We try to run regular training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Tuesday runs meet at 7pm for a 7.10 start. Thursdays: 7pm for a 7.05 (ish) start. You can see the latest schedules here.
**Please note, the training schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other circumstances. Updates are provided on the weekly email, WhatsApp group and Facebook page, please check these in advance of sessions.**
New runners are always welcome to join us but we ask that you supply us with your telephone number and emergency contact details in advance by completing this form. We need this information so that run leaders can contact your next of kin and/or emergency contact in the event of an emergency on one of our runs. (Once you have completed the form, you can also be added to our WhatsApp group where any last-minute changes or updates to our training plans are posted).
We aim to cater for all fitness and ability levels and whatever your speed, you will not be left to run alone. We have qualified off-road Leaders in Running Fitness (LiRF) who accompany most training runs.
Please note our training runs are open to Over 18s only.
Safety
Our safety rules apply to Tuesday night sessions only.
These are our group running safety procedures:
- There will be at least three specified running groups: fast, medium and steady. If there are more than eight runners in a group it may be necessary for a fourth group to be set up
- Each group will have a designated run leader for the duration of the run. The run leader will take a head count of all in the group before setting off and at appropriate intervals during the run and at the end. The run leader is responsible for the group’s safety, not necessarily for route-finding or navigation.
- If we don’t have your contact details in advance, new runners will be asked to provide their mobile and emergency contact details to the run leader before setting off. Please do your best to listen respectfully to the person – usually a committee member – organising you into groups and outlining safety procedures: it’s not an easy job!
All these procedures are in place to ensure your safety. Should you be injured, please remember that that will involve other runners helping you out. Even if it’s warm, a turned ankle can soon make sweat chill.
Kit
In winter (ie September to March), we *require* you to carry full FRA advised kit (waterproof top, bottoms, hat, gloves and whistle) on the run and to wear appropriate footwear and bring a headtorch. You should also carry a mobile phone. If you don’t have full kit, you cannot join the training run. If you know of any new runners planning to come along, please let them know of these requirements and ask them to make themselves known to run leaders at the outset. (Note the Club has two spare head torches, so if you are running for the first time off road and wish to try one out please let us know beforehand so that we can ensure these are brought along).
In spring/summer (ie April to August), we strongly suggest that you carry at least a waterproof or windproof jacket, and a mobile phone.
Typical locations
- Adel War Memorial (AWMA): The Old School, 34 Church Ln, Leeds LS16 8DE
- Hermit Pub: Moor Rd, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7AS.
- Otley Chevin: Surprise View car park: Yorkgate Road, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3DG
- Round Hill: Hill Top Farm, Hunger Hill, Middleton, Ilkley LS29 0DN
- Beamsley Beacon: Swan Inn car park, 106 Main St, Addingham, Ilkley LS29 0NS
- Darwin Gardens: The car park, Darwin Gardens, Wells Road, Ilkley, LS29 9JD
- Local hills/shorter sessions: Meanwood Park/Sunsets; Roundhay Park
Races and parkrun
During the summer months there are also midweek races that our runners will participate in, often in and around the areas where we train. Where these clash with training sessions, we will put up a message to say if training is still on.
We also regularly pick a local parkrun and encourage as many of our members and friends to join us in running the course. Afterwards, we find a local cafe and have a cup of coffee (or even breakfast) and a chat. If you’ve never run a parkrun before, you do need to register first and print off a barcode (this enables Parkrun to put you into the results), which you can do on the parkrun website. You only need to do this once and it covers all parkruns.
