do a 1.4 mile warm up run to Forest Edge Way. If you can’t make it to Shobnall for 7:00 go directly to Forest Edge Way.
Forest Edge Way is a loop of 0.35 miles having an elevation gain of 22 feet for the first half of the lap, so the intervals will have a slight uphill and downhill. The course is in a residential area, crosses no roads, has good street lighting and has little traffic.
It’ll be the 2 sets of 5 x 2 minute efforts with 1 minute recovery between each; 5 minute break between sets. -
Tue08Mar20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
5 miles following route no. 2.
Leaders:
Steady group, Jo Butler leaving at 7pm.
Quicker group, Stan Knopik leaving at 7:15pm. -
Thu10Mar20227:00 pmMeadowside Leisure Centre
Leader: Steve Harvey
Hill rep's at Beaufort Rd. Meet at the MEADOWSIDE Leisure Centre to depart at 7:00pm (bring coins for parking). Warm up running to Beaufort Rd via Clay St. which is about 1.4 miles. Then 2 sets of 15 minute runs up and down the hill between Derwent Road and Daleside. One uphill run is about 0.2 miles. The hill run will be entirely on the footpath and won’t cross any side roads.
Follow this link to see the warm-up route -
Sun13Mar202210:30 amSinai Park, Burton on Trent, DE13 0QJ
Approximately 5 mile challenging course with a good flat and downhill finish suitable for studs or spikes.
Parking (limited so car sharing is advised) at RIS, Coleman International & Active Engineering; Shobnall Road (Opposite Marstons Brewery), DE14 2BB. These will be clearly signed and there will be marshals on duty.
Toilets & Changing: Available at the Shobnall Leisure Complex but showers are at a small cost, please be aware these facilities are used by others.
Post Race Results: Shortly after the race has finished at The Albion Pub, Shobnall Road DE14 2BE (upstairs function room), just a short walk from race finish.
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Tue15Mar20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex Reception
Leaders:
Steady group, Karen Jackson leaving at 7pm.
Quicker group, Pete Wright leaving at 7:15pm. -
Thu17Mar20227:00 pmCo-op car park, Main Street, Branston, DE14 3EY
Leader: Chris Fletcher
Approx. 0.8 mile warm-up run from the Co-op car park followed by intervals on Branston Road footpath by the school. -
Tue22Mar2022
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Thu24Mar20227:00 pmMeadowside Leisure Centre
Leader: Kelly Hanson
This week the hill workout will be on Violet Way. We’ll do 3 sets of 10 minute runs up and recovery jog down the hill with a short rest between each set. There will be a choice of distance up the same hill: 0.11 miles (180m) with approx. 60ft of climb, ave. gradient 10%; 0.26miles with approx. 120ft of climb, ave. gradient 8.5%. We will start from the MEADOWSIDE Leisure Centre at 7:00pm (bring coins for parking). We’ll warm up running to Violet Way via Clay St. which is about 1.5 miles. Or meet us there at Redwood Dr. on Violet Way.
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Tue29Mar20226:30 pmScout Hut, Stapenhill Road, DE15 9AE
Leader: Andy Gadsby
This is an annual event, instead of a club social run. Turn up on the night at 6.30pm to give enough time for you to check in, receive a pre-race brief and submit your predicted time. The course will be revealed at the pre-race briefing. The winner will be the one nearest to their predicted time. No timing devices or pacing devices are allowed. Please wear reflective bright clothing and observe your own safety at junctions. Limited car parking on-site.
The run starts at 7:00pm.
Post-run results, snacks and drinks will be in the Scout Hut.
The winner will be presented with the trophy at the awards night and get to keep it for a year. -
Thu31Mar20227:00 pmShobnall Leisure Complex
Leader: Steve Harvey
Meet at Shobnall Reception for a 7:00pm departure, then do a 1.4 mile warm up run to Forest Edge Way. If you can’t make it to Shobnall for 7:00 go directly to Forest Edge Way.
Forest Edge Way is a loop of 0.35 miles having an elevation gain of 22 feet for the first half of the lap, so the intervals will have a slight uphill and downhill. The course is in a residential area, crosses no roads, has good street lighting and has little traffic.
It’ll be the 2 sets of 5 x 2 minute efforts with 1 minute recovery between each; 5 minute break between sets. -
Sun03Apr2022
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Tue05Apr20228:00 pmMarstons Sports & Social Club, DE14 2BG
No club run this Tuesday due to the early start of the AGM.
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Thu07Apr20227:00 pmJacksons Bank car park on Brakenhurst Rd, DE13 8RG
Leader: Kelly Hanson
Woodland trail hills. Approx. 600m loops, 16m elevation climb per loop for 15 minutes, rest, then repeat in the opposite direction.
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Sun10Apr202210:45 amConkers Discovery Centre, Rawdon Road (B586), Moira, DE12 6GA
5 mile multi terrain race. Some Tarmac sections but mainly on compacted trail paths.
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Tue12Apr20227:15 pmAlbion pub car park, Shobnall Road, DE14 2BE
Leader: Karen Jackson.
4.5 to 5 miles. Trail shoes and bring Hi-vis and a head torch. -
Thu14Apr20227:00 pmCo-op car park, Main Street, Branston, DE14 3EY
Leader: Sarah Tomlinson
Approx. 0.8 mile warm-up run from the Co-op car park followed by intervals on Branston Road footpath by the school. -
Tue19Apr20227:15 pmCar Park, Barton Village Hall, Crowberry Lane, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8AF
Steady group Leader: Karen Jackson
Faster group Leader: Steve Harvey
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Thu21Apr20227:00 pmJacksons Bank car park on Brakenhurst Rd, DE13 8RG
Leader: Steve Harvey
Woodland trail hills. Approx. 600m loops, 16m elevation climb per loop for 15 minutes, rest, then repeat in the opposite direction.
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Sun24Apr20229:30 amStreetly Lodge, Thornhill Rd, Sutton Coldfield B74 3EW
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Tue26Apr20227:15 pmThe Riverside Hotel, Branston, DE14 3EP
Steady Leader: Rob Leadbeater, leaving at 7:15pm
Faster Leader: Stan Knopik, leaving at 7:30pmMeet in the right hand car park of the Riverside Hotel.
6.7 miles, along the river towards Walton, then back up the canal to Branston.Off-road route XC10
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Thu28Apr20227:15 pmShobnall Leisure Complex
Leader: Steve Harvey
Meet at Shobnall Reception for a 7:00pm departure, then do a 1.4 mile warm up run to Forest Edge Way. If you can’t make it to Shobnall for 7:00 go directly to Forest Edge Way.
Forest Edge Way is a loop of 0.35 miles having an elevation gain of 22 feet for the first half of the lap, so the intervals will have a slight uphill and downhill. The course is in a residential area, crosses no roads, has good street lighting and has little traffic.
It’ll be the 2 sets of 5 x 2 minute efforts with 1 minute recovery between each; 5 minute break between sets. -
Sun01May2022Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD
Details to follow.
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Tue03May2022
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Thu05May20227:15 pmJacksons Bank car park on Brakenhurst Rd, DE13 8RG
Leader: Steve Harvey
Woodland trail hills. Approx. 600m loops, 16m elevation climb per loop for 15 minutes, rest, then repeat in the opposite direction.
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Tue10May20227:15 pmJacksons Bank car park on Brakenhurst Rd, DE13 8RG
Leader: Tony Press
"A new route that nobody's done before..." -
Thu12May20227:15 pmCo-op car park, Main Street, Branston, DE14 3EY
Leader: Steve Harvey
Approx. 0.8 mile warm-up run from the Co-op car park followed by intervals on Branston Road footpath by the school. -
Tue17May20227:15 pmBrankley Pastures - DE13 8NN
Leader: Paul Mellor
Meet at Brankley Pastures (DE13 8BN) at 7:15pm for an off-road-social run.
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Thu19May20227:15 pmJacksons Bank car park on Brakenhurst Rd, DE13 8RG
Leader: Kelly Hanson
Short warm up run from car park followed by 2 x 15 minute sets running around the hill loop, followed by a short cool down run back to the car park. 5 mins rest in between sets.
Road or light trail shoes should be fine.
All abilities and speeds welcome, it's as easy or hard as you make it!
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Wed08Jun2022Burton Library, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1AH
Approx. two mile relay race in teams of 4 (male/mixed) or 3 (female) around the Burton Washlands. Car parking available at Burton Library and Meadowside Leisure Centre - £1-20 for 2 hours. Changing, lockers and showers available at Meadowside (charges may apply). Water at start/finish.
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Sun19Jun2022
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Sun26Jun202211:00 amAnker Valley Football Pitches, Amington, Tamworth B77 3AX
The 10km course is through the fields of the Anker Valley. It consists of tracks, concrete paths, grass, fields and a short section of tarmac. Stiles, gates and bridges to climb over add to the experience. The course is relatively flat and normal running shoes should suffice. The course is traffic-free throughout.
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Tue05Jul20227:30 pmWorthington, LE65 1RQ
Race HQ and race finish at the Malt Shovel Inn. Race start is a short walk from Malt Shovel. Use official car park and car-share if possible.
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Sat16Jul2022
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Fri12Aug2022
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Sun14Aug202210:30 amShobnall Leisure Complex, Burton upon Trent
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Sun18Sep2022
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Fri30Sep20227:30 pmMarstons Sports and Social Club, Shobnall Rd, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2BG
Details to follow.
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Sun20Nov2022