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The Road Runners contact is Scott Dutton; tel 07775 620321 or email scottdutton1973@gmail.com.  We usually train at 7pm on Tuesday from the B-Hive and at 7pm from a venue in Skegness.  In addition we often have a run on Sunday mornings

We now have a blog site at www.bostonanddistrictacroadrunners.blogspot.com

WELCOME
 
Welcome to the Road running section of Boston and District Athletics Club.
 
 
TRAINING
 
Training sessions are on Tuesdays at our training facility-"The B-Hive", Punchbowl Lane, Boston.  B-Hive Location Map Google or pdf The road runners meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Training will begin at approximately 7p.m and finish around 9 p.m.
The Tuesday sessions consists of a short warmup session inside The Hive and then a steady run, over various routes, normally between 30 minutes and one hour in duration.  All routes have cut off points, should anyone wish to run a shorter distance, and no one, no matter how slow, are ever left on their own.
All abilities are most welcome.  To interested newcomers thinking of giving us a go, please be reassured that not all club runners are elite athletes!  We have a vast range of abilities, from the faster athletes to the slowest of joggers-there is no need to feel intimidated in the slightest!
The Thursday session will integrate with the Track and Field section of the club and will consist ,primarily ,of conditioning type training, such as our famous "Bleep test", circuits, shuttle runs and strength building activities.  The club has always emphasised this type of winter build up and found it to be vital to build speed, strength and endurance and create a solid base for successful, injury free running.  It's also great fun!
These nights also provide a social focal point for our runners, where races can be sorted out, training discussed, stories shared, or advice sought from the club's coaches or more experienced runners.
On weekends where we are not competing in any races, there is normally a run sorted out among members on a Sunday.  This will normally be an easy run of between one and one and a half hours, typically starting around 9 a.m. and finishing between 10a.m and 10.30a.m, giving everyone plenty of time to get back for the Sunday roast!  When a Sunday run is taking place, I will endeavour to get the location and start time issued on the website at least 3/4 days in advance, or, alternatively, either email or phone me towards the end of the week for any information.
 
 
RACES
 
A list of races which members may think of competing in will be issued on the website regularly.  These are only suggestions and if any member has a race they are interested in competing in, please let me know-I'm sure other members may be interested also.  Remember, ability is not important-all the races cater for runners of a huge range of ages and speeds.  If several members are competing in the same race it also creates the opportunity to share cars and cut down on costs, which, in the present economic climate, may be welcomed!
In the winter months, in addition to road races, many members relish the challenge of mixing it in the dirt and mud!  Boston and District A.C. are members of two cross country leagues - The Lincolnshire League and The North Midland League, which provide an extensive programme of races throughout the winter months.  Again ability is not important, with many of our sprinters and throwers, from the Track and Field section of the club using the races to boost endurance, along with our distance athletes and road runners!  Details of the races can be found in the Events section.
 
GET IN TOUCH
 
It would be great to hear from you!  If you'd like more information on training and races, or have any queries, please don't hesitate to give me a ring or drop me an email.
 


Click events on the homepage to see a listing of past and future events

In addition the road runners are usually training on a Sunday morning if they are not competing, even in the snow!

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Maps showing possible locations of training runs:

Stone Pits, Skendleby 194KB pdf

Brinkhill 187KB pdf

Princes Parade, Skegness 232KB pdf