Training Sessions & Away Runs

At present we have a choice of ten sessions per week including road running, hill reps, track & circuit training. The Sunday morning sessions are regularly depleted by official races and tend to be organised either by word-of-mouth or on the members-only Website Forum.  The meeting points, times & directions are as follows:
 

Monday 7pm

Heath Rugby Club, West Vale. Open to all. Average  5 miles  -  click here for map.

Sainsbury's car park in Brighouse.  Meet by trolley park in centre of car park.  This run is particularly suitable for those returning from injury or those who are naturally slow runners. Faster runners are always welcome but you may have to 'loop' or take a long cut  -  click here for map.

6:30pm

Off-road hill reps.  Essential for building the stamina required for cross-country & fell racing.  Usually takes place in the woods & hills up Stainland.  Check Forum for confirmation.  Wear trail or fell shoes and bring a torch, preferably a head torch.  Meet at Trevor Murgatroyd's (Fell Captain) house, 6 The Hame, Stainland  -  click here for map.

Tuesday 6:30pm

Red Lion Pub car park, Stainland. Average 5 -8 miles. Usually 2 or 3 groups of all abilities - everyone is welcome. Just turn up and find a suitable group  -  click here for map.

The Moor, Savile Park - meet across the road from The Lodge fish & chip shop.  Usually 2 groups:  One group tends to take an easier pace & run around 5-6 miles.  The other group tends to run a little faster & further  -  click here for map.

Wednesday 6:30 to 8pm

Speed training at Spring Hall Athletics Track on Huddersfield Road, Halifax.  Modern, floodlit facility paid for by you as tax payers and Stainland Lions members - we contributed £1000 towards this facility.  Level 4 Coach Brian Burgin usually in attendance in addition to our own coaches.  £2.50 per session  -  click here for map.

6:45 to
8pm

Term time only.  Circuit training in the sports hall at Ryburn Valley High school.  Park in the school car park, follow the path past the football pitches and then through the glass doors to the left. A good chance to train & socialise with members of Halifax Harriers.  Cost £2  -  click here for map.

Thursday 5:15pm

NEW  Early Bird training from The Moor, Savile Park for those members who prefer to train straight after work.  Meet at 5:15pm for a prompt 5:30pm start in order for the run to finish early, across the road from The Lodge fish & chip shop - click here for map.

6:45pm

Heath Rugby Club, West Vale. This is the main club night. Usually 4 groups available to cater for all abilities, especially beginners. Average 5 -8 miles. See also Thursday away run details below  -  click here for map.

Sunday 9am

Heath Rugby Club, West Vale. These runs are organised on an ad hoc basis currently and can range from 5 to 14 miles. Everyone is welcome and during the winter this can be the only time we get to run off road  -  click here for map.


 

AWAY TRAINING RUNS

Usually the second Thursday of every month we hold an away run from a different venue from our regular meeting place, details below.  Debbie is the away run co-ordinator and helps members plan & organise the routes and the post-run food.  If you have an idea for a run, but don't want to be responsible for organising it on your own, let Debbie help you.  You can either have a chat at training, call/text on 07967 295851 or email

Below is a list of away runs until September, if anyone wants to suggest a venue for any vacant month please see me at training or email me the details, as you can see I have not confirmed all the runs yet so they can be changed. Debbie

 

Date Venue Contact
Thursday
8th May
6:45pm
Robin Hood Inn, Hebden Bridge - map
Fantastic views and 2 off-road options if the weather permits. Curry supper & quiz night afterwards. Click here for information flyer.
Geoff & Penny
Thursday
12th June
6:45pm
Cock of the North, Hove Edge - map
Plenty of off-road options
Mary
Thursday
10th July
6:45pm
Northowram Cricket Club - map Steve Guilfoyle
Thursday
14th August
6:45pm
Nont Sarah's, Scammonden - map
2 road, 2, trail & 2 fell options
Trevor Murgatroyd
Thursday
11th September
6:45pm
Hobbit, Norland following the scarecrow trail - map ?
Thursday
th October
6:45pm
   
Thursday
th November
6:45pm
   
Thursday
th December
6:45pm