TRAINING NIGHTS are: NB see also Maps and Directions page which has Streetmap maps and bus information) Tuesday sessions except 2nd Tuesday in month 7.00p.m. from Old Leodiensians' Club ("Old Leos"), King Lane, Leeds (1 mile North of Sainsbury's), LS17 5PR 1st Tuesday in month, "10 minutes" : 3 times 10 minute run with 2½ mins rest, Summer on Eccup Reservoir Footpath, Winter on High Ash Avenue, Alwoodley 3rd Tuesday in month, "miles" : 5 times 6 minute run with 1½ mins rest, Summer on Eccup Reservoir Footpath, Winter on High Ash Avenue, Alwoodley 4th Tuesday in month, "hills" : rolling hills (when leader reaches top, everyone turns round), Summer on Eccup Reservoir hill to Alwoodley Lane (8 times), Winter on Church Lane, Meanwood (6 times) 5th Tuesday in month (when there is one), "pyramid session" : 2.5 min, 5 mins, 7.5 mins, 7.5 mins, 5 mins, 2.5 mins, Summer on Eccup Reservoir Footpath, Winter on High Ash Avenue, Alwoodley Tuesday IS suitable for beginners, read the "more information" section below, you will not slow the rest of us down! NB very new and/or very slow runners should meet at Leos but then DRIVE to the start of the session "Steady" run also available each week (but not suitable for beginners) 2nd Tuesday in month 7:00p.m. from Carnegie Athletics Track , Church Wood Lane, Headingley, LS6 3QS Please pay track fee £3.50 at the desk. Meet at Indoor Sports Centre 7:00p.m. ready to run. We have a warm-up jog, some stretching exercises, then a variety of reps including some or all of the following (a) 30 secs on, 30 secs off for 5 minutes (b) 3 by 400 metres with 30 seconds rest betwen each (c) Indian file running in groups of 6 for 8 minutes (d) pyramid 1 min, 1m30s, 1m30s, 1min with 30 secs rest between each (e) Valley Striders patented teams of 3 sprint relay Maps Carnegie Athletics Track / map for parking NEW! - Monthly Fell Training sessions (usually 1st Tuesday in month) New! Feb 2012 More information on Tuesday Training Sessions Updated 28 Aug 10 The history of Tuesday Training Sessions Updated 6 Jul 08 Thursday all sessions 6.45p.m. from Scott Hall Sports Centre, Scott Hall Road (the A61), Leeds LS7 3DT Approximately 7 miles at approximately 8 to 9 minute mile pace (faster runners wait for slower ones), Summer on Meanwood Trail or Roundhay Park, Winter various well-lit routes. If 10 or more runners turn up, this may split in to two groups, faster and slower. First Thursday in the month is suitable for newish and/or slower runners, you need to be able to run at least 1 mile continuously at 10 minute mile pace AND to be able to run for 6 miles in total (with stops) Other 3 Thursdays in the month are NOT suitable for slow runners, you need to be able to run 7 miles (with breaks) at 8 to 9 minute mile pace Friday all sessions 6.00p.m. Ladies only. email friday@valleystriders.org.uk to request details Sunday most sessions 9.00a.m. from Smithy Mills Lane (nearest postcode is LS16 8EZ) Anything from 10 to 16 miles at approximately 8 minute mile pace (faster runners wait for slower ones), generally up the Meanwood Trail and then towards Harewood or Bramhope but many other routes If in doubt, email us letting us know your previous running experience and we'll assess which is the best session for you (information on these also in Valley Striders Information Sheet)