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The ERCC WhatsApp group(s) are the main source of running and cycling activity information, club news and banter. A lot of ad-hoc runs are organised here where members arrange runs/organise challenges etc.
Regular club activities :
Monday Evening: Run(s)
Starting 6:15pm Egerton village Hall: typically a 6 to 8 k run, currently split into two groups, improvers and intermediates
last minute changes due to weather, illness, acts of God will be communicated on the ERCC WhatsApp group.
Wednesday Evening: Hillbillies - Run
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Check out the route above
Starting 6:15pm Egerton Village Hall: The session lasts just under an hour and the distance is about 8 km though there are lots of opportunities to shorten the session for individuals if time (or legs!) necessitate .
A fully charged head torch and hi-visibility clothing are required during darkness or poor visibility.
Any last minute changes due to weather, illness, acts of God will be communicated on the ERCC WhatsApp group.
Hills are a key part of a runners training plan and Egerton is blessed with lots of them! Hill running can be intimidating but the way we run Hillbillies sessions allows for all abilities. You run the hill at your own speed (and walk if you need to) followed by a slow recovery jog together prior to the next repeat.
This is not a beginners session but if you can run 5k you will get a lot out of this.
Wednesday Evening: Cycle ride
As the evenings last longer and light permits (usually mid April) we begin evening road cycle rides (aka the Wednesday Wobblers!) Some runners migrate to the cycling for the summer, whilst others carry on with Hillbillies.
Rides are planned week to week by members and are around 20 to 25 miles in total starting at 6:15 p.m. There is always a brief pub stop for some essential refreshment.
Riders need a good standard of cycling fitness (averaging 14-15 mph) and need to be comfortable (or keen to learn) riding in a group on the road. Helmets must be worn and lights must be fitted and working. Any last minute changes due to weather, illness, acts of God will be communicated on the ERCC WhatsApp group.
Thursday Evening: SHAPE sessions
Meet 6.30pm Egerton Games Barn:
What are SHAPE sessions ?
STRENGTH using a wide variety of body-weight-based exercises
HEALTH staying active helps us all lead a healthy life
AGILITY with Balance and Co-ordination reduce injury risk
POWER the ability to do what you set out to do
ENDURANCE go further, go faster, go longer
Weekly sessions are led by our CiRF qualified coaches, Simon & Jerry, and are open to all ERCC members. SHAPE sessions are included in the annual membership fee.
Sessions provide structured whole body physical conditioning sessions aimed at all abilities.
These classes will help you to improve your ABC’s, instruct you on effective dynamic and static stretches ideal for pre and post run / cycle warm-ups and cool-downs. We will introduce appropriate callisthenic and plyometric routines to help build your strength, improve your body condition and endurance. All of which are applicable to both runners and cyclists. In fact everything you need to give you the fitness confidence to join with and enjoy all of our club’s weekly sessions and other events.
Each session will typically finish with a friendly but competitive volleyball match.
The Games Barn is located on the other side of Egerton Hillage Hall car park .
Friday Evening: Track sessions - Run
Meet 6.10pm Sutton Valence (Village Hall - Car park ME17 3HS) Sutton Valence running track: We have exclusive use of this top class facility and our coaches lead coached sessions that will propel you to great things!
All levels welcome, do not be intimidated attending these sessions. They are open to all and run in a way that allows all participants to enjoy the session regardless of speed and ability. Track session updates are communicated on the ERCC WhatsApp group.
Saturday Morning: Cycle ride
Meet 9.00am: Members take turns each week to arrange routes from various locations within a few miles of Egerton village, routes are typically around 40 miles over three hours or so (averaging 14-15 mph).
Riders need a good standard of cycling fitness and need to be comfortable (or keen to learn) riding in a group on the road. Helmets must be worn and lights must be fitted and working. Any last minute changes due to weather, illness, acts of God will be communicated by the Whatsapp group message system.
Sunday Morning: Run
Meet 9.00am: Members take turns each week to arrange on and off-road routes from various locations within a few miles of Egerton village.
Typically 10km, we make use of footpaths and trails when conditions allow. The pace is 'social' and we stop if the group becomes separated. The ERCC WhatsApp group chat has the details of who is planning the route, where the route is starting from and where possible a link to the map, a postcode and or a ///what3words address:
Guidance for planning a Sunday Run route
Some pointers to help ensure participants safety.
- Please ensure the run is planned on public highways, byways and footpaths that you are recently familiar with as being appropriate.
- If using footpaths please check they are suitable for the conditions on the day.
- Please ensure the route is posted on the ERCC WhatsApp group by the Friday before the run. This allows participants to check that the route you have planned is suitable for their needs.
- Please ensure any changes after that (ie due to changes in weather conditions) are made clear prior to meeting on the day.
- The run leader is requested to take photos of the running party (for social media and as a register) and for 'passing the baton' and identifying who will run the following Sunday's run.
Running with Dogs - Dog owners responsibilities
The decision to allow dogs on club runs rests with the run leader (prior to the run) and after they have made an assessment of risk.
- You are solely responsible for the dog.
- You must ensure the dog does not alarm other people and you must clean up after the dog at all times.
- You must comply with the applicable Countryside Code as it applies to dogs. You must ensure that the dog is kept under close control at all times, kept on a short lead on farmland and roads, and on a short lead near livestock or sensitive wildlife, where the terrain requires careful footwork and whenever the law, codes or other regulations require it.
- Incidents caused by dogs are not covered by the club’s insurance. The dog must be covered by insurance that includes cover for Public Liability which pays towards compensation and costs awarded against the owner by a court if the dog causes death or injury to a person, or causes damage to someone else’s property.
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