Summer Handicap at Kersal Wetlands

This week, instead of the normal club run, we're doing a handicap run around Kersal Wetlands. We'll meet at the Y Club at 6:30pm as usual and then do a warm up jog to the Wetlands (about 4k).

We'll then run 5k (two laps) around the Wetlands, but we will set everyone off at slightly different times, which means, if we get it right you will all finish at around the same time. The first person across the line will be the winner of our Summer Handicap.

Should be fun. Hope to see lots of you there!

Session Format

Our group runs take place every Thursday, starting at the Y Club at 6:30pm. After a quick warm up, the Captains will gather the group together for Club Notices, after which we split into sub-groups before heading off on one of our many routes.

Each group will run at a different pace and will be led by a club member, so there should always be a pace group suited to you. The number of groups is flexible depending on the number of runners down on any particular night, but we’ll generally have the following six groups:

Group 1:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 7.00 min / mile (4.20 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 2:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 8.00 min / mile (5.00 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 3:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 8.30-9.00 min / mile (5.20-5.40 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 4:

• 8 miles (13 km)
• 9.30-10.00 min / mile (5.50-6.15 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 5:

• 6 miles (10 km)
• 10.00 min / mile (6.15 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 6:

• 3 miles (5 km)
• This group will run at whatever pace is comfortable for everyone

If you’re not sure which group to go in on your first visit, we'd advise starting off in Group 6 and try to work your way up to the next one!

Joining a Thursday Group Run

Just turn up, that's all you need. You don't have to be a member. You don't have to have run with us before. There is no cost.

Meet us outside the Y Club at 6:30pm ready to run and you will be welcome to join us!