These are training runs which are designed to be a bit different to the regular club runs. They may be occasional Sunday morning or summer evening training runs starting from a variety of venues on the outskirts of Sheffield or winter off-road, head- torch training runs. These 'special' training runs are predominately off-road and make use of the trails and paths in and around the city, and can be fairly strenuous. Typically the distances of the runs are between 8 and 10 miles in length and can take between 1½ to 2 hours to complete. Sometimes there is an easier paced group that cover 6 - 8 miles in around 1 - 1½ hours. The dates and venues are announced in Striders News, via email or text to members and on this page. The Sunday morning runs start at 10.00am and the Wednesday evening runs start at 7.00pm unless otherwise stated. |
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The first of these runs back in 1986 was planned as an 11 mile run setting out from Fairholmes, but the deep snow meant that parking was difficult and the run started from the main A57 snake pass! Since then the weather on these runs has only once reached these extremes (Dec 09 - Jan 10) but has typically ranged from wonderful mild winter sunshine to driving hail. The runs take place regardless of how bad the weather is (within safety limits)! If the weather is inclement you will need to be appropriately dressed including full body cover. You will need a good quality head torch to be able to join the winter off road runs. Over the years we have been joined by members of other clubs and we always extend a warm welcome to members of any club who wish to join us for the run.
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Next 'Special' Training Run.........
.........Winter Off Road Head Torch Training Run, Wednesday 3rd November 2010, 7.00pm from
Graves Tennis Centre
.........New Year's Eve Training Run, Friday 31st December 2010, 9.00am from Fairholmes car park
The head torch runs should take 1hr 30 to 1hr 40 minutes -
10-15 minutes longer than the usual Wednesday night runs. Pace will be slow to medium.
It will be quite muddy in places, so wear appropriate footwear - trail
shoes are preferable.
Don't worry if you've not run off-road in the dark before - it's quite
easy once you get used to trying to step into a tiny patch of light from
your torch.
Remember that off-road running has more dangers
associated with it than road running and at night, these dangers are
worse because of the limited visibility. Consequently, you should only
take part in this run if you are comfortable with the fact that you
might end up face down in a muddy puddle with 4 or more broken limbs.
There's really only one rule to remember: No Torch - No Run.
A good quality LED hand-torch is perfectly acceptable, but head torches
are generally easier because they leave your hands free for pulling
twigs out of your eyes!
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See also: weekly road training | weekly track & speed sessions |
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Index of Specials since 1st September 2005 |
Date |
Start point |
Wednesday 7th October 2010 |
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Wednesday 10th March 2010 |
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Wednesday 10th February 2010 |
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Wednesday 23th December 2009 |
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Wednesday 16th December 2009 |
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Wednesday 11th November 2009 |
Winter Off Road Head Torch Training Run from Graves Tennis Centre |
Tuesday 16th June 2009 |
Royal Hotel, Dungworth - a fantastic evening: brilliant weather, great run followed by home made meat and potato pie, pes and chips & treacle sponge and custand! |
Sunday 19th April 2009 |
Royal Hotel, Dungworth |
Wednesday 31st December 2008 |
Fairholmes car park |
Sunday 28th September 2008 |
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Sunday 11th May 2008 |
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Sunday 23rd March 2008 |
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Sunday 24th February 2008 |
Endcliffe Park |
Sunday 20th January 2008 |
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Sunday 18th November 2007 |
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Sunday 14th October 2007 |
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Sunday 16th September 2007 |
Beauchief Abbey |
Sunday 22nd July 2007 |
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Tuesday 19th June 2007 |
Royal Hotel, Dungworth (Summer evening special) |
Sunday 6th May 2007 |
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Sunday 15th April 2007 |
Beauchief Abbey |
Sunday 18th March 2007 |
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Sunday 25th February 2007 |
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Sunday 21st January 2007 |
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Sunday 10th December 2006 |
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Sunday 19th November 2006 |
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Sunday 8th October 2006 |
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Sunday 17th September 2006 |
Beauchief Abbey |
Tuesday 20th June 2006
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Royal Hotel, Dungworth (Summer evening special) |
Sunday 7th May 2006 |
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Sunday 23rd April 2006 |
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Sunday 12th March 2006 |
Longshaw car park, near Fox House pub |
Sunday 12th February 2006 |
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Sunday 15th January 2006 |
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Sunday 11th December 2005 |
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Sunday 20th November 2005 |
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Sunday 9th October 2005 |
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Sunday 18th September 2005 |
Beauchief Abbey |
