Totley AC is inclusive for all running abilities whether you are new to running, experienced, slow, average or fast.
| Summer | Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Circuits | Totley AC Pavilion | 7pm (Bank Holidays – 9am) |
| Run Mondays | The Waggon & Horses, Millhouses | 6.30pm | |
| Tuesday | Road runs | Hammer & Pincers | 6.30pm |
| Head Torch Run | Totley AC Pavilion | 6.30pm | |
| Wednesday | Circuits | Totley AC Pavilion | 7pm (2-3 times a month) – check the calendar |
| Intervals | Woodbourn Road Track – £5 | 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm | |
| Thursday | Beginners group | Millhouses Park, Beauchief end car park | 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Improvers (interval sessions) | The Waggon & Horses, Millhouses | 6.30pm | |
| Head Torch Run – Social pace | Sheffield & The Peak District – Check the calendar for this week’s location | 6.45pm | |
| Sunday | Social off-road run | Various Peak District locations. See calendar | 9AM |
| Recommended Kit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Must have | Optional | |
| Head Torch (Trail /Fell) Season: Autumn / Winter | – Fell or Trail Shoes – Head Torch (fully charged or new batteries) – ICE details | – Rain coat – Energy Gel or equivalent – Hat and gloves |
| Road / Improvers Season: Autumn / Winter | – Running Shoes – High Viz /reflective – ICE details | – Head/body torch – Rain coat – Energy Gel or equivalent Hat and gloves |
Week night Fell / Road run
6.30 pm
| Road | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group | Distance | Suitability |
| 1) Fast | approx 10.5 miles | |
| 2) Medium | approx 8.5 miles | More confident runners |
| 2) Medium / Steady | approx 7 miles | Those wanting to push a little bit harder. Some walking up the hills. Happy to have a few brief stops to catch breath. Suitable for someone at the front and looping back on Slower / Gentle Runs. |
| 4) Slower / Gentle | up to 5 miles | Those happy to have a more relaxed run. Suitable for beginners with some running experience. Walking up the hills would be acceptable. Regular stops to catch breath. |
| Off Road (Fell / Trail) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Distance | Approx Pace (if on flat) | Suitability |
| 1) Medium/Fast | 8-10 Miles | <8:15min/m | Those confident they can keep pace with some of the clubs’ faster runners. Little to no walking up hills. Suitable for someone at the front and looping back on Medium / Steady Runs. |
| 2) Medium / Steady | 6-7 Miles | 8:15 – 10min/m | Those wanting to push a little bit harder. Some walking up the hills. Happy to have a few brief stops to catch breath. Suitable for someone at the front and looping back on Slower / Gentle Runs. |
| 3) Slower / Gentle | 5-6 Miles | >10min/m Tailored to slowest within the group | Those happy to have a more relaxed run. Suitable for beginners with some running experience. Walking up the hills would be acceptable. Regular stops to catch breath. |
| 4) Beginners | Pace decided by participants | New or beginner to off road session with Pat Goodall / Yvonne Twelvetree – Not currently running | |
No need to decide in advance. Turn up a bit before 6.30pm to choose a group to join. No-one will be left behind.
We pride ourselves on supporting all runners so will encourage the faster runners to loop back for the slower ones. This will keep everyone moving, ensure we get the most from our run and never leave anyone behind! If you are continuously looping back, you may want try a faster group. If you feel under pressure keeping up, you may want to try a slower group.
We aim to finish by 8PM. This may be a little later than planned but we will try to avoid overrunning with the understanding that runners have other commitments.
If you are in doubt as to whether you can manage a particular run speak to the organised run leader or training coordinator and they will be able to help you decide. Contact training@totleyac.org.uk
Members can request join our WhatsApp group via web@totleyac.org.uk
Circuits
7pm Monday & 6.30pm Wednesday (9am on Bank Holidays)
Circuits is held at our pavilion in Totley and is free to all Totley AC members.
Monday is every week. Wednesday evening boot camp happens 2 weeks on, and one week off – check the calendar for when it’s on.
Forget that noisy, smelly, claustrophobic room. The outdoors is the best place to get your fix! Maximize your workout – Combine cardiovascular exercise with resistance training. (Bring breakfast on Bank Holidays)
Baby-Friendly Circuits
The circuits is more of an informal opportunity for mums / dads/ etc to exercise together and bring their babies along. We put on a timer and some music, put out some mats and follow our own exercises for an hour. With a cup of tea and chat after 
It’s very much a social opportunity with a bit of exercise thrown in!
It’s either inside or outside depending on the weather. There’s no age limit to the babies. Ones that aren’t crawling sometimes make things easier as they stay in one place, but we often have people with small babies having to do a lot of squats with the babies in a sling!
For more info, contact: baby.circuits@totleyac.org.uk
Beginners Group
9.30 am Thursday
Totley AC works with RunEngland to encourage people to run and be fit. This group is for people who want to start running, improve health and fitness or runners who want to return to club running but are not quite ready.
Anyone wanting to develop running fitness is welcome to join The Millhouses Beginners Group No membership to any club is required and it is FREE.
The session starting at 9.30am every Thursday morning lasts an hour with warm-up, fitness drills and a run in Ecclesall Woods. All the activities are led by qualified Running Leaders and a Coach, enabling individuals to work at their own level of fitness and to develop.
They have a Facebook page here: millhousesfulwoodrungroups