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TRAINING PLANS

Our training sessions are split into pace groups to enable runners to train with others of similar ability.

For the system to work we encourage members to run in the appropriate group for their ability level. This ensures that everyone is appropriately challenged during their training, and receives the right level of session to help with their running development. Appropriate time ranges for a 10k relative to each group are on this page, to help runners choose a group that is right for them.

Prospective members are more than welcome to join any of our training groups to get a feel for the club before deciding whether to sign up. Visit our Why Penny Lane Striders? page to meet some of our runners, find out why they joined, and how they have benefited from being part of the club.

Meet at Garston Leisure Centre unless stated otherwise.

On Tuesday nights (6.15pm-6.45pm) were usually offer core workout sessions. A strong core is essential for running! Sign up via the App.
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Road Training

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Meat the Off Road and Cross Country Team

We hope to see you off-road running soon - please get in contact via direct messaging on the App or on pennylanestriders+orc@gmail.com. Find details of OR & XC training plans below.
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Anne Oxbrough

Off Road and Cross Country Captain
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Mike O'Rourke

Off Road and Cross Country Vice Captain
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Charlotte Rawcliffe

Off Road and Cross Country Vice Captain

  Off Road Training Schedule - Winter 22/23

Full details of all training runs including any kit requirements, route and terrain information, and contact details of the leaders can be found via the connectMyClub app or webpage area. Always let us know if you are coming and ensure you have filled out the ICE information on My Running. The leader will have access to this just for that run.

Please note that training plans do not get updated within the time frame list below. Any cancellations will be notified via the the MyRunningClub App (connectMyClub is the web based version).
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We now have a set of XC shoes for members who are new to cross country to borrow for training or racing. Click here to find out how!
XC Shoe Loans
Head torch run
​If it's dark bring a head torch! They are quite cheap, but if you don't want invest just yet, let us know so we can see about a loan. Also, trail shoes or old shoes. Spare shoes for the way home!

Cross Country
Ideally XC shoes e.g. spikes, or your grippiest trail/fell shoes (e.g. with rubber 'studs' or lugs which stick out). For those new to XC the club has some pairs of XC 'spikes' (shoes) to loan out. You can find details using the link at the bottom of the page.

Runs outside Liverpool
Please contact the run leader or Anne on pennylanestriders+orc@gmail.com so that we have numbers and can alert you to last minute changes

Car share
Do so when possible: saves money and saves the planet :) (post on the forum, FB or ask Anne)

Full kit
Full waterproofs, spare long sleeved top, hat, gloves, water, food, whistle, survival bag or emergency blanket, mobile phone with What3Words app installed on it). Leader decides on the day if conditions allow for reduced kit.

Last minute cancellations
We aim to avoid this but the pool of leaders is much smaller for off-road and we may not be able to find an alternative leader at short notice. Off-road running is also more likely to cancel due to adverse weather conditions that are not an issue on the road (e.g. high winds in woodlands). Before attending an off-road run you should check the My Running app or webpage area to make sure it is going ahead.

Any questions?
Just ask Anne on pennylanestriders+orc@gmail.com
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • History
    • Committee
    • Club Shop
    • Awards
    • Charity Partner
    • Constitution
    • Policies
    • Photo Archive
    • PLS Forum
  • TRAINING
    • Training Plans
    • Training Routes
    • Training Resources
    • The Happy Bus
  • COMPETING
    • Road Running
    • Off Road
    • Cross Country
    • Results
    • Records
    • Striders Parkrun Results
    • Striders on Power of 10
  • EVENTS
    • Andrew Stansfield Memorial 5k
  • PLS 10k Race
  • JOIN US
    • Why Penny Lane Striders?
    • Membership
    • Contact Us