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.
April Club Nights 2025
April has arrived and with it, the clocks have sprung forward! At last we can start to enjoy lighter evenings for running, along with getting off the road! The sunset time for the beginning of the month is 19:38, and by the end of April is 20:28!! Whoop! For those new to Wreake this year, we will start incorporating off road into club nights, and we often enjoy going a bit further afield to some surrounding villages. Our countryside is beautiful and we are blessed to have so many footpaths to explore. I will try to cater for as many tastes as possible (it is difficult and I do my best), but where I don’t post a road route, you can always choose to do one and still meet with everyone. Where possible we also like to enjoy the ‘local’ after and keep your eyes posted for special social nights. With April being unpredictable, we may have to alter routes, so again keep you eyes posted on the Forum as well as the What’s App group. Don’t forget and People’s Choice nights, if you have a route and want to share.
April also sees the race season ramping up, and as you can see from the bottom, the list (although not exclusive) is massive! April also sees for many, the culmination in the months of training to get to that spring marathon. There are many Wreakies taking on one or more races, so if you have a spare morning or day, why not go along and be a cheerleader? Well done to everyone who got through the hard months of slog in the rain and wind to get to your event and good luck. You have already made your Wreake family proud no matter what! April also sees two LRRL race with Desford 6 and Stilton 7. Both events challenging and good luck to all! I must admit however, Stilton is a lovely league race, but definately one of the more difficult ones, with having to climb the hill twice! If you haven’t entered, please come along and encourage your team around the course!
And finally, for all those racing particularly the end of the month; where there is the London Marathon, the Not London Marathon, Manchester Marathon and Coventry half – you are simply AMAZING!
“Your mind is your strongest muscle.” – Tunde Oyeneyin
“If you’re going to face a real challenge it has to be a real challenge. You can’t accomplish anything without the possibility of failure.” – Lazarus Lake
| TUES | 1 | Ratcliffe | Track speed work Intervals | track | Ratcliffe College Track Night – 01/04/25 No arrival before 6.45pm Track access just before 7pm Finished for 8pm Suggested Session – Track Fartlek 10 mins easy warm up 1200m alternating between fast and casual recovery efforts every 200m Use the casual effort to allow your body and heart rate to recover. Rest for three minutes between each 1200-metre interval. Repeat for a total of 3 sets 10 mins easy cool down 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. |
THUR | 3 | Church hall Syston | Barkby beat the sunset | road | Can you beat the sunset? Hooray, the clocks have gone forward, so that can only mean one thing…..the nights are getting lighter! So tonight we will attempt to get to Barkby n’ Back! Meet at the church, then choose either 20 or 30 minutes of continuous running down Barkby Lane. How far can you get, before the sun sets at 19:41? Recovery return. For those racing this coming weekend, this is also a great simple turn over of the legs and you could just do a couple miles. ** Please wear some hi-vis clothing** 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** |
| TUES | 8 | Church hall Syston | Church hall to Wooly mamouth lake | road | A flat enjoyable route along the canal into Watermead to the Wooly mamouth lake. The return loop takes in the opposite side of the lakes A shorter version of route 2e, that cuts through the middle of the duck lakes and returns on opposite side of the lakes longer 7.3 miles – https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2187991 shorter 5.1 miles – https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2188000 ** Please note, if any bad weather or flooding we will change the route, but fingers crossed!** Please wear hi-vis and headtorch!!!! You don’t want to get caught out! **Meet at the Catholic church of the Divine, 63 Broad St, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GH |
| THUR | 10 | Church hall Syston | Syston to Barkby and back | road & off road option | Tonight is a route which gives the option of staying on road or extending and doing some off road in Barkby. If you choose you can just stick to the familiar route, however there are options to take a footpath at several points along the way. Bear in mind you will be on road regardless, so choose footwear wisely! And be mindful of light, so you don’t get caught out! https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1444904 The route for tonight’s 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 |
| TUES | 15 | Ratcliffe | Track speed work Intervals | track | Ratcliffe track session, Spring timed 5k! This is your opportunity to check on your progress over the past couple of months. It can be used for both your club and track standards! However, if you do not want to do the timed event, you can still just come and run on the night and do your own thing, including speed work training. Suitable for all – Details on FB forum and instructions for the Timed 5K will be given at track on the night by Capt Carmichael. Meet at Ratcliffe College, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG |
| THUR | 17 | Church hall Syston | Wreake & Beedles | mixed terrain – xc OR road | As the nights are lighter, we have a mixed terrain route choice tonight (hopefully minus the nettles and cows!) This route combines a first half cross country section along the River Wreake and second half faster road section. Distance – 5.5 / 6.5 m https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1407668 For those wanting just road, here is a suggested route 5.2 m- https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2186947 *Please take note, if weather conditions are unfavouable, we will just all do the road route* Meet at the Catholic church of the Divine, 63 Broad St, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GH |
| TUES | 22 | Scraptoft | People’s choice with John W. | mixed terrain | Hill work at Scraptoft, courtesy of John W.! We really enjoy the challenging hills and its never boring! Always a fun and undulating session, that takes in views of the lovely countryside near Scraptoft. It will be light enough and as finishing on the road should be ok, but bring a light/headtorch just in case! ** John to confirm route nearing to the time** And may be more off road** People’s choice routes are special so please come and ensure your support for John! Carshare where possible! This evenings route does NOT allow for a shorter version or cut back. Please ensure you are able to complete the full route and be back to base camp by 8pm.** **Meet at the White House Pub 375 Scraptoft Ln, Leicester LE7 9SE** Do NOT use pub carpark unless eating or drinking after. Please park respectfully. |
| THUR | 24 | Church hall Syston | Cossington | mixed terrain – xc and road | River to Cossington with a mixture of XC and road. Long river sections, caution with any possible flooding. Distances to choose from are – 3 / 5.5 / 8 miles. We start at the hall and head out along the river where there are 3 length option choices. Please ensure you decide which distance and get into groups. *If weather conditions are unfavouable, we will change the route, which will likely be from Cossington and up to Ratcliffe. I will advise on the day if this is a change.* www.plotaroute.com/route/1408610 The route for tonight’s 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 |
| TUES | 29 | Ratcliffe | Track speed work Intervals | track | Ratcliffe track session, including speed work training. 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. Meet at Ratcliffe College, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG. |
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**
LRRL Desford 6 – April 6th – https://lran.org.uk/
Derby 10K April 6th – https://www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/fundraising-and-events/derby-10k
London Landmarks Half Marathon – April 6th – https://llhm.co.uk/
Hose half – April 7th – http://hosevillage.org.uk/bhm.htm
Leicester Big 10k – April 13th – https://www.tempoevents.co.uk/events/leicesters-big-10k/
LRRL Stilton 7 – April 13th – https://lran.org.uk/
Manchester Marathon – April 27th – https://www.manchestermarathon.co.uk/home/
London Marathon – April 27th – https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon
Not So London Marathon – April 27th – https://bookwhen.com/jobyjo#focus=ev-syhj-20250328093000
Coventry half marathon – April 27th – https://www.runforall.com/events/half-marathon/coventry-half-marathon/