Do you want to try trail running, but have no idea where to start...?!

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Or maybe you've started running in the past but need the extra motivation to start again...?

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If you want to improve your fitness and health, whilst also meeting new people, then look no further - you've come to the right place!​

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Our 6-session introductory course is an ideal opportunity for people new to trail running (or even running in general), who want to use it as a springboard to improve their fitness, and take-up a new sport.

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​COURSE INFO:

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• Starts 7th March; every Saturday at 9am (except 28th March) and last for 45-60 minutes each.

• EARLY BIRD PRICE: £60 per person / £100 for two people paying together

• 1st January, prices rise to: £70 per person, or £120 for two people paying together

• Open to club members and non-members

• Places are limited to 12 maximum

• No requirement to attend every session (although it is recommended)

• One month of free membership to C&G Trail Runners upon completion of the course

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ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 

• ​Trail running shoes​​​​​​​​​

• Standard sports clothing (suitable for the weather)

• Water

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The course is led by Phil Hobbins-White, owner and club manager of C&G Trail Runners.

Phil is a UESCA-trained running coach, a qualified Leader in Running Fitness with England Athletics, and regularly competes in national and international trail races.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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COURSE TIMETABLE

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Week 1 (7th March)

Cheltenham Racecourse, GL52 3LB

 

Plan:

• 80% of the session - walking

• 20% of the session - running

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​Week 2 (14th March)

Robinswood Hill Country Park, GL4 6SX

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Plan:

• 70% of the session - walking

• 30% of the session - running

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​Week 3 (21st March)

Over Farm (nr. Gloucester), GL2 8DB

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Plan:

• 60% of the session - walking

• 40% of the session - running

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​Week 4 (4th April)

Cheltenham Racecourse, GL52 3LB

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Plan:

• 40% of the session - walking

• 60% of the session - running

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​Week 5 (11th April)

Robinswood Hill Country Park, GL4 6SX

 

Plan:

• 20% of the session - walking

• 80% of the session - running

 

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​Week 6 (18th April)

Over Farm (nr. Gloucester), GL2 8DB

 

Plan:

• Run 5km
• Coffee and cake at the farm shop cafe to celebrate!

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