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We are a small, friendly running club based at Garforth Squash Club, just off Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds. We run twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, meeting at 7.15pm in the squash centre lobby and running at 7.30pm. Most runs are around 5 to 7 miles, with some groups going out further.
We have around 70 members, aged between 22 and 71, with various abilities and standards, so there's something for everyone and plenty of encouragement to improve.
You can join anytime, but in April each year, we do have a new beginners group. So this is a good time to take the plunge and get started. See the news section below for more info.
The club organises the Leeds Country Way race each year and has it's own club social and handicap races too. We take part as a club in many organised events eg Peco, 10ks, half marathons and marathons. This year we've just returned from the Paris marathon where our 5 runners were well supported by another 8 club members. See our news and photos for some great shots of running, cake, beer and more cake!
Download an application form to join our club
Find Garforth squash and leisure centre
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May 2013 - Races and social events
- Coaches are being laid on to races at Burnsall and Bishop Wilton.
- Spring handicap race will held on 4th June. Meet at the top of Barrowby Lane at 7pm. Drinks and food at the Podger afterwards.
- 30th Anniversary celebrations will take place on Sunday 4th August at Chequers
- Hill and speed sessions are now running every fortnight
- LCW will take place Sun 1st Sept - marshalls wanted.
- Matt Hallam is picked for GB squad in Ottawa
See our social and race pages for more details
April 2013 - Beginner's Club
Get ready to get running! Kippax Harriers beginners club starts again this year on 23rd April. It only costs £12 for 12 weeks (and this gets knocked off your subscription if youjoin the club). It's suitable for both complete beginners and those who wish to improve. Each week our friendly, enthusiastic running leaders will advise and support you on all aspects of running including:
- warm up techniques
- stretches
- kit
- nutrition
The course is run in association with RunEngland. We aim to get everyone running 10km, at a speed that suits them, by the end of the course. So it's ideal if you are thinking of doing a Jane Tomlinson 10k or a Race for Life.
Meet in the foyer at Garforth Squash Club each Tuesday from the 23rd April at 7.20pm for a 7.30pm start.
If you want to know more before you come, just email us. We're a friendly bunch (and even go to the pub after the Tuesday run too). The more the merrier!
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Each month the commitee select a runner who has done well in a recent event, improved or given an outstanding contribution to the club. This month's runner of the month is Val Pell for great results in the Paris marathon and the Lincolnshire half marathon.
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You'll find an active Kippax Harriers Facebook group by following the link below and asking to join. You can ask questions if you're not sure you're ready to join the running club, get motivation by sharing the success of our members. see more photos and find out about social stuff too.
Check out the Facebook page for the Temple Newsam parkrun too. It's the nearest one to where we run and there are usually a few of us there running or volunteering.
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