Cheltenham & Gloucester Trail Runners

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February 9, 2025

Cheltenham & Gloucester Trail Runners

Cheltenham and Gloucester Trail Runners Cheltenham & Gloucester Trail Runners is an adventure running club suitable for all experience levels.

Benefits of Joining:
- Motivation and Variety: Group running in scenic locations helps increase motivation. The club offers a variety of runs and locations.
- Skill Development: Members can improve their running and fitness with the help of coaches and run leaders. They can also develop their skills.
- Social and Safety: The club provides opportunities to socialize with other runners and offers increased safety while running.
- Structured Schedule: The club provides structure and variety with its schedule.

Membership Perks:
- - Discounts: Members receive discounts on club kit, running products, sports massages, and coaching. Partners include Precision Fuel & Hydration (15%), Kinetic Sports (10%) for physiotherapy & sports massage, and Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports (15%).
- Events: Members can participate in club events.
- Training Camps: The club organizes multiple training camps in locations like the Lake District, Dartmoor, Snowdonia, and the Brecon Beacons (tickets sold separately).
Run Details:
- Schedule: The club releases the next month’s schedule near the end of the previous month, including dates, times, route info, meeting locations, and required kit. There are 15+ club runs every month. Expect 5k – 10k social runs throughout the week, hill training sessions, coached speed and technique sessions, and long runs at weekends.
- Timing: Weekend runs are usually at 9 am, and weekday runs are usually at 6 pm.
- Atmosphere: The runs are chatty, friendly, and scenic adventures, not focused on personal bests.
Leadership & Social Aspects:
- Run Leaders: The run leaders are England Athletics LiRF qualified and experienced trail runners.
- Social Events: The club offers non-running social events, post-run socials, and meetups at races and events.
Club Network: The club is part of the Trail Runners group, founded in 2019, which includes Bristol Trail Runners and a club in Bath. Other locations include Ipswich and South East London.
Trail Runners Purpose: Trail Runners clubs aim to help people discover local trails, enjoy days out, and experience structured training suitable for all abilities.