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Groups / Sessions

Bedford Harriers sessions typically run on a Monday and Wednesday evening, with additional sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. All sessions listed below are coached by certified coaches.

Spring Beginners group (Mon/Wed)

Coaches: Helen Whiting, Mark Taggart, Darren Cimelli, Jeremy Sear

Group 1 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: sub 7 mins/mile (4:20/km)

Coaches: Graham Pratt / Ed Castro

Group 2 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: 7:45 - 8:15 mins/mile (4:20 - 5:10/km)

Coaches: Mark Tinkler / Neil Lovesey / Adam Hills / Stuart Knight / James Goodman / Jerry Pullinger / Richard Evans

Group 3 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: 8:30 - 9:00 mins/mile

Coaches: Bev Tredget / Mark Taggart / Richard Woodward / Debi Fisher

Group 4 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: 8:45 - 9:30 mins/mile

Coaches: Viv Kilgour / Amanda Friman / Chris Fadden / Ray Cooke / Dave Holt

Group 5 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: 9:00 - 10:00 mins/mile

Coaches:Steve Gaunt / Lesley Gaunt / Lorena Henderson / Peter Pack / Helen Whiting / Katie Fletcher

Group 6 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: 10:00 mins/mile

Coaches: Noel Jones / Cathy Clark / Jeanette Cheetham

Group 7 (Mon/Wed)

Pace: 10:00 - 12:00 mins/mile

Coaches: David Prior / Jacinta Horne / Becca Pinney / Steve Crane / Angie Finch

Run / Walk group (Mon/Wed)

Run/Walking offers runners a way of building up to longer distances in a gradual and manageable way without putting too much stress on the body.

Coaches: Mel Joy / Jo Simmons

Wednesday Triathlon group

Pace: 8:15 mins/mile

Coaches: Kevin Willett / Alistair Fadden / Jodie Darnell

Saturday Early Birds Training Runs

Saturday off-road, morning trail runs. Distances vary throughout the year but typically are between 8 and 12 miles, depending on the elevation and if the group is training for an event. All runners in the club are welcome, typical pace is 10-12 minute miles an hour. Dog friendly run.

Coaches: Richard Woodward / Mark Taggart / Bev Tredget / Viv Kilgour / Dave Holt / Niki Jones

Coached swim sessions

Coached swim sessions are booked in advance on a term-by-term basis.

Coaches: Angie Finch/Kate Williams/Kevin Willett/Noel Jones/Simon Fisher/Richard Evans

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Bedford Harriers Athletics Club
Bedford International Athletics Stadium
Barkers Lane
Bedford
MK41 9SB

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