Ilkley Harriers offers a program of training for its members (prospective members may
try out Tuesday night training before they join).
In general all the sessions here are for senior members of Ilkley Harriers.
Junior training sessions are described on the Junior Harriers web site.
But Monday circuit training and Peter's Thursday session are open to Junior Ilkley Harriers aged 15+.
And there is a special "transition" group for 15+ runners on a Tuesday night, too.
| When | Where | What | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7pm | Ilkley Grammar School old gym | Circuit Training for Runners | Anyone |
| Tuesday | 7pm | ILT&SC | Main Club run | Senior (16+) paid up Ilkley Harriers only |
| Wednesday | 6.30pm | Carnegie Track | Track session | Senior (16+) paid up Ilkley Harriers only |
| Thursday | 7pm | Wells Rd | Speed/strength with Peter | Harriers, Junior Harriers 15+ |
| 7.45pm | Old Bridge | Road speed session with Jane | Harriers | |
| Saturday | 7.45am | Old Bridge | Road speed/endurance session | Senior (16+) paid up Ilkley Harriers only |
| 9.30am | Wells Rd, White Wells | Family Run | Junior Ilkley Harriers and parents | |
| 9.30am | Old Bridge | Easy Trail Run | Harriers | |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Old Bridge | Easy Trail Run | Harriers |
Check out the latest sessions on the Training Forum
In Winter, Circuit Training is from 7pm-8pm at the old gym at Ilkley Grammar School (enter from Springs Lane, go past the large Sports Hall, the gym is straight uphill, on the floor above the swimming pool on the left). The cost is £1.50 per session, with the money collected by Brian - you can pay for a batch of sessions in advance, if you wish. This is one of the few Harriers sessions that is open to non-Harriers, subject to space being available. Bring clean running shoes, light clothing and a drinks bottle (it gets very hot). NB there is no session on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Sessions start Monday 20th September.
On the main club night, we meet at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club at 7pm, when training is preceded by announcements of race results and future events. Splendid changing and shower facilities are available. A variety of training runs and sessions is informally organised each evening to cater for a range of abilities on the roads and, now the lighter months are here, on the paths and moors above Ilkley. Experienced runners lead each group and typically there would be groups doing long, steady runs at various paces; a shorter run suitable for beginners; and either a hill or fartlek session.
Away Runs: schedule and details on the Forums here
There is a choice of two evening sessions ...
Meet at the Old Bridge at 7.45 - but DO check the Forum for updates on sessions/times etc.
Meet at the Old Bridge 7.45. Hard 8.8 mile run out to A59 and back, typically with variety of continuous efforts between 3 – 6 minutes, with recoveries on each (so no-one gets left behind), usually lasting 70/75 minutes. A hard session, but great for improving all race times. An early start, but often a great time of day to run, and you have the rest of the day to recover. Speak to Neil or Peter if you want convincing.
Meet at the Old Bridge 9.30. Steady run on paths and tracks. Friendly and informal, 60-90 minutes or so.
The Junior Harriers organise a family run every morning on Ilkley Moor. Minimum age 8 years. Depart 9.30am from Wells Rd. beneath White Wells. The run is typically 3.5-4 miles, finishing at about 10.20am, so you need to be able to manage that (with regrouping and pauses). It's aimed at the kids, but lots of parents join in with this.
Meet at the Old Bridge 9.30. Steady run on paths and tracks. Friendly and informal, 60-90 minutes or so.
There are plenty of informal groups training throughout the week and at weekends, too. Just ask around ...