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Senior training groups

Training is from Spring Hall Athletics Track, Huddersfield Road, Halifax.

Track speed training is available every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00pm. We also have four groups suitable for all abilities from beginners to fast runners:

Beginners – 7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Keith is the leader of this group, and will ensure you have plenty of fun!

Runs are at an easy pace for those just starting out running.

Training runs are approximately 2 to 3 miles alternating running & walking to suit the group.

Improvers - stage 1: 7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Ken is the leader of this group. Runs are at a steady pace for the runner who is still building stamina, speed and confidence.

Training runs are approximately 4 to 5 miles with short stops throughout the run to re-group as required.

Improvers - stage 2: 7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Linda & Sue are leaders of this group. Runs are at a faster pace for the runner who is entering races and looking to improve their speed and endurance. Training runs are approximately 5 to 7 miles with stops to re-group as required.

Improvers – stage 3: 7:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Heath is the leader of this group for Intermediate level runners. Training will be aimed at improving 10K times and also cross country. To train with this group you should be capable of running 10K in 50 minutes or faster.

Advanced – 7:00pm on Tuesdays and 6:00pm Thursdays

Ray is the leader of this group. training runs are at a steady / fast pace for the competitive runner. (Suitable for all distances from 10k to marathons) To train with this group you should be capable of running a 10k in 45 minutes or faster. Runs will be 8 to 10 miles on the road in winter and trails in summer with re-grouping stops as required.