Sale Harriers provides endurance training for its members at all three of its sites – Crossford Bridge, Sportcity (East Manchester) and Wythenshawe Park.
Endurance
Endurance (Ages 15 - Veteran)
Sale Harriers provides endurance training for its members at all three sites:
- Crossford Bridge
- Wythenshawe Park
- Sportcity (East Manchester)
The club’s faster, middle distance & track specialists train at Wythenshawe Park and Sportcity. The vast majority of senior and veteran endurance men and women train from Crossford Bridge. At Crossford Bridge, the club provides training in distances from 3k to marathons and promotes running across three formats: Road, Cross-Country and Fells.
Newcomers are welcome to come along for a few weeks and try the training without commitment. There are three main sessions per week though some groups train at other times and venues. You’ll hear all about them in due course.
All sessions are designed to maximise your running potential. We also have an introductory group typically for those whose time over 10k time is slower than fifty minutes. Please contact us for more information.
Training Sessions
| Session | Day & Times | Description | Get Started |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Running (Orange Group) School Years 7 - 10 (age 11 to 15) | Tuesday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The mixed-gender group runs out from Crossford Bridge on the trails of the Mersey Valley... | Pete H, Jon T, Suzie S, Will B and Jenny L Contact |
| Trail Running (Orange Group) School Years 7 - 10 (age 11 to 15) | Sunday: 10:30am - 12:00pm | The mixed-gender group runs out from Crossford Bridge on the trails of the Mersey Valley... | Pete H, Jon T, Suzie S, Will B and Jenny L Contact |
| Middle Distance Girls School Years 7 - 10 (age 11 to 15) | Sunday: 10:30am - 12:00pm | Club - County - National - English Schools Championship Track : road : cross country Children... Fee: £3 | Peter & Christine Johnson |
| Middle Distance Girls School Years 7 - 10 (age 11 to 15) | Thursday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Club - County - National - English Schools Championship Track : road : cross country Children... Fee: £3 | Peter & Christine Johnson |
| Middle Distance Girls School Years 7 - 10 (age 11 to 15) | Tuesday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Club - County - National - English Schools Championship Track : road : cross country Children... Fee: £3 | Peter & Christine Johnson |
| Endurance Senior Racers 16 - 35 and Masters 35 and over. | Wednesday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Track session open to all abilities. Based on timed efforts rather than distance. Start and... Fee: £3 | Mike Hatch Contact |
| Endurance Adults (10K time over 45 minutes) Beginers and improvers. | Thursday: 7:00pm warm-up, 7:15pm start.
| Track session for runners who complete 10K in over 45 minutes. For those who are... Fee: £3 | Graham Padgett Contact |
| Endurance Senior Racers 16 - 35 and Masters / Veterans 35 and over | Monday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm note new times! | Track session open to all abilities. Based on timed efforts rather than distance. Start and... Fee: £3 | Mike Hatch Contact |
| Session | Day & Times | Description | Get Started |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endurance 15 - Senior & Veterans | Sunday: 9:30am - 11:30am. | Men & Women 15 to Senior & Veterans Development : 1, Young Athletes U17 2,... | David Rodgers Contact |
| Endurance 15 - Senior & Veterans | Saturday: By arrangement only 9:30am - 11:30 grass or hill sessions. | Men & Women 15 to Senior & Veterans Development : 1, Young Athletes U17 2,... | David Rodgers Contact |
| Endurance 15 - Senior & Veterans | Thursday: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Interval sessions on the Track | Men & Women 15 to Senior & Veterans Development : 1, Young Athletes U17 2,... | David Rodgers Contact |
| Endurance 15 - Senior & Veterans | Tuesday: 7:00pm - 8:30pm on Road, Grass, trail or track tempo based | Men & Women 15 to Senior & Veterans Development : 1, Young Athletes U17 2,... | David Rodgers Contact |
| Endurance U17 - Seniors | Saturday: By arrangement 10:00am - 12:00pm. | Men & Women U17 to Seniors Young Athlete Development to Mature Seniors County - National... | Norman Poole Contact |
| Endurance U17 - Seniors | Wednesday: 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Men & Women U17 to Seniors Young Athlete Development to Mature Seniors County - National... | Norman Poole Contact |
| Endurance U17 - Seniors | Monday: 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Men & Women U17 to Seniors Young Athlete Development to Mature Seniors County - National... | Norman Poole Contact |
Locations
Crossford Bridge, located on Danefield Road in Sale (M33 7BG), is the historic home and central training base of the club, affectionately known as its “mother site.”
Founded over a century ago, it remains the heart of the club’s activity, with the vast majority of senior and veteran endurance men and women regularly training there. Its long-standing heritage and strong community atmosphere make it a vital hub for athletes of all levels.
Address
The Clubhouse,
Danefield Road,
Sale
M33 7BG
Wythenshawe Park, situated in South Manchester, is a key training venue for the club and a cornerstone of its athletic heritage.
With extensive open spaces, a track, and a varied terrain of woodland and trails, the park offers an ideal environment for both structured training sessions and informal endurance runs. Regularly used by club members of all ages and disciplines, Wythenshawe Park provides a welcoming setting that supports the development of grassroots athletes through to seasoned competitors. Its accessibility and community-driven atmosphere have cemented its reputation as a vital satellite location that complements the club’s central base at Crossford Bridge.
Address
Wythenshawe Park,
Manchester,
M23 0AB
Sportcity, located on Alan Turing Way in East Manchester (M11 3FF), is the club’s premier competition venue and a key satellite training base for many of its elite and developing athletes.
As a modern, high-performance facility built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Sportcity boasts world-class track and field amenities. It plays a crucial role in the club’s pathway for sprinters, jumpers, throwers, and combined event athletes, offering the infrastructure needed to support year-round training and top-level competition. With its professional environment and access to expert coaching, Sportcity represents the club’s commitment to excellence and progression on the national and international stage.
Address
Rowsley Street,
Manchester,
M11 3FF
