HHRC Training for 2026

We normally hold three running specific training sessions per week and then two a strength for running sessions. 

On Monday we have a social run of around 3 to 6 miles, depending on how far you want to run for beginners and people returning to running then on a Tuesday we have a 5 to 6 mile social run, sometimes to find a trig point on a local hill Thursday we have a our structured training session which is suitable for all abilities.   

The strength for running training session is done in association with Q-Fitness in Dumfries on a Wednesday and Friday nights.  The session is a specialized session working on the key muscle groups involved in running to aid not only running performance but injury prevention.  This is led by one of the Q-Fitness qualified strength coaches. There is a £5 per session cost to this, all other training sessions are free to all. 

Meeting Times.

Monday 5k Social run/walk 6:30pm 

Tuesday 5-6 miles Social run 6:30pm

Wednesday Hill walking 6:30pm

Wednesday Strength Training 5:45pm

Thursday structured training 6:30pm

Friday Barbell Club 5:45pm.

Long runs at the weekend are put ad Hoch on the group WhatsApp by members looking for company, these can be anything from a local 10 mile run on trails to big 30-mile Ultra training runs in the Lake District or the Highlands, contact the Coach for further details. 

 If you are not a current club member and would like to join one of our training sessions, please contact our Coach at training.hhrc@gmail.com 

Current training schedule:

Monday 12th January Lochmaben Loch.

Jen and Janet leading

Run/Walk 5k beginners and return to running relaxed session.

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the car park at the back of the Bowling Club, Postcode: - DG11 1NW

Tuesday 13th January Caerlaverock Castle

Lucy/Jennifer leading.

Social Run 5-6 miles.

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the car park on the bend. Postcode DG1 4RU, What3words radically.octopus.noise.

Wednesday 14th January 5:45pm Dumfries

Q-Fitness coach leading

Circuit training, cost is £5 per session.

Indoor gym shoes recommended.

Meet Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries DG2 9BA, What3words: eliminate.soda.coverage

Thursday 15th January Heathhall Dumfries

Kev leading

Structed training, medium intervals.

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the small car park just east of the roundabout where they A75 and A709 meet east of Dumfries. The forest entrance (which also has signs for 'Pine Golf Centre') is immediately on your left after leaving the roundabout. Postcode: - DG1 3RR What3words: ///beside.limbs.fees

Friday 16th January 5:45pm Dumfries

Q-Fitness coach leading

Barbell strength training session, cost is £5 per session.

Indoor gym shoes recommended.

Meet Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries DG2 9BA, What3words: eliminate.soda.coverage

Monday 19th January Lochmaben Loch.

Jen and Janet leading

Run/Walk 5k beginners and return to running relaxed session.

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the car park at the back of the Bowling Club, Postcode: - DG11 1NW

Tuesday 20th January Mabie

Lucy/Jennifer leading.

Social run. 5-6 miles

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the main car park, Postcode: - DG2 8HB. What3words: - provide.beside.truckload

Wednesday 21st January 5:45pm Dumfries

Q-Fitness coach leading

Circuit training, cost is £5 per session.

Indoor gym shoes recommended.

Meet Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries DG2 9BA, What3words: eliminate.soda.coverage

Thursday 22nd January Ae Forest.

Kev leading

Structed training, long hill reps.

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the main car park next to the cafe. What3Words: foil.reset.frog

Friday 23rd January 5:45pm Dumfries

Q-Fitness coach leading

Barbell strength training session, cost is £5 per session.

Indoor gym shoes recommended.

Meet Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries DG2 9BA, What3words: eliminate.soda.coverage

Monday 26th January Lochmaben Loch.

Jen and Janet leading

Run/Walk 5k beginners and return to running relaxed session.

Trail shoes recommended.

Meet in the car park at the back of the Bowling Club, Postcode: - DG11 1NW

Tuesday 27th January Criffel Hill.

Carolyn/Jen/Lucy leading one or two reps as you feel.

Social Run

Trail shoes.

Meet Ardwall car park Postcode: - DG8 7JE ///ecologist.fatherly.bulletins

Wednesday 28th January 5:45pm Dumfries

Q-Fitness coach leading

Circuit training, cost is £5 per session.

Indoor gym shoes recommended.

Meet Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries DG2 9BA, What3words: eliminate.soda.coverage

Thursday 29th The Hills near Dumfries

Kev leading

Structured training. Short hill reps.

Fell shoes recommended.

Meet in the small car park on the A711 3 miles from Dumfries just after the railway viaduct on the righthand side. What3words: - circular.mysteries.warping

Friday 30th January 5:45pm Dumfries

Q-Fitness coach leading

Barbell strength training session, cost is £5 per session.

Indoor gym shoes recommended.

Meet Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries DG2 9BA, What3words: eliminate.soda.coverage