Falkirk Victoria Harriers
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, 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
Induction Group for Children (age 9 - 14 years)
Falkirk Victoria Harriers Induction Group provides a gateway into the Club for Children aged between 9 and 14 years. Within the Induction Group, FVH Coaches provide instruction in track and field events, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Children experience the Club environment before becoming Club members, and FVH coaches evaluate each individual before offering membership of the Club.
| Meets | Twice weekly |
| Tuesday | 18:30 - 19:15 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium |
| Thursday | 18:30 - 19:15 @ Grangemouth Sports Stadium |
| Contact | Gary Manson: garymanson@homecall.co.uk |
Our Induction group is very popular, and spaces are limited. So if you are thinking about coming to the Group, please contact us in advance, to check the availability of places.
Track & Field training groups
We have groups catering for all track and field events, including sprints, middle distance, jumps and throws. For more information and contact details, see Club Coaches
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:
- Hill sessions
- Speed work e.g. Mile bursts, Timed bursts
- Pyramids
- Tempo runs
- Negative splits
- Fartlek
Training programs are usually agreed within the group and take into account individuals race programs, just turn up and join in.
Our current training schedule can be downloaded here
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 |