Training from Marlow Sports Club
Group runs are limited to 15 members per Run Leader and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Options are below and will be confirmed on the night from our Run Leaders. All sessions start at MSC at 19:00, unless otherwise stated.

Wearing high-visibility clothing and using head torches is compulsory.

Easy Striders (ES)
- No stress pace for all | 3 to 4 miles | 11:30 to 12:00+ min/mi 

Easy Plus Striders (ES+)
- Improvers group | 4 to 5 miles | 10:30 to 11:15 min/mi

Breezy Striders (BS)
- Chit-chat intermediate group | 6 miles | 9:30 to 10:15 min/mi

Breezy Plus Striders (BS+)
- Bridging the gap to Speedy Striders | 6-7 miles | 8:30 to 9:15 min/mi

Speedy Striders (SS)
- Chasing that high speed | 6-7 miles | 8min/mi or below

Begintervals
- Interval sessions suitable for all. They are designed primarily for people new to running and are designed for anyone who can run 5km at any pace. Each week we look at a different type of interval training, including fartlec, short intervals, long intervals, and hills. The sessions are inclusive, so anyone can take part, if you are slower, you may do less reps, if you are faster you may do more.

 

Return of 10-mile Club - ideal for those targetting a spring marathon

10-mi club with [TBC], start at 18:30 at MSC
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10-km club with [TBC], start at 18:30 at MSC
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The Grizzly

 

training week 4 - 25th / 26th Jan

Sat, 25th Jan: Dean T will be leading from Henley - details to follow

 

training week 5 - 1st / 2nd Feb

 

training week 6 - 8th / 9th Feb

Sun, 9th Feb: 7 Hills of Flackwell, led by Patrick - 14mi run with 7 hills (clue's in the name). Option to bolt-on (or off) extra distance
- meet at Wooburn Park (HP10 0TT) car park at 8am

 

training week 7 - 15th / 16th Feb

 

training week 8 - 22nd / 23rd Feb

Sat, 22nd Feb: 

Sun, 23rd Feb: Gade Valley 12mi / 17mi run options - sign up here.

 

training week 9 - 1st / 2nd Mar

 

Sunday 9th March - Grizzly and Cub

 

 

Easy like Sunday morning, with G - meet 9:00am at MSC
Good Grizzly training for anyone in slower pace. 
Easy pace. Option of 4 miles or 8 miles (2 loops if you want to do 8 miles)

 

Training from Marlow Sports Club
Group runs are limited to 15 members per Run Leader and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Options are below and will be confirmed on the night from our Run Leaders. All sessions start at MSC at 19:00, unless otherwise stated.

Wearing high-visibility clothing and using head torches is compulsory.

Easy Striders (ES)
- No stress pace for all | 3 to 4 miles | 11:30 to 12:00+ min/mi 

Easy Plus Striders (ES+)
- Improvers group | 4 to 5 miles | 10:30 to 11:15 min/mi

Breezy Striders (BS)
- Chit-chat intermediate group | 6 miles | 9:30 to 10:15 min/mi

Breezy Plus Striders (BS+)
- Bridging the gap to Speedy Striders | 6-7 miles | 8:30 to 9:15 min/mi

Speedy Striders (SS)
- Chasing that high speed | 6-7 miles | 8min/mi or below

Begintervals
- Interval sessions suitable for all. They are designed primarily for people new to running and are designed for anyone who can run 5km at any pace. Each week we look at a different type of interval training, including fartlec, short intervals, long intervals, and hills. The sessions are inclusive, so anyone can take part, if you are slower, you may do less reps, if you are faster you may do more.

 

Return of 10-mile Club - ideal for those targetting a spring marathon

10-mi club with [TBC], start at 18:30 at MSC
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10-km club with [TBC], start at 18:30 at MSC
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TVXC Cross Country Series 2024 / 2025

Dates - all 11am start

- Sun, 19th Jan '25 - TVT
- Sun, 2nd Feb '25 - Marlow Striders (Hosting) - please save the date to volunteer
- Saturday, 15th Feb '25 - Sandhurst (rescheduled from Nov)

Click here for the TVXC Website for detailed club and individual results.

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Thames Valley Triathletes TVXC
Date 19th January 2025 
Time 1100hrs
Address: St Neots Preparatory School, St Neot's Rd, Eversley, Hook RG27 0PN. 
Run location: https://w3w.co/bills.swoop.kennels
Car sharing is essential as the school has limited car parking. Please don’t use the car park opposite the event start as this will be needed for event support and most importantly the first aid vehicle. It is also open to the public. 
We will be asking for a £2 donation for our charity this year which is Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue. This would be gratefully received thank you. 
Porta toilets and urinals will be available in the school car park on route to the run location.
The walk from the school to the run location takes about 15 minutes, please allow yourselves time for this. The route will be signed. 
Please take care crossing the main Bramshill Road as it is fast and busy.
Team camps to be located near to the W3W above, please don’t block the initial access road as this will be needed in the case of an emergency. 
Course & Map See map here. Total distance approx. 9.3km with 73m elevation gain, on a mixture of hard & soft trails through woodlands. THIS COURSE IS AMENDED FROM 2024.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/320635413
Finishing tokens will be handed out to ALL finishers - please return these to TVT. 
ALL runners will take a token and must be attached to a participating club whether through membership or being a guest. This is imperative for insurance purposes.  
Food and hot drinks will be provided at the school after. We do have an indoor space for food, but please be considerate with your muddy footwear. NO MUDDY TRAINERS IN THE DINING AREA PLEASE. Please bring your own plates and cups and food is consumed at your own risk. 
There will be first aiders in attendance, who will be able to access the majority of the course by vehicle. If you need assistance please find the closest marshal and ask.  
Dogs - Well-behaved dogs are welcome to spectate however must be on a lead at all times. 
This event and route been approved by the Forestry Commission and we must abide by their rules. Please stick to the course route to avoid jeopardising  forest regeneration and to avoid ground nesting birds. 
Please be considerate to members of the public (including horses and riders) who will also have access to this course. Inappropriate and inconsiderate behaviour will not be tolerated. 
Anyone seen to wear headphones will be disqualified. 
Any questions please get in touch. See you all there!!

 

Club Event: Bramley 20/10 (milers)
- either distance will score club points
- Entries available here
- no entries on the day
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Club Event: Fleet Half Marathon
- Entries available here
- entries close 2nd March!
- "A gently undulating but fast course with personal best potential"

 

Striders parkrun on Tour dates -

• 3rd May '25 - Milano Nord parkrun and Lake Como
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Do you have a milestone coming up or ideas for future parkrun adventures? Please reach out to Hannah Smith with your milestones, suggestions, or any other parkrun-related plans.