Tuesday Runs
What: Paced groups at 11:15, 10:15, 9:15, 8:15 and 7:15 min/mile, led by UKA-qualified Running Leaders, usually with a tail leader at the back of each group. With stops along the way, you can switch groups to suit how you feel. These friendly, non-competitive sessions are a great way to mix up your pace and get to know fellow club members. Distances range from around 4 miles for the slowest group to up to 7.5 miles for the faster groups.
Where: Borderville Sports Centre, Ryhall Road, Stamford (occasionally Cattle Market, on the south side of Stamford Meadows - check on the day under the 'Running' menu). In winter we run around Stamford; when the light allows we head out into the countryside.
When: Tuesdays 7pm
Wednesday Runs
Meeting point: 6:30pm, Wednesdays
Where: Playing field near Empingham Road car park — 100m towards town from the Danish Invader. Sessions start with a short warm-up, followed by one or two 5k loops. Choose to run one or both. You should be able to run continuously for 30 minutes, but all paces are welcome. Runners slower than approximately 14-minute miles can be accommodated by adapting the route.
First Wednesday of the month: Mix things up with a session focused on improving your technique, skills and/or endurance.
New to running? Our Wednesday sessions build on the Beginners’ Course, held every May, which aims to get you running continuously for 30 minutes.
Ready to go further? In September, we incorporate our 30-to-60-minute course (approximately 5k–10k). You can still join us for the usual 5k, while others focus on building up to an hour of continuous running.
Thursday Coached Sessions
What: Structured and progressive timed-based interval and tempo sessions (and occasional hill sessions) on grass in the summer and paths in winter. These are great for building up strength and speed work. To find out more, email info@stamfordstriders.org or speak to a running leader/coach at a Tuesday or Wednesday session.
Where: Varies - email us as above if you'd like to try a session before joining the Club
When: Thursdays @6.30pm (times sometimes vary due to weather)
Sunday Runs
What: These are not official Stamford Striders club runs. They’re open to non-members, with no official leader or coach. Everyone runs at their own risk.
Distances: Typically 6–15 miles. Faster runners are encouraged to turn back and run to the rear of the group regularly, keeping everyone together.
Want to know more? Email info@stamfordstriders.org or speak to a Running Leader or coach at a Tuesday or Wednesday session.
Where: The starting point varies, but it's often Bath Row, Stamford
When: Usually 9am