Training groups

For those who prefer to train in the company of others, the following running groups are in operation.

If you think that you fit into any of these groups, contact the appropriate person.

There is an informal meeting 10:00 every Sunday at the Clubhouse in Falkirk Victoria park for a long run (~10miles). In addition, during the cross-country season, training sessions for all ages and abilities are held in Callendar Park most Saturday mornings at 10:00.

Changing / Showering are available at all venues

Children (minimum age 8½ – 9 years)

Children are welcome who will benefit from training from Scottish athletics qualified coaches. There is participation in a full range of track and field events and superb outdoor and indoor facilities are available.

Meets Twice weekly
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:30 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Thursday 18:30 - 19:30 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Contact Gary Manson: garymanson@homecall.co.uk

Jog Scotland

Jog Scotland is Scotland’s very own national recreational running network. The main aim is to get more people active through programmes of walking and jogging. People of all fitness levels take part, from absolute beginners to those capable of running 10 K.

Falkirk Victoria Harriers are heavily involved with all Jog leaders also being Harriers members.

Meets Weekly
Thursday 18:30 - 19:30 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Contact Andrew Stevenson Tel No:01324 610410

Road running group

The group consists of a wide range of abilities and ages being often the next progression up from Jog Scotland. It is suitable for those who wish to run for distances of 5K up to full marathons.

Meets Twice weekly
Tuesday 18:30 @ Clubhouse Falkirk Victoria park
Thursday 18:30 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Contact David Bunyan Tel No:01324 637555

Typical sessions undertaken would be:

Training programs are usually agreed within the group and take into account individuals race programs, just turn up and join in.

Advanced running group

This group is suitable for people who have been running and competing for a few years.

Meets Twice weekly
Tuesday 18:30 @ The Clubhouse, Falkirk Victoria Park
Thursday 18:30 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Contact Grant Matheson 01324 876281

We are a small group (4-6 typically) of mixed sex veteran runners (40 somethings).

On Thursdays we do a speed session, which is either run on the road or the track. Road sessions can be 1 or 2 mile reps and track sessions are 400m up to 1K reps. Thursdays are usually tempo sessions from 3 to 5 miles. All sessions begin and end with a mile warm up/cool down.

We have a range of abilities. Our 10K times vary from ca 36 to 42mins and Half-marathon times from 1 hour 20mins to 1hour 40mins. We often train for the same events as each other and although coaching is not given, training plans are provided. If we are training for different distances then we can usually compromise on each session’s contents.

If you would like to join us, we would love to have you along

Track training group

All track and field events are catered for, such as sprints, middle distance, jumps and throws

Meets Twice weekly
Tuesday 19:00 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Thursday 19:00 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium
Contact David Lothian