Hogweed Trotters Road Running Club

“wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.” (William Shakespeare)

Training Sessions

We meet at Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club on St John's Way, just behind the tennis courts - map.

The club house is usually open for about quarter of an hour before the advertised time. Most people arrive dressed in running kit.

Regular training sessions are held on

Wednesdays at 6.30 pm Road Runs, Cross Country Runs and Specific Training sessions.

Fridays at 9.15 am Social Run

Fridays at 6.30 pm Beginner's Runs, Road Runs and Triathlon Training. Track sessions at YOSC

Sundays at 8.30 am Road Runs and Long Runs

Sundays at 9.30 am Road Runs and Long Runs

Road Runs consist of runs of four to seven miles at a variety of different paces around the country lanes or loops around Yate/Sodbury in Winter. There are usually three or four different paced groups covering a mixture of distances. No-one gets left behind, whatever their pace. There is always someone else to run with.

Specific Training consist of organised session intervals/efforts or hills etc. suitable for all abilities.

Cross Country consist of runs of four to seven miles cross country. No-one gets left behind, whatever their pace. There is always someone else to run with.

Out and Back everyone runs out on the same route for a fixed time (e.g. 20 mins) then turns around and retraces. So everyone should finish at the same time.

Social Run Intended to be a good workout for all whilst being sociable (i.e. sheep dogging where necessary) so suitable for all abilities.

Triathlon Training bike/run sessions etc.

Beginners very easy session. intended to introduce people into running so suitable for anyone who has not run before or who is returning to running.

Long Runs longer run across the countryside and include a selection of measured routes on roads. Four or five groups run between four and twelve miles (more for those training for a marathon) at a variety of different paces from fast to very slow.

For more details either email Bob Bell or telephone on 01454-325886

Marathon Coaching Sessions

Are you training for your first marathon? Or have you run one and would like to improve your time?
Club coach Steve Weeks is offering free coaching sessions for members. All are welcome - first timers and those with a little more experience.

If you think you might be interested then please email Steve.

It is easy to join in, just download the training schedule and run with Steve at club sessions. You can run the additional training sessions by yourself, or meet up with other members who are following the schedule.

Track Sessions

If you are looking to improve your speed and speed endurance you can join Hogweeds at the Yate Outdoor Sports Centre on Fridays for a 6.30 start to track sessions.

The sessions have been designed by club coach Simon Spedding for those (un)lucky enough to be entered into the London marathon. They will however be suitable for anyone of any ability doing a marathon or half marathon, or even a 10k in the spring.

Sessions will focus on faster running which will help you get those target times you’ve set yourself for the spring race. Combine the track into the sessions you are following from a magazine or from the Hogweed website.

Track sessions cost Ł2.15, payable to the sports centre. The coaching is free to Hogweed members. Download the training schedule here.

Wednesdays at 6.30 pm	Road Runs, Cross Country Runs and Specific Training sessions.
Fridays at 9.15 am	Social Run
Fridays at 6.30 pm	Beginner's Runs, Road Runs and Triathlon Training. Track sessions at YOSC
Sundays at 8.30 am	Road Runs and Long Runs
Sundays at 9.30 am	Road Runs and Long Runs

Road Runs	consist of runs of four to seven miles at a variety of different paces around the country lanes or loops around Yate/Sodbury in Winter. There are usually three or four different paced groups covering a mixture of distances. No-one gets left behind, whatever their pace. There is always someone else to run with.
Specific Training	consist of organised session intervals/efforts or hills etc. suitable for all abilities.
Cross Country	consist of runs of four to seven miles cross country. No-one gets left behind, whatever their pace. There is always someone else to run with.
Out and Back	everyone runs out on the same route for a fixed time (e.g. 20 mins) then turns around and retraces. So everyone should finish at the same time.
Social Run	Intended to be a good workout for all whilst being sociable (i.e. sheep dogging where necessary) so suitable for all abilities.
Triathlon Training	bike/run sessions etc.
Beginners	very easy session. intended to introduce people into running so suitable for anyone who has not run before or who is returning to running.
Long Runs	longer run across the countryside and include a selection of measured routes on roads. Four or five groups run between four and twelve miles (more for those training for a marathon) at a variety of different paces from fast to very slow.