FAQs
Where and when do we meet?

We meet Tuesday night at Ash Grove Car Park, Shotton CH5 1AF
At 6.15pm for our Developers Group who are improving from 5k upto 10k.
At 6:30pm for our other Groups who run between 5 and 7 miles on road.

On Wednesday nigths at 6:15pm we meet a various locations for fell/trail runs.

On Thursday night we are currently meeting at Deeside athletic stadium at 7.00pm.

Do you cater for all ages and standards?

The membership age profile ranges from 20 to 65 year olds both male and female. New members should be able to run or jog at least 3 or 4 miles even if this at a slow pace. On a tuesday we usually split into 2 to groups one going a little slower than the other.
The thursday night session at the track is a coached session and is a good one if you are short on confidence as you do not have to fear being left behind or falling short of breath and being stuck. The nature of the session is to build your confidence and build up your speed. There will be faster runners but there will also be slower runners, there is a very social atmosphere and it is not taken too seriously if you are struggling to perform.
When you come along for your first club run we want you to enjoy it enough to want to join us regularly.

How fast and how far do you run?

On tuesday night the traing groups run from 4 to 10 miles but there are always opportunities along the way to take short cuts if you have a problem and need to cut your run short. The pace of our quicker group ranges from 5 to 8 minute miles whilst our slower group ranges from 8 to 11 mins/ mile.

Will I get left behind or lost?

No definitely not! Because of the ranges of the pace within the training groups the runners can become a little strung out as we run and so we stop to re-group regularly with the faster members running back. Special attention is paid to new members as we are aware that they will probably do know the area well.

I would like to join you for a trail run, what do i do?

You contact our Liaison Officer:- Grant Mcgowan Tel. Number:- 07768 789508 email: - Grant.mcgowan@aol.co.uk Grant will be able to advise you when to come down and as to what the club is doing at the present moment in time. The club coachs will greet you and chat with you and advise you on which trainig groups will best suit you. Its important to us that new people are made to feel welcome and enjoy their first run.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost in coming along to run with us 3 or 4 weeks. We hope that you will like the club and decide to join us. in which case the membership is £30 a year. Plus an additional one off fee for a newly designed high quality ,bespoke 'Deestriders running club' vest costing £24. (Also availiable at a cost are both short and long sleeved running tops but theses are optional extras.) Men's vest sizes available Small, Medium, Large & X-Large Women's vest sizes currently available 8, 10, 12 & 14. Please indicate vest size preference when sending in completed application form and membership fee to Shaun Terry.

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