Seniors
Road and Distance running
The club competes in both road and off-road events over distances of 5 miles and longer. These include both leagues and open events. There are always prizes for each age-group category as well as often for teams.
Individual club members also compete in Open events in all distances up to the marathon (and occasionally) beyond.
The club also promote 3 open road races each year, the Draycote 5 mile in the spring, the Rugby 6 mile in May and the Rugby 10 mile in November. The club is also lucky enough to have the use of two excellent Cross-Country courses at Abington Park in Northampton and Princethorpe College near Rugby. The club have an experienced team of event organizers but are always looking for extra help at these events.
Club teams compete at the Midlands & National Road Relay in the spring (12 stage) and autumn (6 stage) each year. These races are usually held at Sutton Park, Birmingham.
During the summer & autumn club teams compete in 3 Road Race Leagues, the East Midlands Grand Prix the Warwickshire Road Race League and the Northamptonshire Road Race League. The Rugby 6 & Rugby 10 or each included in these series and a full list of all club fixtures can be found on the ‘Fixtures’ page.
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Rugby Coaching Programme
Tim Randell provides coaching at Rugby. Tim’s coaching plan aims to support road and off-road distance events (10km+), it is suitable for senior and veteran runners of all abilities. Each training session is carefully planned to make sure that no one gets left behind and provides good opportunities for you to train at the pace that is right for you.
Description of the Group's Objectives & Training Plan for 2009 > Click here to download (Doc)
Detailed Training Sessions for June 2009 > Click here to download (xls)
You don’t have to be committed to racing to come along to these sessions. New to running? Looking to get fit? Thinking about entering racing or thinking of a marathon next year? These sessions will help you reach your goals.
Northampton Coaching Programme
Details to follow
Where do we Train?
The Club trains at two purpose built track facilities.
Rugby : Next to
the Ken Marriot Leisure Centre, Trevor White Drive, Rugby
Northampton : Sixfields Community Stadium, Northampton
The Clubhouses are sited at each track and any matters relating to events, teams, results or of general athletic interest are posted there on the notice board. Drinks and light refreshments are available at training times and members are encouraged to use the facilities. Both clubhouses have full changing and shower facilities
In the winter we train on quiet streets or well-lit hard surfaced paths, as the daylight gets longer we move to training more on grass, through late spring, summer and early autumn. Coming back to the streets as autumn ends.
When do we Train?
We train all year round whatever the weather.
Rugby
We leave the clubhouse promptly at 6.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Northampton
- Tuesday : 6:00 to 9:00pm (Summer) 07:00 to 8:30pm (Winter)
- Thursday : 6:00 to 9:00pm (Summer) 07:00 to 8:30pm (Winter)
- Sunday : 10:00 to 1:00pm
How much does it cost?
More information is on the membership page, most runners who train in this group pay for the senior membership without track pass.
Click here for membership page
Can I just turn up?
Of course, come to one of the venues a little before the session start time and we would be pleased to see you and explain more. You are welcome to join a few sessions just to ‘get to know us’ but after a few weeks you will be expected to become a club member (not least for insurance purposes). If you are visiting the area for business or on holiday and are a member of another club you are welcome to join our training sessions
For further information please contact: Tim Randell (Rugby) or …. Northampton
