Training
Lead by our run coaches and run leaders, Massey Ferguson Runners offers various training sessions. These include traditional ‘interval’ training alongside gentle grouped runs and a core strength and conditioning session.
Monday – 6.15pm
A strength and conditioning session specifically aimed at the core muscles required for running, including some circuit training; often followed by a light mixed-ability run.
Sessions are year round (indoors during the winter).
Wednesday – 6:30
Group training according to ability; each week led by a different run leader.
Groups
12 – 14 minute mile (37-44 minute 5k)
11 – 12 minute mile (34-37 minute 5k)
10 – 11 minute mile (31-34 minute 5k)
8.5 – 10 minute mile (26-31 minute 5k)
7.5 – 8.5 minute mile (23-26 minute 5k)
Depending on the Run Leader’s plans, these sessions are typically either:
– a standard run,
– a standard run incorporating interval training, or
– a whole session dedicated to interval training.
Location
Various, depending on the Run Leader’s plans and the season. Typically – War Memorial Park, Allesley Park, Massey Ferguson Clubhouse, Xcel Centre.
Mixed-ability interval training.
These sessions include running skills (endurance, strength, stability) and/or time or distance based intervals, sometimes combined with a looped run.
Wednesday – 6:30
Location
Various depending on the coach’s plans and the season. Typically War Memorial Park (summer) and Massey Ferguson Clubhouse (winter).
Thursday – 6:30 – the famous Massey “Thrilling Thursday”
Location
Warwick University Campus.
Various dates and times
Several unofficial runs also take place at different times and locations, varying in distance.
Find out more from our members.
In your own time
Can’t make our official sessions, or want to do some extra training?
Our experienced Run Coaches and Leaders have complied some solo training plans.
The following members hold a Coaching in Running Fitness (CiRF) or Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) qualification from England Athletics, including a full DBS check.
CiRF
Daniel Connolly
Scott Kirton
Angela McKay
Stuart Sahan
LiRF
John Bennet
Chris Bevis
Dave Bickley
Paul Cooper
Phil Hayes
Kevin Hinson
Alison Lowe
Phil McCarron
Hannah Parry
Richard Pearce
Stacey Raven
Dave Rowbottom
Helen Rowe
Kelli Sahan
Joy Woolass