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Running Groups
This page shows the venue and routes used on Wednesday evenings. We like to provide a wide selection of distances and speeds to ensure all members have an enjoyable run. The start of 2010 sees the introduction of a 7+ mile run at a 'Faster Moderate' pace. Thus we hope to provide the following choices:
- Very Fast - 7 minute/mile pace - 7 miles - 55 minute run
- Faster Moderate - 7.5 minute/mile pace - 7 miles - 65 minute run
- Faster Moderate - 7.5 minute/mile pace - 5 miles - 45 minute run
- Slower Moderate - 8.5 minute/mile pace - 5 miles - 55 minute run
- Slow - 11 minute/mile pace - 5 miles - 65 minute run
- Slow - 11 minute/mile pace - 3 miles - 45 minute run
The speeds and times are only a very rough guide which is adjusted by the marshalls to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable. All groups have 'regroups' to enable the slower runners to catch up and recover - rest time is typically longer for the slower groups.
The selection of groups running on a particular evening is critically dependent upon the number of marshall volunteers. This particularly applies to the slower groups as the majority of our existing marshalls prefer to run in one of faster groups. The only qualifications are knowing the route and being able to keep up the group you are marshalling. If you are willing to assist please send an e-mail to almostathletes@hotmail.com, or speak to Graham Fletcher or Karen Galpin on a Wednesday, preferably before 7pm!
We hope you will find a group which meets with your approval ... but if not please consider offering to help set one up.
Running Etiquette
Our aim is to ensure that everyone taking part in an organised run has a fun and safe experience. To achieve this we need full cooperation from all of those taking part. Please be considerate and follow these etiquette rules:
- All runners must take personal responsibility for their own safety.
- Keep behind the lead marshal. If they are going too slowly for you please move up to a faster group next time or volunteer to lead a new group.
- Please keep a watchful eye on the runners at the back of your group and kindly ensure that no one is left behind.
- When running in the dark make yourself visible by wearing high viz/reflective clothing.
- Take care when crossing roads and driveways.
- If anyone decides to leave the group before the end of the run they MUST ensure at least one marshall is made aware of their decision.
- Be aware of the weather conditions - dress and hydrate accordingly.
If you are not happy, or maybe you are very happy, with any aspect of our club group runs, please email almostathletes@hotmail.com - we always welcome feedback.
| Dates | Venue | Directions | Routes |
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| 18th August onwards | 7pm from LIDL's car park, Cheltenham Road/Evesham Road junction, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8SA, and (optional) drinks in King's Head afterwards. (NB Google & TomTom may misplace this postcode. Try 18 Evesham Road, Bishops Cleeve.) |
for map showing car park entrance. Please park considerately away from shop entrance and consider buying something from LIDL
before the run.
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for 3m and 5m routes
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