Training
Stocksbridge Running Club host weekly social group runs on a Monday night and a weekly track session on a Tuesday night. There is no obligation to join the club to come and try out our Monday training session. Just come down and give us a try for free, see if you like it, no pressure. All we ask is you contact us first in advance so we can have a quick chat and we can make sure you are already a the required level to run with us and make sure you have no medical issues we need to be made aware of.
Please note: We welcome all new runners, and will never leave anyone behind on one of our training runs. But if you cannot run for an hour and/or a minimum of 6 miles/10KM without stopping, we would advise you definitely get in touch before joining us on a training run.
Safety: During the late autumn and winter months the majority of our training runs are in the dark, for your own safety please wear high visibility clothing and a head torch. This kit is mandatory for our winter runs. If you turn up with the wrong kit you can not run with us as it’s just not safe. Runners safety is my priority. Running and other advice can be found on our Guidelines for Running Groups page.
Monday Night – Weekly social group runs
This is the clubs main weekly training session will be on the road and footpaths in and around Stocksbridge. We aim to have 2 groups. All meeting at the same time. We start from outside the towns football ground at Bracken Moor. There is plenty of on the street parking.
- Location(s): Stocksbridge Park Steels, Bracken Moor Stadium, Bracken Moor Lane, S36 2AN or Fox Valley, Fox Valley Way, S36 2AB meet at the band stand.
- Time: Meet at 18:00 for a 18:10 start. Please be prompt.
- Facilities: We have access to the changing rooms, toilets and free parking. *If you require use of changing rooms please let us know in advance. At Fox Valley there is public toilets located up the stairs next to the Cash Machine. Plus 4 hours free parking.
- Information: Group 1 runs 10k/6miles in under 65 mins. Group 2 runs 8K/5miles in or around 65 mins. You should be able to run these distances without the need to stop and be able to hold a conversation. Remember this is Stocksbridge there will be hills on all runs.
Tuesday Night – Track Session
Our weekly track session held at Woodburn Road Athletics Stadium, Sheffield. This is the weekly session aimed at getting you faster. If you want to race fast, then you have to train fast. Focussing on those competing mainly at 5km and 10km, Tuesday track sessions will improve speed and stamina together with pace judgement. If you are interested in attending this session then please contact Richard in advance.
- Location: Woodburn Road, Sheffield, S9 3HL
- Time: Meet at 17:30 for a 17:45 start. Please be prompt.
- Cost: £5 payable at the reception.
- Facilities: Parking, cafe, toilets and changing rooms.
- Information: These are serious sessions, aimed at those wanting to take their running to another level. You need to be committed to working hard as these sessions will test you to your limits but give it 6 weeks and you will see a difference. The session is posted each Tuesday morning on our clubs Facebook group and WhatsApp Group.
Other Sessions
As the club grows we will look at putting on other weekly groups, such as a C25K and a dedicated speed session night. There will also be opportunities to join other runners unofficially on a weekday and will be posted to our Facebook page and other social media channels.