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Guest Runs

Whilst the light holds, the club encourages members to invite the club to run their favourite 5 to 6 mile training runs. This is a great way to enjoy and explore the local countryside around Stowmarket.

Dates for 2011 so far are as follows. Keep a check here for more.

Guest Run Diary
Thu 28th July 2011 Keith Borret's, Meet at White House Farmhouse, Stonham, next to the church, 7:30

If no guest has been planned we meet as usual at the Mid Suffolk Leisure Center and use various scenic routes across the countryside.

Trail Runs

These take place on a mix of trails (obviously), footpaths and tracks and some have a small element of road running. You follow a pre-planned route using a set of clear written instructions (no map reading skills needed).

Trail runs start and finish at a pub. To take part just turn up at the pub any time after the published start time (generally between 6:30 and 7:30).

Trail runs are best done individually or in small groups of up to four people so you all get a chance to do a bit of navigating.

The benefits are - you get to see bits of countryside that you would not normally see. There's no need to worry about ability. With written instructions you can run at your own pace with people of a similar ability.

Trail Run Diary
Wed 3rd Aug 2011 Five Bells, Rattlesden
Wed 10th Aug 2011 The Chequers, Gt Blakenham

 

Wednesday 3rd Aug 2011

Start: Rattlesden Five Bells

Anytime from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Organised by Keith Borrett & Andy Bond.

Please bring a donation of £2 for charity. We haven't done this one for a few years. Great run with a fine old Suffolk pub at the end. Great landlady, cheap different beers, games area and really nice garden to sit and chill out.

 

Wednesday 10th Aug 2011

Start: The Chequers, Stowmarket Road, Gt Blakenham.

Anytime from 6.00pm but no later than 7.30pm.

New run, approx 7 miles. Very scenic views of Snoasis site and lovely countryside.

For those recovering from injury or friends or family members, there is a pleasant walk along the river and around the lake. (Approx 2 miles)

Start at the pub at any time between 6pm and 7.30pm

Please bring a £2 donation for charity and try to support the pub by staying to socialise in the Beer Garden afterwards.