Training
Strathaven Striders is a mixed ability running club with a ‘no one is left behind’ policy. Below you can read about our different training groups to find the one best suited to you. If you still aren’t sure, turn up on any of the training days and speak to one of the coaches. You can also email our Head Coach, Jane.
Adult Training Groups
Social runs
All runners are welcome on Mondays at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 6am. These mixed ability groups have regular stops so everyone can run at their own pace.
Tuesday nights
A mix of abilities with sessions tailored to enable runners to run at their own pace whilst benefitting from being coached as part of a group. If you can run continuously for 10 minutes then you will enjoy training with the Tuesday night runners.
Wednesday nights are split into three groups:
Beginners
Ideal for people who are new to running or returning after a break. Over 10 weeks you will progress from running for 1 minute with 1 minute walking recoveries to running for 10 minutes with 1 minute walking recoveries. Over the 10 weeks you will find out how to run efficiently with good form, and run uphill and downhill.
Intermediates
Mixed ability group for runners who can run continuously for 10 minutes. We cover 3-4 miles each week with a focus on hills, speed intervals or endurance. Ideal for runners who enjoy group training, want to learn more about running, or see improvements.
Advanced
This group is for you if you want to push your pace over distances of 5-6 miles. This is a mixed ability group that trains on hills and builds speed and endurance whilst giving runners the opportunity to run at their own pace.
Strength and conditioning
Strength is an important element of your run training, it helps prevent injury and improve performance. Our Thursday night class is also a lot of fun. Led by Coach Ruth, a trained personal trainer. Expect functional strength and conditioning exercises. Please bring a mat and hand weights (if you don’t have weights they will be provided). If you have an injury the workout will be adapted for you.
Where and when we train
Most of our adult groups meet in Strathaven Academy car park next to Strathaven Leisure Centre, accessed via Bowling Green Road. Occasionally we need to meet elsewhere, this is posted on the Club app and Facebook page. Sessions last around an hour.
Mondays, 7pm. Social Run.
Tuesday, 7pm. Intermediate and Advanced.
Wednesdays, 7pm. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.
Thursdays, 6am. Social Run. Meet in Sainsbury’s car park.
Thursdays, 7pm. Strength and Conditioning, Kirklandpark Primary School car park.
Junior Training Groups
Juniors ages 8-11, Tuesday evenings, 5-6pm.
Juniors ages 12-17, Wednesdays 5-6pm.
Both groups meet in a variety of locations around the town, this is posted in the Club app and a dedicated WhatsApp group each week.
Sessions cater for all abilities and experience, with more experienced runners encouraging new juniors. The coaches are also on hand to provide encouragement and support, often taking part in the sessions too.
