We meet every Tuesday & Thursday evening at 6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fortnightly on Tuesday’s we have all-inclusive interval training on the fab running track at Ratcliffe College (no extra charge – included in your membership!).
Route nights: See table.
Track nights: Ratcliffe College, Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG.
Please read the following guidance before attending, if you attend club nights it is presumed that you agree to follow the following guidelines outlined below (following England Athletics guidance and the Wreake Runners Risk Assessments). Please note: the club,
and any of its officers, are not responsible for any claim to accident, injury, damage, illness, or loss sustained by members during
any Club activity. You attend at your own risk!
- Do not attend if you are showing signs of sickness
- Check the latest England Athletics guidance & read the Wreake Runners Risk Assessments
- Follow the venue & public health guidance
- Maintain personal hygiene (sanitise hands before and after workout)
- Take personal responsibility on knowing the route. Learn the route (or print it / have it on phone), & take responsibility on where you are going and the people around you.
- Use the time before we set off on our run for a group or individual warm up.
- Organise yourselves into groups on the night, re-group during the run.
- If leading a group – please lead from the back and leave no one behind.
- Wear high visibility clothing on dark evenings and bring a headtorch/chest torch.
- Carry a phone for emergencies.
- Be considerate to members of the public.
- If finishing early, ensure you let someone know you have arrived home safely.
- It is the responsibility of the individual to perform their own cool down.
- Enjoy your run, have fun!
Run together, run safely.
December Club Nights 2024
December 2024 has arrived at last, and I am sure that many of you are looking forward to some downtime and eating lots of treats! The holiday season comes with some well earned breaks, but the running continues! We have so much to look forward to in December with Christmas lights runs, the muddy fun of the Gaddesby Gallop and the famous not to be missed – Jellyman Bacon Butty run/walk! Keep your eye on the forum for details about the annual Leicester Runners town hall Christmas lights photo, which will have a photographer who lacks my finesse and style! Despite any wintery weather we will continue to have fun running about the streets of our community, but remember to wear appropriate clothing including being visible on the dark nights.
**Please note** – Due to club nights occurring on festive dates, the end of the month has no scheduled club nights! However, please feel free to use the forum to arrange running with others! Wreake traditionally goes up to Bradgate Park between Christmas and New Year for a running and cake social. I will be looking to run on possibly on Sunday December 29th – perhaps a big Early Bird run with Jellyman and the motley crew! In addition, our President Dave Palmer, usually organises a Christmas Eve walk – so keep your eyes on the forum for his posts!
December is also a time that we reflect as runners both individually and as a club. How has 2024 been for you? Have you achieved a goal? Maybe just getting out and putting one foot in front of the other has been something to be proud of! It isn’t easy to balance all our commitments, and often we put ourselves at the bottom of the list. Many of us have had difficult personal issues to deal with, and running is that space that allows your mind to try and make sense of it all. Just you and the road/trail, and nothing else! So, as we draw 2024 to a close, reflect on how wonderful you are! Remember that your Wreake Family is always there for you – to run with, cry with, laugh with and eat cake with! Well done to everyone, and here’s to an even better 2025, being part of the best running club around!
To finish off for those at the AGM last week, you will have heard the Wreake Warrior cry to show up and run the Derby XCountry League Races! DRXCL – Leicester. We have over 130 members and it should be easy to field at least 8 men and 4 women for just 6 races in 5 months. Ravenstone has been rescheduled to December 8th! SO NO EXCUSES! A MORNING WITH YOUR WREAKE FAMILY WITH A LITTLE RUN AND CAKE AND HOT DRINK, WHAT COULD BE BETTER! You don’t have to be fast, in fact I have finished last a few times, and I still counted! WE NEED TEAMS TO SCORE POINTS! So….COME ON DOWN WE NEED YOU!!!!!!
“You are amazing and unique and you matter” – Anon
“Take a moment to reflect and look back – but only a moment because new possibilities are just over the horizon” – Anon
| TUES | 3 | Ratcliffe | Track speed work intervals | track | Ratcliffe College Track Night – 03/12/24 No arrival before 6.45pm Track access just before 7pm Finished for 8pm DUE TO THE CANCELLATION OF THE LAST SESSION, THE 1 MILE TRACK STANDARDS WILL TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK. 1 mile Track Standards This is the second of the 4 Track Standards Nights. For those doing the 1 mile, after a 10 minute warm-up, we will start at 7.10pm. This should only last about 5 to 12 ish minutes so plenty of time afterward, whilst you are nicely warmed up if you want to add part of the session. Or just do your own thing. If you are not doing the 1 mile, here is a suggested session Pyramid Session: 10-20 mins warm up (easy running) 200m / 400m / 600m / 800m / *1000m / *800m / 600m / 400m / 200m (a bit quicker than 5k pace) Take 1-2 mins rest (or more if needed) in between each rep. 5-10 mins cool down to suit. *drop the 1000m & 2nd 800m if you need to But, as always, you are welcome to come along and have a run round. Meet at Ratcliffe College, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG. |
THURS | 5 | Public car park Syston | Christmas lights run | road | Christmas lights run around the streets of festive Syston! We will meet for a little run around the streets of our community. Due to an event at the church, we will be meeting at the main car park in Syston, where we will catch as many Xmas lights as possible, through the streets of Syston to the Ringway in Queniborough. Return back along Melton Road to take in all the festive cheer for 4.9 miles of fun, ok let’s call it 5! Please make sure to take plenty of selfies! If wanting to do a slightly longer route, you can wind up and down the streets off of East Avenue. Xmas Lights Run From Brookside Carpark – 8km Running Route near Syston (ID: 2819556) **Winter club night rules now apply and a headtorch and hi-vis clothing is now needed** And festive wear always makes it much more fun! **Meet at the Public carpark on Melton Road, 1272-1316 Melton Rd, Syston, Leicester LE7 2HD**– (next to butchers and brook) |
| TUES | 10 | Church hall Syston | Thurmaston with no hills! | road | A flat local Thurmaston route, without Earls way, but with some simple familiar streets around Thurmaston. This one has an added loop to take it just over 5 miles. You can of course extend or shorten as needed and maybe take in some Xmas festive lights along the way. Please stay together. Why not consider a little tipple in the Pharmacie Arms after together before the crazy Xmas week arrives! https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2153973?units=miles **Winter club night rules now apply and a headtorch and hi-vis clothing is now needed** The route for tonights session allows for shorter versions/cut back. We aim to complete club sessions as close to 8pm as possible. Individuals must consider if the full route is suitable or if they need to consider a shorter route, ensuring they will be back to base camp by 8pm. Running together is always preferable but not always possible. If you do return by yourself, you must let someone know and advise when you have returned safely. **Meet at the Catholic church of the Divine, 63 Broad St, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GH** |
| THURS | 12 | East Goscote | Base/Normal run | road | Tonight’s run as its the holiday season, is what is known as your base/normal run. We will keep it local and flat and work on running at a comfortable pace, to build up your stamina and aerobic efficiency. We will of course stop at the famous house with snow for selfies, and other Xmassy houses! I think I should get someone else to take the picture this year, so it isn’t blurry! We can explore the streets of East Goscote to see yet more festive holiday displays, whilst knowing you are doing some technique at the same time. Leave from the public car park in East Goscote next to the Pub, where you will explore the streets all a glo with Xmas cheer. Head then to Rearsby before heading back along the Melton Road and enter East Goscote again to see yet more festive lights, including the ‘snow house’. The route plotted is only an example, so again this can be extended to see yet more lights in both East Goscote or Rearsby. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2823192 **Winter club night rules now apply and a headtorch and hi-vis clothing is now needed** And how about Xmas attire! **Meet at the Brookside car park, Melton Rd, Syston, Leicester LE7 2EN** |
| MON | 16 | Victoria Park | Leicester Runners Town Hall Xmas photo run | road | Meeting on a Monday?! YES THAT IS RIGHT!!!! We don’t have a scheduled run on Thursday this week, due to the Xmas meal. So instead we are meeting up at Victoria Park in Leicester to then run down to the Town Hall, to meet up with lots of other LRRL peeps for the annual Xmas photo. Captain Carmichael will post details closer to the time, including timings and route info. But in general, we will car share to the park and then do some running, take a pic, do some more running and then head home back in the cars! We will get to take in all the festive cheer in town and I am sure take plenty more pictures. CAR SHARE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RY *Note car parking charges apply*(Up to 1 hour: £1,Up to 2 hours: £2. Please check LCC website for any updates on fees and conditions) |
| TUES | 17 | Ratcliffe | Xmas at the Track speed work | track | Ratcliffe track session, including speed work training. It is also the Track Standards night! Capt Carmichael will post details! Suitable for all – Details on FB forum and instructions for session will be given at track on the night. A perfect place to work on form and technique. You are always welcome to come and do your own thing. Don’t forget it is also Xmas festive drinks and nibbles after, so bring along something to share with your fellow Wreakies! Please note, this is your last official club night of 2024….so make it a big one and turn up for track!!! Meet at Ratcliffe College, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG. |
| THURS | 19 | Victoria Pub | Wreake Xmas Dinner | It’s the Wreake Runners Christmas Dinner 2024 at the Queen Vic pub! There is no scheduled club night tonight due to us stuffing our faces on a roast! However, if you wish to run before the meal or separately, please use the forum to organise. Please ensure to arrive on time for the meal, so that we are eating pudding before 10pm! It is a school night after all! We will meet at the Queen Victoria Pub in Syston. Please park respecfully if using the pub carpark, or on the streets near the pub. There is always parking in the main carpark on Melton Road if needed! If you haven’t booked in for the meal, it is a pub after all and why not join in for a Christmassy tipple and natter with you Wreake family. **Meet at the Queen Victoria Pub, 76 High St, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GQ** | |
| TUES | 24 | Day off | Xmas Eve NO CLUB NIGHT SCHEDULED | No organised club run as it is Christmas Eve! A time to relax and have fun with those you love. That may even be some of your Wreake family! No organised club night tonight, as I need to be in bed by the time Santa arrives! Whatever you do, have a wonderful time and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! | |
| THURS | 26 | No set location | Holiday fun continues, no club night Boxing Day | Its Boxing Day, so unless like me you are working, you will likely be home stuffing your face and watching some telly! There may be some Wreakies running a race today, so enjoy! Traditionally the week between Christmas and New Years is used for Wreakies to organise independently into groups to run in the day. Some prefer some off road muddy fun up at Bradgate Park and some like to remain on the roads close to home. Please use the forum to arrange whatever running fun you wish. You could always have a winter warmer in Pharmacie Arms after! We will see you all back at club next week. | |
| TUES | 31 | No set club run | Happy New Year | It’s New Years Eve! Wow another year has flown by, and hopefully you can look back with fond memories of what you have achieved this year. Tonight is likely to be a quiet night with many people celebrating. No formal club night scheduled, so please use the forum to arrange with others if you want to run. Perhaps in the daytime! May 2025 be as filled with blessings! |
Permanent route night locations: Catholic Church of the Divine, 63 Broad St, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GH / Track nights: Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG.
** Race Alert**
Derby XCountry League Race 2 – Ravenstone – December 08th
HOHO HOTH – December 7th
Annual Leicestershire Runners Christmas Run to Town Hall – December 16th
Gaddesby Gallop- December 21st
Jellyman’s Bacon Butty run/walk – December 22nd