Our Runs

Our regular club runs are:
  • Tuesday 7:00pm start - Effort Sessions
  • Wednesday night 7:15pm for 7:30pm start - Group trail run. 3-4 groups of (3-4 miles, 4-5 miles and 6 miles)
  • Sunday morning 8:45am for 9:00am start - Group trail run.
The coaches and leaders often have additional runs available to fit in with race preparation and this is the current schedule.
DayActivity
MondayRest Day
TuesdayEffort Sessions
Wednesday     Club run (PM)
Group Trail run, 3-4 Groups
ThursdayBeginners group (PM)
When beginners group is running.
FridayRest Day
SaturdayParkrun 9:00am
Free 5k run held at Hockley Woods, Hadleigh, Southend and Basildon
SundayClub run (AM)
Group Trail run
Running at Night: Choosing the Right Torch
Over the Winter months some of our runs at HTR are in the dark so a Torch is essential.
Choosing the right torch can be difficult as you need to consider brightness, weight, cost and whether to use a body Torch or Head Torch. Below is a link to some detailed information regarding Torches for Running at night.
Running at Night: Choosing the Right Torch
Effort Sessions
Our interval training, or effort sessions, on Tuesdays build speed and endurance. With regular, consistent interval training you'll find you can run faster for longer, helpful if you're training for an event and have a goal time or new personal best in mind.
Effort Sessions and Effort Session Generator
Where do we meet?
Our runs meet at different locations each week so that we get to run on different trails and places.
Full details of the upcoming run is posted on our facebook group on the pinned post. For security reasons we don't make locations publicly available on the Internet.
FACEBOOK GROUP
How far and fast do we run?
We are a very responsive group and cater for all abilities. Our regular Wednesday run has the following groups:
  • 6 mile group
  • 5 mile group
  • 4 mile group
  • 3 mile group
Generally groups run according to the group pace and regroup so we don't leave anyone behind.
Quite often runners may want to run a longer distance but at a different pace. Speak to the leaders about a top-up.
Each group is lead by one or more of our UK Athletics qualified leaders and coaches.
What do I need to run with you?
You will need to join as a member either standard or affiliated member.
We require that you fill in a membership form if you like running with us and want to join more regularly.
During the Winter months we continue to run trails at night time so a head torch is required. We normally have a couple of spare torches to loan out if you aren't sure if you'll like it ( we think you will ). During muddy/wet days trail shoes are recommended.
When a run is announced on facebook we indicate what is required e.g. head torch, trail shoes etc.
Ensure you have adequate running clothing to deal with changing weather throughout the seasons.
If you are unsure at all, please contact us or post up on our facebook group. You'll get very helpful responses.
How are groups lead?
Groups are lead by UK Athletics qualified leaders and coaches. Most are also first aid qualified. Leaders and coaches are DBS checked and insured as part of their licence.
A typical group run begins with a briefing by the run director. Groups and paces are identified.
A warm up preceeds the run and the group leader will cover any specific information about the route.
The run begins.
A cool down stretch off is offered at the end of the run.
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How do I get a t-shirt?
We have club t-shirts available from our online shop. There are also hoodies, zoodies, various styles of t-shirt for winter and summer. All available in mens, ladies and junior fit. To help you get to know others, there is the option to have your name or initials on free of charge.
CLUB KIT HERE
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This page outlines how Hockley Trail Runners will use the data you provide when you register membership with us or renew your membership.
When you become a member or renew your membership with Hockley Trail Runners you will automatically be registered as a member of England Athletics. We will provide England Athletics with your personal data which they will use to enable access to an online portal for you (called myAthletics). England Athletics will contact you to invite you to sign in to and update your MyAthletics portal (which, amongst other things, allows you to set and amend your privacy settings). If you have any questions about the continuing privacy of your personal data when it is shared with England Athletics, please contact dataprotection@englandathletics.org.
The myAthletics portal is available as myathletics.englandath letics.org/portal/Members/Summary
What information do we collect and how do we use it
The information we collect when you register with us is as follows:
  • Name, age, address and contact number
  • Next of kin details including name, address and contact number
  • any medical conditions that may affect your running or we need to be aware of whilst running
  • UK Athletics affiliation number (if you have one)
  • your running/fitness goals
  • basic running history (how long, how far, experience)
How we use the information provided to us
We may use your personal information for a number of purposes, including:
  • Register you with england athletics using their myathletics portal
  • Deal with enquiries and requests
  • Processing of membership forms and payments
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Protecting your information
The data that we collect from you will be transferred to England Athletics myAthletics portal.
By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy. The Internet is not generally a secure medium for communication and therefore we cannot guarantee the security of any information you send to us over the Internet. We use up - to - date industry procedures to protect your personal information. We also protect the security of your data using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology.
Finding out what information we hold about you
Under the Data Protection Legislation, you can ask to see any personal information that we hold about you. Such requests are called subject access requests. If you would like to make a subject access request, please contact the Club secretary or membership secretary
You will also need to provide two forms of identification, for example, driving licence, utility bill or passport and, if appropriate, any particulars about the source or location of the information you are requesting.
Data retention
Any data that we collect from you will be deleted in accordance with timescales set out below:
Four years after an individual has not played an active part in the sport.
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