Our training session descriptions
We aim to provide a varied and interesting training programme. Running session descriptions are provided so you are aware in advance of what session will be held on a typical club night. This allows you to review the format and expectations ahead of attending.
The training schedule can be viewed in the Calendar. If you have any questions on the content of our training schedule, please email info@emersonsgreenrunningclub.co.uk.
Loopy Tuesday routes
Our Loopy Tuesday routes are listed below. It helps us enormously if attendees familiarise themselves with the intended route for the night. Click the relevant route mileage below to be taken to a map of the route on Mapometer.com.
Long: runners taking the Long Loop should be those who would expect to run a 10k in less than 50 minutes
Medium: runners taking this Medium Loop should be those who would expect to run a 10k in less than 60 minutes
Short: runners taking the Short Loop should be those who would expect to run a 10k in more than 60 minutes
| Route | Short | Medium | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodway (summer only) | 3.55 miles | 4.60 miles | 5.75 miles |
| Kingswood Hills | 3.82 miles | 4.68 miles | 5.39 miles |
| Coxgrove (summer only) | 3.60 miles | 4.60 miles | 5.97 miles |
| Lyde Green | 3.48 miles | 4.47 miles | 5.81 miles |
| Warmley Wander | 3.83 miles | 5.10 miles | 6.32 miles |
| Frenchay | 4.09 miles | 4.99 miles | 6.13 miles |
| Railway Path | 4.56 miles | 5.10 miles | 6.26 miles |
| Emersons (winter only) | 3.40 miles | 4.15 miles | 5.60 miles |
| Turner’s Farm | 4.05 miles | 4.90 miles | 5.70 miles |
| Downend (winter only) | 4.03 miles | 5.00 miles | 5.59 miles |
| Leap Valley | 3.79 miles | 4.88 miles | 6.33 miles |
| Pucklechurch | 4.60 miles | 5.25 miles | 6.50 miles |
| Spirit of Green Man | 3.78 miles | 5.02 miles | 6.02 miles |
Some of our other favourites
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Progressive interval session where reps shorten as pace increases, finishing fast and strong.
Time Trial
A timed run over a set distance to benchmark fitness and track progress, with pacers often available.
Aces High
A fun, team-based lucky dip run where playing cards decide the route and destinations.
Andre’s Spicy Triangle
A short loop featuring a testing climb, run with increased effort to build strength and grit.
Away Run
A change of scenery with group runs at various distances and paces, usually followed by a social.
Bridges
Pack-based intervals pushing hard between bridges, then recovering back to the group.
Fartlek
Speed play running with varied efforts and recoveries, either structured or free-flowing.
Flying 30s
High-intensity summer session focused on speed, form, and efficient running technique.
Hash Run
A trail-based chase where runners follow flour-laid routes, false trails included, to catch the hares.
Hill Repeats
Sustained uphill efforts on local climbs with recoveries on the descent.
Hill Sprints
Short, explosive uphill efforts designed to build power and speed.
Hills
A continuous run taking in the local ups and downs for strength and endurance.
Kingswood Hills
A hilly tour of Kingswood, making the most of its climbs and descents.
Jam Jar Relay
Team-based lucky dip session where drawn tickets decide the route and challenges.
Lamp Post Intervals
Route-based intervals using lampposts as markers for increased effort.
Loop ’N’ Scoop / Loop Run
A looped pack run with regular turn-back points so runners regroup and run together.
Light Up The Night
Our annual December charity event: one-mile Pomphrey Hill laps for one hour, with donations per lap completed.
Parlauf / Meet and Retreat
Paired relay run where partners alternate fast and steady paces around a set circuit.
Oregon Circuit
Short running efforts mixed with strength exercises to build all-round running fitness.
Out-and-Back
Steady running out, then a faster return to finish strong.
Ping Pong Run
An individual lucky dip session where ping pong balls dictate routes or exercises.