Kallum, our Race Director, has produced the below article which explains the theory and the ‘how to’ of Lactate Threshold Training. Those who have been taking part in Kal’s recent Thursday night sessions should be quite familiar with the concept. If you have any further questions about this subject, please speak with Kal or one of our other coaches.
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Stopsley Striders Newsletter – April 2026
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Track Fun In The Snow
On Tuesday 3rd February 12 hardy souls plus one hardy coach, gathered at the weekly Stockwood Park Track Session For All Abilities. After a 10 minute warm up routine, we were set to do repetitions (reps) of 40 seconds at half marathon pace, 40 seconds at 10km pace, 40 seconds at 5km pace and then 1 minute jog / walk […]
Read moreThe ‘Sweetspot’ – A Lactate Threshold Training Explanation
Kallum, our Race Director, has produced the below article which explains the theory and the ‘how to’ of Lactate Threshold Training. Those who have been taking part in Kal’s recent Thursday night sessions should be quite familiar with the concept. If you have any further questions about this subject, please speak with Kal or one of our other coaches.
Read moreStopsley Striders Newsletter – April 2026
Stopsley Striders Newsletter – March 2026
Track Fun In The Snow
On Tuesday 3rd February 12 hardy souls plus one hardy coach, gathered at the weekly Stockwood Park Track Session For All Abilities. After a 10 minute warm up routine, we were set to do repetitions (reps) of 40 seconds at half marathon pace, 40 seconds at 10km pace, 40 seconds at 5km pace and then 1 minute jog / walk […]
Read moreStopsley Striders Take X Country 3rd Place
Sunday 1st February saw the last fixture in the 2025/26 Three Counties Cross Country League. Going into the fixture, Stopsley Striders Women were in 3rd place, as was the combined Men & Women team. Two of our Striders were also sitting in 1st Place for the Age Group awards. The race took place in Wing, and was organised by Leighton […]
Read moreStopsley Striders Newsletter – January 2026
Striders at ATW Bedford 5&10 Mile Event
On Sunday 25th January 12 Striders took part in the ATW Bedford 5 & 10 Mile event. Six took part in the 5 mile event and six took part in the 10 Mile event. 5 Mile Leigh B Fran M Jane F Claire O Amrik S Nick B John C 10 Mile Lucy J Kulwinder A Sandy R Andy […]
Read moreStopsley Striders Monday Night Tasters
Are you a runner that is tired of running alone? If so, you are welcome to come and try running with Stopsley Striders, at no cost or commitment, on a Monday night. The place to meet is at the cafe inside the Active Luton Inspire Sports Centre. The time to meet is 6:45pm. All abilities and paces are catered for, […]
Read moreStopsley Striders Track Taster Session
On Tuesday 20th January, the Club held a free Track Taster Session for all members. 31 members registered to attend, a vast increase on the 11 or 12 who usually attend the weekly paid for session. The ‘track newbies’ were met at reception by our Chairperson, Claire, and just before 7:30pm everyone made their way down onto the track. Gez […]
Read moreStopsley Striders Newsletter – December 2025