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Chandler's Ford Swifts Running Club, Chandler's Ford (2026)

21/09/2026

Ever thought it would be great to have expert advice on your running?

Next week, we start a block of 12 coached track sessions. Taking place on Mondays at 18:30 at the Wi******er Sports Centre running track from 28th September, these sessions will be personalized and led by our qualified Coaches, Natalie Kempster and Phil Wiseman.

The sessions are subsidized for club members and represent excellent value.

Runners of all experiences are welcome, so whether you are a newbie or a track veteran, come and join us!
Members sign up here: https://chandlersfordswifts.wixsite.com/swifts/track

If you're not a member yet, you can sign up here: https://chandlersfordswifts.wixsite.com/swifts/memberships

21/09/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, Sept 22nd - 18:30
Where: Knightwood Leisure Centre
What: Mile time trial

Signed up for our track series or just intrigued to benchmark where you’re at? Here’s your chance to baseline! We’ll take a steady run out to the measured mile, prepare, and then run, before taking a steady run back home for a stretch. We’ll then run the same session again after the track training session.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Sept 24th - 7:00 pm
Where: The Cleaveland Bay
What: Steve and Emer’s 9km trail

Join Steve to a run out to Emer and back. We’ll aim to have three led pace groups ranging between 5min/km to 6:30min/km so everyone is welcome! The lights fading so bring a torch. It’s 68% trail so if you’ve got trail shoes consider bringing them, if not we’re not forecast too much rain between now and then so road shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy should be fine… Despite its name, Emer bog’s trails are generally either hard packed or boardwalked, and well kept.

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When: Friday, Sept 25th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Andy’s Friday 5km

Join Andy for a gentle 5k around the Ford. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury, looking to build running confidence or just looking for a chatty, social jog.

We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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14/09/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, Sept 15th - 18:30
Where: Knightwood Leisure Centre
What: Intervals

Join Paul for the final countdown! This session comprises short intervals of decreasing length with one minute rest between each effort. You will be running a total of 16 minutes at your 'fast' pace: 3 mins x 2, 2 mins x 3, 1 min x 4.As always, we'll warm up first and cool down and stretch after.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Sept 17th - 7:00 pm
Where: The Central Precinct
What: Treasure Hunt (12km max)

Join us for a team-based navigation event where team strategy matters more than speed. We will divide into balanced teams, each led by a qualified run leader (LiRF/CiRF). Your team’s challenge is to visit as many designated locations, streets, points of interest, and specific Strava segments as possible to score maximum points. There is no advantage to running fast; teams must stay together throughout, and all team members will run at a pace comfortable for everyone.
Key Schedule & Logistics
* Start Location: Central Precinct.
* Arrival Time: Please arrive promptly at 19:00 so we can assign teams and set off without delay.
* Route Planning: Each team gets 10 minutes at the start to decipher the clues and map out their route. Starts will be staggered to prevent teams from copying each other’s routes.
* Finish Line & Scoring: The run finishes at the Monks Brook Pub for scoring, debriefing, and a well-earned drink.
* Parking: Parking is available at both the Central Precinct and the Monks Brook Pub.
Rules & Guidelines
* Distance Limit: The maximum distance limit for teams is 12km. There will not be enough time or distance to visit every location. Distance penalties apply if your team exceeds 12km.
* Teamwork: Teams must run strictly together at all times.
* Proof & Photos: Nominate one photographer per team. Photos must include all team members (except the photographer) at each location and be sent to Andy for scoring.
* What to Download: Having the What3Words app installed on your phone will be very useful for locating points. Each runner should also record their run on GPS so team distances can be verified at the end.
Full rules and scoring details are available on our page.

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When: Friday, Sept 18th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Nat’s Friday 5km

Join Nat for a gentle 5k around the Ford. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury, looking to build running confidence or just looking for a chatty, social jog.

We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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07/09/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, Sept 8th - 18:30
Where: Knightwood Leisure Centre
What: Phreshold

A staple to endurance running, where we’ll run at a comfortably uncomfortable pace for up to five repetitions of six minutes, testing our aerobic threshold.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Sept 9th - 7:00 pm
Where: Ganger Farm
What: 9kmTrail

A new route for us, starting out at Ganger Farm and a mixture of road and trail taking us out and about around Romsey led by Steve.
We’ll aim to put three pace groups on ranging from 5mins/km to 7mins/km. Hope to see you there!

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When: Friday, Sept 11th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Nat’s Friday 5km

Join Nat for a gentle 5k around the Ford. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury, looking to build running confidence or just looking for a chatty, social jog.

We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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31/08/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, Sept 1st - 18:30
Where: Chandlers Ford Train Station
What: Phil’s Hills

Join Coach Phil for some hill work.

We’ll start with a warm up with drills and technique before heading over to Trevose Crescent for a short, sharp bash up and down some hills! We will cool down and stretch off after.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Sept 2nd - 7:00 pm
Where: The Farmhouse
What: 11km Trail

Meet at the Hiltonbury Farmhouse at 7pm on Weds 2nd September 2026. An 11km route linking up some of the more natural spots in our local area. We’ll aim to put three pace groups on ranging from 5mins/km to 7mins/km. Bring torches now as it is getting dark later on... Hope to see you there! Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3528874768835348668

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When: Friday, Sept 4th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Paul’s Friday 5km

Join Paul for a gentle 5k around the Ford. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury, looking to build running confidence or just looking for a chatty, social jog.

We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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25/08/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, Aug 25th - 18:30
Where: Knightwood leisure centre
What: Loops

Join Coach Natalie for 800m loops on Shannon Way. We’ll start with a warm up with drills and technique before heading across the road for a loop session with built in rest. We will cool down and stretch after.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Aug 26th - 7:00 pm
Where: Cleveland Bay
What: 10km Trail - Emer Bog

A lovely local trail which promises ponies, deer and possibly some cows. Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3499364339483150358

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When: Friday, August 28th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Katie’s Friday 5km

Join Katie for a gentle 5k around the Ford. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury, looking to build running confidence or just looking for a chatty, social jog.

We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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17/08/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, August 18th - 18:30
Where: Knightwood Leisure Centre
What: Phil’s Intervals

Join Coach Phil for a classic interval session. We’ll start with a warm up with drills and technique before an interval session on the grass where we will try out different paces and go through the gears. We will cool down and stretch off after.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Aug 19th - 6:00 pm
Where: RR10 - IBM, Hursley
What: Marshalling

This is our chance to give back to the local running community and make the final event of the RR10 season a special one! Swifts are co-hosting alongside Romsey Road Runners, which means we’ve been hard at work mapping out a route that is equal parts safe and fun. As above, if you are available to help on the day, please get in touch with Miranda. Of course, our second biggest responsibility comes after the finish line: the legendary post-race cake table. We have a solid reputation to maintain, so get those whisks out, fire up the ovens, and bring along your best homemade treats to donate. Let’s show everyone how Swifts host!

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When: Friday, August 21st - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Paul’s Friday 5km

Join Paul 🥕 for a gentle 5k around the Ford. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury, looking to build running confidence or just looking for a chatty, social jog.

We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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When: 9:00am - August 23rd - Sunday
Where: Wi******er parkrun
What: Annual Wi******er river half

This year we are switching it up and starting with Wi******er Parkrun instead of Eastleigh. Breakfast in Wi******er then a gentle run back along the Itchen stopping at a few watering holes along the way, finishing up at Steam Town for some well earned dirty fries!

Distance depends on you... You can just do parkrun, stay for some breakfast, or join us as we run to Eastleigh. We'll the updates coming throughout the day so you can join us at any point (we'll be qutie near the Bluestar One route for a lot of the run).

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13/08/2026

Plus a raffle on the evening for a free pair of Brooks shoes! Wednesday 26 August 6 to 8 at Up & Running Southampton

10/08/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, August 11th - 18:30
Where: Otterbourne Woods
What: Phil’s Hills

We'll warm up and run through some drills, which are designed to help with running form, balance, coordination and also be a bit of fun!
We'll head into Otterbourne Woods for some off-road hill reps. You can choose longer or shorter reps, so the session is accessible wherever you are in your running journey.

All members welcome!

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When: Wednesday, Aug 12th - 7:00 pm
Where: The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery
What: 8.5 miles

A beautiful route through the grounds of Hinton Ampner plus a visit to the South Hampshire Pub of the Year! Not to be missed!

Mostly trail route with 2-3 pace groups. This run is all about the scenery, do not worry about the pace! Everyone welcome.

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When: Friday, August 14th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Katie’s Friday 5km

Join Katie for a gentle 5k. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury or looking to build confidence.
We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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When: 9:00am - August 15th - Sunday
Where: Wi******er parkrun
What: Annual Wi******er river half

This year we are switching it up and starting with Wi******er Parkrun instead of Eastleigh. Breakfast in Wi******er then a gentle run back along the Itchen stopping at a few watering holes along the way, finishing up at Steam Town for some well earned dirty fries!

Distance depends on you... You can just do parkrun, stay for some breakfast, or join us as we run to Eastleigh. We'll have the updates coming throughout the day so you can join us at any point (we'll be qutie near the Bluestar One route for a lot of the run).

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03/08/2026

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK…

When: Tuesday, August 4th - 18:30
Where: Knightwood
What: Mona Fartleks

Join Coach Phil for a classic Fartlek session.

We’ll start with a warm up with drills and technique before a Mona Fartlek, where we alternate between fast and float paces.

The session is 20 minutes in total. If you want to programme your watch, it is:

90s fast, 90s float (x2)
60s fast, 60s float (x4)
30s fast, 30s float (x4)
15s fast, 15s float (x4)We will cool down and stretch off after. Bring water.

All members welcome!

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When: August 5th - 7:00 pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth 11 Recreation Ground, SO45 1YQ
What: RR10 - 8km (ish)

The Route

One lap of approximately 4.5 miles (7.2km). We recommend shoes with good grip; the course is currently very dry and on gravel & grassy tracks, with ruts and roots and one sticky spot of mud. There are some challenging hills and loose gravel in places. Please be aware of the footbridge and two kissing gates towards the middle of the course, enter these in single file and take care as you do!

Parking

As ever, we expect parking to be tight, so please car share where possible. Please do not arrive before 5.45pm as the gate will not be open. Drive around to the left as you enter the recreation ground and continue onto the field and park as directed by marshals. There may be children football training on the adjacent field, keep your speed dead slow please. Please be aware QE2 Rec is in a residential area and there is a height restriction barrier in place.

Cake at the finish and debrief pub to be announced.

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When: Friday, August 7th - 7:30am
Where: The Cleveland Bay
What: Rob’s Friday 5km

Join Rob for a gentle 5k. We'll all stay together to start Friday the right way. This run is ideal for those coming back from injury or looking to build confidence.
We’ll all run together at a genuinely easy pace for everyone.

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