Shin Splints is a free and friendly running group. Whether you want a gentle introduction to running or you are an experienced runner who wants to join a friendly group of like-minded enthusiasts. We meet at the Sun Inn at Coate Water, where you will also have the opportunity to socialise and make new friends over a cup of tea after the run.
Just complete the Fit to Begin form below and bring it to your first session.
For more information call 01793 465401 or email swindonhalfmarathon@swindon.gov.uk
Saturday mornings 08.45 for 9.00 start
On Saturday mornings, Shin Splints mentors operate four groups; beginners and Groups 1 - 3 (offering various distances) to help runners improve and progress. As runners increase their mileage they can move up to the next group or if they want to continue in the same group they can. The format also allows runners to move from group to group if they want to vary the distance they run each week.
Please note: Participants must be aged 15 years and over to participate on Saturdays.
Beginners Training Plan
shin_splints_beginners_training_plan-3.pdf
Wednesday evenings 18.15 for 18.30 start
Please note, we don’t offer any mentoring on Wednesday evenings as this is a training run and not a supervised session. To join the Wednesday run you should be able to run at least 3 miles.
Please note: minors aged 15 - 18 years of age who want to run any of the advertised Shin Splints Wednesday routes must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Each week you will have the option of increasing the distance you run by using one of the Coate Water add-ons below. The distance is calculated from the gated entrance on Marlborough Road, into the park and back to the pub.
| 1 Mile | 1.4 Miles | 2.21 Mile |
| coate_loop_1.pdf | coate_loop_2.pdf | coate_loop_3.pdf |
| Wednesday 23rd May | Saturday 26th May |
| 7.3, 4 & 2.75 miles | 7.3, 5.3 & 3.5 miles |
| route_w3-4.pdf | route_w1-6.pdf |
Before participating in the running group for the first time, you will need to complete the health screening questionnaire, which you can download here. There will be forms available on Saturday mornings but it would save time and be more convenient if you bring a completed form with you.
sss_fit_to_begin_questionnaire-4.pdf