Run
Six
“Run England” groups were started by running clubs in Leeds in March 2011 and
branded “Run Leeds”.
“Run
in Leeds @ Alwoodley” is hosted by Valley Striders at Leodiensian
Club, Crag Lane, off King Lane, LS17 5PR, on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm.
The group is geared towards helping and encouraging those
new to running/jogging. It caters for beginners (minimum requirement is to be capable
of walking for an hour) and improvers
(social runners and those who have occasionally run 5k or 10k).
NB
Those who have run faster than 25 minutes for 5k or faster than 55 minutes for
10k are recommended to join the Valley Striders club sessions (but still make
contact using the email address below)
It was originally established to help those running the
Jane Tomlinson 10k on Sunday 19th June 2011. It has continued since to provide
training for those wanting to compete various 5k, 5 mile or 10 mile races, or
just to keep fit and enjoy running.
Sessions
cost £1.50 per night or £10 for 3 months.
These charges pay for hire of the facilities (changing, showers etc),
and include a small contribution to club funds.
Your first two sessions are free of charge!
Note
that Run in Leeds @ Alwoodley group is at a different time from Valley Striders
club sessions. There is absolutely no requirement (and no pressure) to join
Valley Striders.
Kathy Kaiser, the main group leader, says “I have been
running at various levels for over 20 years. I first started running to lose
weight, which I did successfully. But the enjoyment and satisfaction that
running gave me took hold so I continued running. I would now like to be
instrumental in introducing others to discover the enjoyment and satisfaction
running can give and support them in the process”
Please
register your interest before coming to your first session.
For more details or
to register your interest, email [email protected]
Click for a
group membership application form
For more
information about Valley Striders, see the website http://www.valleystriders.org.uk/
For more
information about the other Run in
For more
information about Run in
If you’re
interested, here’s a bit of history
Season
One – 28 March to 21 June 2011
·
First
session free
·
Then
11 weekly sessions leading up to the Jane Tomlinson Run for All 10k on Sunday
19 June.
·
The
12th week (14 June) a short training session and tips for
preparation for the race and race day
·
The
13th week (28 June) a short training session, then a meal at the
club to discuss the race and our future training plans.
·
NB
You need not be running the Jane Tomlinson Race to join the group, but our
sessions will be tailored with that in mind.
Season
Two – 5 July to 4 October 2011
·
First
session free
·
Then
12 weekly sessions leading up to the Harewood 5 mile
on Sunday 2 October.
·
The
13th week (27 September) a short training session and tips for
preparation for the race and race day
·
NB
other races are available during September, October and November; we will give
brief advice for these
Season
Three – October to December 2011
·
First
session free
·
Then
11 weekly sessions to the end of the year
·
Many
of our group will run the Abbey Dash 10k on 20 November
·
Meal
at the club on 22 November
·
Keep
training through the winter!
January
2012 onwards and still continuing in 2013
·
We’re
still going strong
·
Juniors
(7 and above) are welcome to our group sessions, but a parent or a guardian must
run with them!
·
We
have an intermediate group at 7pm Tuesday suitable for those running 48-60 mins for 10k
·
We
have an improvers group on a Thursday