didn't there used to be a running club at hillsborough leisure centre? i'm sure there used to be, but when i rang them they had never heard of it.

i'm looking for a running club for beginners (who are fairly unfit) somewhere not too far from crookes.

thanks

I think you might find a running club at Hillsborough Arena, which is based at the middlewood road end of Hillsborough park. They have a sports stadium and often have a group of runners training in Hillsborough park.

thanks, i'll try and contact them

ray

Steel City striders are a very friendly running club. They have around two hundred members and run from different venues around the city on different nights. Wednesday night 7pm prompt runs from Pinegrove Country club on Myres Grove Lane Stannington. Beautiful summer runs around Loxley, Stannington, Dungworth, Damflask etc. Winter runs nearly always on the roads around Rivelin, Crookes, Sandygate, Lodgemoor etc. Showers and a couple of well deserved pints afterwards. All ablilities catered for. Give it a try.

thanks blue11265. do they take slower, rather unfit people? i ask because i am overweight and quite slow. I used to run 800m and was quite good until about the age of 20 then i moved down south and became a couch potato/ at work all the time.

i haven't really trained seriously for 10 years! although i do go through periods where i get to the gym regularly. i would like to get back to the feeling i used to get after an early morning run.

my initial goal is to lose the extra 3 stone i am carrying and improve my cardiovascular fittnes.

one of my main concerns is that i run on grass as much as possible at first as my weight causes problems for my feet.

Apart from the wednesday night run there are a few people that run on a tuesday and friday from Pinegrove 7.40 pm. These are not Striders runs and are shorter runs than the wednesday one. The runs are usually about 40 mins duration. if you can build up a little stamina by running alone for a couple of weeks, usually increasing your distance a little at a time. Dont worry about speed that will come in time. When you start to improve (which you will do on each run) and can jog for half an hour or so at a gentle rate (walking where necessary) come down to the Pinegrove and join in . You will improve steadily and the runners never leave anyone behind. The front runners usually run ahead for a short distance and then run back to the last runners. That way everyone benefits. Give it a go.

Found this in the Sheffield Links section under sports & Leisure

http://www.valley-hill.freeserve.co.uk/

They do some runs down Rivelin every month.

Nomme

Hi!

I have only started to run 'properly' in the last few months, and really would like to join a running club so I can train with other people of a similar level to myself as I improve.

However, i'm not sure where in sheffield clubs are and which ones are more beginner friendly and have a larger female membership.

I live the city end of penistone road, so any clubs that train out near hillsborough or nearish the center would be good.

Any information of vies from anyone would be greatfully received!

Cheers


H x

Some leads in this thread:

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3178

Nomme

Cheers for that. Managed to find a bit more out, but not really about the range of members for the clubs. Will keep looking though!

H xx

Hi HollyR...


Although we are not too near Hillsboro..we are situated at the Tinsley South Tram stop...so getting here would be pretty easy via the tram..we are called The Source (fitness suite)....
we have an affiliated running club and our members ability vary.
Our coaches have many years of training under their belts and we like to think we are a freindly lot.
Most of our members have come from no running all at to currently running 10km races (some slow and some not so slow)and some have also opted to run the Sheffield Half Marathon.
I would like to invite you down to The Source (opposite Debenhams, other side of ring Road).

We run on Tuesdays and Thursday nights at 18:00 hours and cater for ALL abilities with a variety of paces and distance....no one is left alone..although the club is mostly ladies at the moment we do have one or two gentlemen.

If you pop in to Reception and ask to speak to Andy I will give you a guided tour and tell you more about what we do...
Hope we can be of assistance

Thanks for that sinstructor. I wil try and pop down soon and have a look. Next tuesday will be the first opportunity i'll get as long as i can get away from work in time!

Is nice to hear that there is a bias towards women there - unusual and kind of less intimidating!

Do you have to be a member of the source to join in btw?


Thanks

H xx

Hi, does anyone know of any running clubs around the Handsworth area? or does anyone want a running buddie? I have just taken up running again after a long break and am quite unfit so taking it slow. But am fed up running just at certain times, i.e. daylight etc, maybe if i could join a club or find a running buddie in my area times could be more flexible. Any ideas anyone?

Hi,

I'm currently looking for a running buddy, although I'm only working in Sheff now so I don't know what your plans are with regards to the timing of your runs. |PM and tell me more.

Any Sheffielders out there done the Humber Bridge Half Marathon? If so, was it any good?

I did my first half marathon last year (the Sheffield one, naturally) but because it's on an earlier date this year I won't be able to make it. The Humber Bridge one is on 27th June, does anyone know of any other local races (any size) in July and August?

The only event in July/August that is reasonably close is:

Newark Half Marathon 8 August

There is a thread about it here (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=4&UTN=33125&srchdte=0&last=1&V=6&SP=328311336406364203236) .

Just realised you aren't just interested in Half Marathons. I don't have any details on the following but I'm sure Google will throw up something.

How about the Lyke Wake Race in North Yorkshire, 10 July - 42 miles ( :D ) - fastest time so far is 6hrs!!! The start is staggered to allow the walk/joggers to start first. :loopy:

Also, Peak Forst Fell Race (6.5 miles) July 11 at Buxton

Thorpe Edge 10K Bradford, July 11

Holme Moss Fell (16 miles) Holmfirth July 25

Norland Moor (7 miles) Halifax August 29

I've done the Newark half before and it's a nice not too difficult run. The only issue I had was the poor security of personal belonging while the race was on.

I've also ran the Nottingham full marathon and if I remember right that used to be around those dates but could have changed since then. The Eyam half is an extremely testing run but some glorious views - this is run in May/June (I think)

The best I can suggest is to browse a running magazine and note the calendar of up and coming races.

Hi,

I have started going running around hunters bar / endcliffe park area of sheffield and am looking for someone to train with! I have also joined the sheffield athletics club for a £10 subscription who have regular runs from don valley on a tuesday.

Search for sheffield athletics club in google


Cheers

Jack

Any runners out there wishing to join a club.
No beginners please, unfortunately we don't have members willing to look after you.
Contact me so I can ascertain your needs and ask what experience / ability you have.
More information when you make contact.

What "sort" of runnign club are you - sounds silly, but long distance/track/on/off road etc.

Hello Jayne

I am secretary of Steel City Striders Running Club.
We are mostly road based, but do compete in the South Yorks cross country league. There is a speed training session at Woodbourn Track, but we do not compete as a club on the track.
We have a thriving social side.
Please ring me if you want more details of our training sessions
Eg. when, where and distance run.

Thanks

Roger 0114 2745421

I ran the Sheffield Half Marathon in 92 minutes.

Is that good enough?

Hello Dylan

I am secretary of Steel City Striders Running Club in Sheffield.
Give me a ring on 0114 2745421 and I can pass on whatever info you require

Roger

Have you ever run the Hash? If so, where?

What is the hash?

I think that's what the sporty people on Wife Swap were doing weren't they?

It's either something to do with drugs or having hash browns thrown at you............I think..

I've run to get some hash.

Is that what you mean

I found this website

http://sheffieldhashhouseharriers.co.uk/

I quite fancy running it

ill join you jayne

looks like the next one isn't until september so we'll have to wait until then - looks like fun though, wonder how quick they are?

try this website

http://www.gthhh.com/

I'd be quite keen on it. Only thing is I haven't got the transport to get out to most of the places they meet....

I'd like to take up this sport but dont know of any clubs that might be open for members.

Anyone know of a good one to try?

(As i'm a beginner I'd like a "friendly" one that doesnt expect Paula Radcliffe standards, if you know what I mean)

For runners of all abilitys there is always the Sheffield hash house harriers.

http://www.wheelerbenn.freeserve.co.uk/

I've been meaning to go myself for months, but always come up with an excuse not to. I have ran with another hash club previously and it is great fun.

Does anybody know of any upcoming road races in the Sheffield area?

What is/ happened to the star walk? Is there some form of half marathon still going?

Sorry for ignorance...i've lived here all my life but only just got my running shoes on!

You just missed a good one - Rother Valley trail yesterday.

The percy pud is full but I think there's a 10k in Barnsley on the 14th November.

Hi
I'm into running, mainly road, but offroad also. I live in the SW of Sheffield in the Dore/Totley area.
I run over the Roman road from Ringinglow to Fox house & anywhere other runners run!
Anyone in for it, or clubs that already exist that will let me join!
Cheers
Roamario (roam) get it!

get yourself to `keep on running' on attercliffe road and have a chat with the staff. im sure they could help you out with a club or info.

they are a friendly / helpfull bunch.
:D

Am interested in joining a cross country running club, does anyone know any? all information appreciated

Thanks

hallamshire harriers?...

get yourself to keep on running on attercliffe road and pick their brains.

cheers, will check it out

i used to run cross country (and middle distance 8-1500 track) for Leicester Coritanians :thumbsup:

was a former county cross area champion!!

anybody else belong or used to belong to an athletics club??

Hey all
I'm a runner that likes to go on runs in the Dore-Totley, Limb valley, Ringinglow-Fox House Roman road area!
Does anyone want to join me? Maybe a fiew beers along the way at the Fox house or at the Dore Moore inn!
If anyone has an idea of somewhere else also for a run, would be great!
Romario

We're spoilt for choice in this area of Sheffield. One run I enjoyed a few years ago was to run to the Rising Sun at Thornhill, that is, on the main road to Castleton beyond Hathersage.

I ran up to the roundhouse at Ringinlow, from Hallam (via Fulwood Lane, fantastic views over and way beyond Sheffield) and up Ringinglow Road to Burbage. Stunning scenery. Then it's a breeze because it's all downhill from there. Drop into Hathersage and straight through to the Rising Sun. Get your wife/husband/partner to meet you at the pub.

Do this is Spring and you'll realise just how good life can feel! An easier run (for me at least) is up to Redmires Dams and back, and if you grown tired then there's the Three Merry Lads and Sportsman!!

Enjoy your running!

hi,

i've recently started running. I'm slowly building up to 30min non-stop jog.
Does anyone know any good jogging routes around broomhill fulwood area that are:
a. flat
b. reasonable pavement surface
c. suitable for using when dark
d. fairly quiet - my current level of unfitness is embarrassing

Any suggestions gratefully received,

thanks

My best suggestion would be Western Park or Crookes Valley park (or a combination of the 2).

I wouldn't recommend them in the dark though.

Nomme

You can't really run in Sheffield without having to run up some hills. When I did a lot of running I made sure each run had a few hills in it. You'll burn more calories off quicker and a hill helps you prepare your runs. Also, should you wish to run in the half-marathon, then if you've got a few hills under your belt you'll be better prepared than those that haven't!

Thus, I suggest you run through Broomhill and up Manchester Road to Crosspool. Seriously, it'll be hard work for the first five or six times but you've got to prepare your mind for when you've reached Crosspool. Then where do you want to go. Half an hour should allow you to run a minimum of three miles, so I'd suggest you turn into Crosspool itself and onto Watt Lane. Then comes the easy bit of dropping back down onto Fulwood Road, either down Darwin Lane or via Gladstone Road.

Then it's back along Fulwood Road to wherever you started. It's tough, it's about 2 and a half miles and will take you 30 minutes if you're not used to hills. It's also relatively well lit.

Yes, I know you asked for somewhere flat, but believe me, overcoming hills is one of the best things about running! It's pyschological.

If you feel this is too much, then simply run along Fulwood Road to the Bull's Head in Ranmoor, and turn around and run back!

When I was training for the Sheffield half-marathon in 1987 a lot of what I've written was my main training circuit. I managed to run from Slayleigh Lane to Broomhill (9mins), up Manchester Road, Crosspool to Plough Inn (18 mins), Redmires Road to Blackbrook Road (roughly 30 minutes), down into Fulwood Village (40 minutes) and back to where I lived (4 mins). That was 6 miles in 44 mins. I did this run twice, sometimes thrice a week (along with other runs, including a ten miler).

Finally, you've called yourself 2fat2run. Cobblers to that. Get out, get fit enjoy. Don't let anybody put you off - you're doing it, they're not! Good luck.

The best place to run in Sheffield (if you honestly think your to fat to run) is in a gym on a tread mill.

That way you can choose the level you want to run at, and it is light when its dark out side and its a pretty safe enviroment.(unless you over do it)

I suggest you use a treadmill untill you gain stanima, also there are lots of other ways to get fit in a gym.:thumbsup:

Gotta agree with Jon on this one.

Always makes me laugh seein joggers running past lines of gridlocked sheffield traffic. Not only are those pavements doin your knees but you get massive lungfuls of exhaust fumes an all.

Gym it every time- though the countryside aint a bad alternative if it isnt raining.

thanks Ousetunes, nomme.

this isn't too hilly. starting at goodwin. run down to uni, past hicks to hanover way, down to waitrose, along eccy road, down rustlings road (by the side of the park (or through the park when it gets lighter) turn left at the mini roundabout to hangingwater lane crossroads, right at the lights up to fulwood rd (the hill - not too long though) back along fulwood road.

this is basically what I do - though I start in crookes and finish going up conduit road. it's not my preferred route but that involves hills and countryside and isn't great in the evening.

one good thing with this route is it's fairly flat but you can turn back early or find hills if that's what you want - it's also on fairly big well lit roads.

when it gets lighter I would suggest starting at hunters bar and running through the parks for 15/20 mins then turning round and running back. it looks flat but is actually v gradually uphill - doesn't feel too bad but would get you fitter.

if you want to get better at hills without incorporating them into a run find one near you, run up it for 30 secs jog back down, do 10 times (say) once a week. it'd make a difference.

have fun

Jayne

I recently ran the Sheffield Half Marathon in a time which I was fairly happy with for my first Half Marathon.

My aim is to continue training and try and run three or four 10ks between now and this time next year, with the intention of improving my 10k and Half Marathon times.

I thought a good way to do this would be to join a running club.

Does anyone belong to a good running club in the Sheffield Area? If so -

Where do you meet?
When do you meet
What is the cost of membership/ per session?
Any other useful information would also be appreciated!

Cheers,

Mike.

Hi

Try Steel City Striders, nice friendly club. They have various training nights around Sheffield.

Don't know the website address, but they do have one!

Good luck with the running!

Mike79, I'd be interested to know how you get along.

When I did the half-marathon for the first time (in 1987, aged 18) I too considered the benefits of joining a running club. Alas, silly me didn't bother, instead joining the YMCA gym a year later, a decision I regret in that instead of going running I went to the gym instead!

Although I ran the half again in 1997, what with other commitments (marriage and kids to name but two) I've not been into running since. Until a week back. I'm now attempting to get back into it, hopefully in order to have a third attempt at the half, next year.

Whilst I do have a training schedule to be getting on with, I wonder whether I ought to join some form of club.

Should you do so, could you be so kind as to let us know how you are progressing?

Many thanks.

does anyone know about a running club
not too serious?

There is one called The Handsworth Road Hogs if you're looking... do a search for their name and it will take you to their site. I was thinking of joining myself.

Go to Sheffield Athletics Club


www.sheffieldathletics.co.uk (http://www.sheffieldathletics.co.uk)

According to their website they welcome runners of all ages and levels and you'll have access to the best sporting facilities in Sheffield.

The reason why I know this is because I'm considering joining myself, if only in part, to become part of an official club (and thus hopefully save on some registration fees when I get round to running some 10ks and 1/2 marathons - ie, 'attached' as opposed to 'unattached').

Steel City Striders.

Hi,
I've never joined a running club before but I'm thinking of doin the london marathon next year (hopefully I've got enough time to train!), so thought a bit of group training might be fun. Anyone know any good clubs? Preferably in hillsborough.

Ta

Tim

Just bumping this thread, as I've been thinking of joining a club for years now. Have finally decided I'm going to give the Steel City Stiders a go as a result of the advice on this thread.

Will let you know what happens!

I'm not sure you need a club to go running. If you look at my previous posts I only started getting back into running at the start of May.

Now, on Friday 17th June, I am proud to admit I've run 100 miles since May 1st. I've lost weight and feel great. I'm presently running 3 miles, 6 days a week, and that is going to become 4 miles, 6 days a week very soon.

Once I've recovered from 'the snip', that is...,

Hello people

Does anyone know about the Sheffield Percy Pud run near Christmas and how to register? If not, do you know if there are any other 10-20K runs left in Yorkshire this year?

Any help much appriciated.

Wendy

Originally posted by wendy2710
Hello people

Does anyone know about the Sheffield Percy Pud run near Christmas and how to register? If not, do you know if there are any other 10-20K runs left in Yorkshire this year?

Any help much appriciated.

Wendy

Log onto Runners World's website (link at foot of post).

They have an extensive index of all forthcoming races.

For my first competitive run in 8 years, I'm doing a 5k in York in August (Millennium Bridge 5 - it's flat!).

www.runnersworld.co.uk (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk)

Many thanks for that link, just been to have a look and registered for a 10K race in Barnsley in November.

Anyone else running?

Thanks

Wendy

Originally posted by Ousetunes
I'm not sure you need a club to go running. If you look at my previous posts I only started getting back into running at the start of May.

Now, on Friday 17th June, I am proud to admit I've run 100 miles since May 1st. I've lost weight and feel great. I'm presently running 3 miles, 6 days a week, and that is going to become 4 miles, 6 days a week very soon.

Once I've recovered from 'the snip', that is...,


Handsworth roadhogs

Hi all

I have just been accepted into London Marathon 2006

Is anyone else in?

I last did it in 2003, can remember running up and down Manchester Road for 3 hours at a time

i WOULD LIKE to start I am a total beginner though !
is that ok?

I can't work out how to post a message, so I'm using the reply option. Anyway, I ran my first marathon on sunday (robin hood) in a reasonable (I reckon) 4 hours 21 minutes. However, I paced myself badly and know that I could improve so now I'm completely hooked. My friend laughed hysterically when I suggested doing another marathon so I thought I may join a running club. I live on the west side of the cty and often go running off road in the peaks, although I'd like to do more road running/long distance. I'd struggle a bit with tme commitments as I have small children. Can anyone suggest a running club in Sheffield? Thanks.

I can't work out how to post a message, so I'm using the reply option. Anyway, I ran my first marathon on sunday (robin hood) in a reasonable (I reckon) 4 hours 21 minutes. However, I paced myself badly and know that I could improve so now I'm completely hooked. My friend laughed hysterically when I suggested doing another marathon so I thought I may join a running club. I live on the west side of the cty and often go running off road in the peaks, although I'd like to do more road running/long distance. I'd struggle a bit with tme commitments as I have small children. Can anyone suggest a running club in Sheffield? Thanks.

Welcome to the forum!

Well done great result for a first marathon.

Try the link below great local club click on faq for details of twice weekly runs they usually meet at the cricket inn in totley and run into the peaks (although they sometimes meet elsewhere check clu news for details)

I have run with them before and they are a friendly bunch usually having 3 groups slow medium and fast.

http://www.totleyac.org.uk/

Thanks for that! By coincidence I searched google and found the Totley club and sent an email. It's good that you can give a personal recommendation, so thanks very much!

Hi Mozgoz

PM me please and I will give you my tele no for a chat regarding Steel City Striders Running Club in Sheffield

Hi again mozgoz

Short notice this, but you would be welcome to run with Steel City Striders tonight, Wednesday 19th from the Graves Tennis Centre at Norton in Sheffield.
There is a group who run approx 8 - 9 mls in approx 75 -80 mins.
We don't run continuous, but stop at intervals to pick up those at the back who may be struggling ( usually me, being the oldest ) neither do we ever leave anyone behind. Ladies please take note as the darker evenings approach.
There are changing and shower facilities at Graves Tennis Centre. Locker is 20p, shower is a £1.
We start prompt at 7-00 pm, definetly not 7-01 pm !
Try to be there ready to run at 6-55, for a quick chat prior to the run commencing.
A small group also go for a pint afterwards, just a pint, no more.
No pain, no gain, give it a go ! Better than sat in the chair supping tea and watching the tele.
We have been running from there for 24 years, all weathers.

Anyone else welcome also. Would be more than pleased to see you

There are also 2 / 3 ladies who run very steady, say 6 mls in just over an hour.
You are welcome to run with them.

Thankyou for the invitation, but unfortunately I can't often do short notice due to family commitments. Have a good run, hope the rain holds off!

Watch the forum for some of our Sunday runs from Loxley and Rivelin.Welcome to join us .Sheffield Running Club also have website
www.sheffieldrunningclub.co.uk

Thankyou, I will.

For those runners that live in Dore, there is a new yoga class taking place from the 7th of November at the Arc (part of the Church Hall on Townhead Road).

Its aim is to help with extra stretching so great for runners!

Class starts at 19:30 and ends at 21:00.

Contact me for more details.

Namaste,
LL

07739490143
nlowe12@hotmail.com

sounds great but struggling with Wednesdays,anyone know of any similar classes

The next best I know of is Yoga Shala on London Road (2 classes most nights and beginners courses).

LL

are there any running clubs that cater for older slightly overweight blokes like me im 46 stopped smoking and piled on the pounds

Hi stew46

You will find that Running Clubs in general tend to look after new runners who are at least capable of running at the same speed of some of their exisiting slowest members.
Looking after beginners is a problem in so much as you need the infrastructure within the club to look after and bring on these people.
Am I making sense here ?
i.e. if you were to come training with Steel City Striders, for instance on a Wednesday evening at Graves Tennis Centre in Sheffield. We sometmes have a small group, who usually run around 6 - 7 miles in around 65 -75 mins, which is a very steady pace. Could you keep up with them or are you prepared to do some work on your own first of all to enable you to cover such a distance in that time. Unfortunately we don't cater for beginners, who I would class as someone who can only run very short distances before stopping and who after a short period of running is completely out of breath.
Don't despair, you can start running and improve at any age, but a bit of hard work and discipline is required which anybody is capable of.

Hello again stew46

Just a thought. You will hopefully also receive a reply from Nick Duggan who is heavily involved with Sheffield Running Club. Nick will pass on some good advice and also info relative to his club.

I will pm you with my home phone no. I will leave it up to you whether or not you want to ring and have a chat about how to proceed further.

Any other runners out there wanting to join a running club, then lets be hearing from you !

Agree with Runningman, but we all need to start somewhere. Last night we had 40 runners out divided into 4 groups all running at a different pace, from Don valley.
Advice to beginers try a short run from home, rest a couple of days and then try and run a bit further, try and target running for 20 minutes. When you can do this come down to Don Valley and you can do a few miles with the beginers group and then build it up . Different clubs have different nights and locations so you can find one to suit you. We, Sheffield Running Club go out Tuesday, Thursday 9 both from Don Valley 6pm and on Sundays.

With darker nights and worse weather its much easier to run with others if you want to train for the Sheffield Half Marathon of the Great Yorkshire Run, now is a good time to start.
also visit www.sheffieldrunningclub.co.uk

Hi Runningman/Nick

I have completed a couple of 10ks this year and have now done 4 half marathons since June of this year. I am stuck for time because I work until 5pm in town so the 6pm starts from Don Valley/Woodburn Road are difficult to get to on time.on a Tuesday. Is it possible to arrive a bit after 6pm. What's it like at Graves on a Wednesday. I usually run by myself but it would be nice to have some company and to be a bit competitive. Then one day maybe I can tackle a full marathon. I am in the Meersbrook area. Would be good to know some like minded people.

Regards. Bikergirl

in reality we never get going until 6.10pm, also watch the forum for Sunday runs.

also I used to leave town at 5.25 and get to the track on time.

Just a reminder that the new yoga class starts in Dore (The Arc, Townshead Road) this pm (19:30 - 21:00).

Be good to see some of you runners there!

Namaste,
LL

nlowe12@hotmail.com

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this forum lark so keeping my fingers crossed that this message goes where it's supposed to!

I've started running this year and have so far done a race for life (5km) and did the Jaegermeister 10km at Nottingham Uni last friday. I did the 10k in 63mins which i think puts me at 9 point something km/hr and am hoping to build on that for the Great Yorkshire Run in September. I'm thinking of joining a running club to keep me motivated over the winter so that I can have a bash at the Sheffield half marathon next year - any suggestions about which would be the best suited club for me? I don't mind being pushed a bit but I don't want to be the slowest in the group when I run even if the group wouldn't leave me behind!

I'm based near Eccy Road but have transport so anywhere around Sheffield would work well. I've never been in a running club before so not sure how they work - would I be able to come along to a session before having to join? Do people chat as they run?! I'm a bit of a chatty runner. Also, if anyone in the area is at a similar level of ability and fancies a run, let me know!

Cheers,
Amanda

now is an ideal time to get in a bit of training for the Great Yorkshire Run . Join the group that goes out from the English Institute of Sport at 6pm Tuesday ( usually Don Valley bbut its shut for a couple of weeks with Rotherham Football Club and the U2 Concert).Over 40 runners going out wide range of ability , lots of lady members.Visit www.sheffieldruningclub.co.uk

Hi Nick thread not working try this www.sheffieldrunningclub.co.uk see you next week

A couple of good sites for people interested in running.....

www.runnersworld.co.uk & www.fetcheveryone.com

Handworth Roadhogs are a good lot - met some of them at a couple of cross country events. I used to run with Steel City Striders and they were great.

Try www.fetcheveryone.com - you can search for your nearest club on there.

the best running club is sheffield running club they have some very good runners there and they will all support you i been there about four weeks now and started in the meduim pace group and just moved up to the fast pace group so come down and train with us allso i am doing the great yorkshire race

hey bike girl i live at gleadless and would love to meet up and have a run to gether if u like so get in touch

Hey, just about to move down to the Kelham Island area - any suggestions for good runs round there? Is there a path along the river? I'm looking for anything from 5-12km really, ideally no gigantic hills! Or is anyone based round there that would like a running buddy?!xx

Amanda we run fronm Don Valley and where you live is on the route of many of our runs , also our Tuesday night pub is near your patch.Visit Sheffieldrunningclub.co.uk or just turn up at Don Valley any Tuesday at 6pm meet just behind reception ready to run and try it .

cheers

nick

Hi Nick - I'm already there! Bringing my membership form on Thursday (if I can escape the library...). Cheers though - good to know the Tuesday night pub will be near me!

Amanda :-)

Hi

I am looking for a running club , ideally in the S6 area , but I do work in the city centre so somewhere I could get to by tram would also be an option.

I have started running again recently, and ran my first 10K recently at the Great Yorkshire run , and suprised myself by completing in 43 mins.

I would like to run more 10K's and some half marathons , and am looking for a club to motivate me to train better and push me , as running on my own I often stuggle to push myself.

Any advise would be welcome

Matt

you are welcome to join me and 40 others who train at Don Valley on Tuesdays and Thursdays . Four different groups. The aim is to enjoy running and run faster . Particularly in winter it is much easier running with other people . Just drop in 6pm ready to run any Tuesday ask for Dave, Steve , Adrian or Debbie . All welcome.

Anyone know of any running clubs around Meersbrook area?

you are welcome to join me and 40 others who train at Don Valley on Tuesdays and Thursdays . Four different groups. The aim is to enjoy running and run faster . Particularly in winter it is much easier running with other people . Just drop in 6pm ready to run any Tuesday ask for Dave, Steve , Adrian or Debbie . All welcome.

Hi Nick - Are these free runs or do you have to be a member of a club??

Hi amie rowland

Steel City Striders run from Heeley Baths at 7-30 pm prompt every Monday evening
Contact Adrian on 07771 542103

On Wednesday evenings at 7-00 pm the club run is from the Graves Tennis Centre at Norton Contact James via 2699611

scott if you want to use the changing rooms at Don Valley you Pay £1.80 p .or you can come down changed no charge . The cost of Club membership is£15 a year and you get free entry into over 10 races for that.You also get between 15% and 20 % of the cost of running shoes. Come and try it .

Dark Peak fell runners an alternative for those who like the Dark Side of running. Literally on their night runs in the peaks! DPFR.org.uk I think. Also do regular monday night runs from their clubhouse at the Sportsman pub in Lodgemore and interval training in Endcliff park.

Hi,

I live very close to Ringinglow Road and am looking for a running buddy (my partner doesn't run!). I am keen to run off-road (Burbage) at night as well as on-road. I am not that fit at the moment but have run lots in the past (marathon/OMM etc). I get home at around 6.30pm and would like to run from about 6.45 for 30-60 minutes (nearer 30 I suspect at the moment!) and possibly some weekends. I am 44, female and also climb and road bike. I'm hoping to find a pal of a similar standard so that we motivate and spur each other on. Am I asking too much? Let me know if you're interested!