Welcome!

Welcome to the website of the Taf Running & Orienteering Team (TROTs), based in St Clears, South West Wales. The club competes in road, multi-terrain and cross country races across West Wales, the UK and around the world.

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Club News

Keep up to date with the latest club news.

Race Diary

Consult the race diary to plan your next event

Club Results

The latest results for our club runners can be found here.

Club Champs

Who will be crowned champion for this year.

TROTs Training Nights

TROTs offer various sessions from Welsh Athletics qualified running coaches and run leaders. These sessions are are open to all members, as well as anyone who would like to come along - whether that be people that are just starting out on their running journey, to more experienced runners looking to improve technique and efficiency. No matter what your ability we have a training night suited to your needs.

Monday
Every Week
Coach Mary
Contact
Experience Level Ideal for people who have just finished the beginners to 5k and want improve and work towards a 10k.
Start Time 18:20 (18:30 start)
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £1 per session
Meeting Place Confirm via Facebook
Tuesday
Every Week
Coach Aled
Contact
Experience Level Ideal for people working to improve 10k+ distance and correct running technique.
Start Time 18:50 (19:00 start)
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £1 per session
Meeting Place St Clears. Confirm via Facebook
Wednesday
Every Week
Coach Aled
Contact
Experience Level Ideal for people working to improve 10k+ distance and correct running technique.
Start Time 18:20 (18:30 start)
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £4 for non-members. £2 for members.
Meeting Place Carmarthen. Confirm via Facebook
Wednesday
Starting 22nd Jan 2020
Coach Mark
Contact
Experience Level The aim of the first block of training will focus on those runners wishing their times up to 10k.
Start Time 18:45
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £1
Meeting Place Stepaside Ironworks Car Park
Thursday - B25K
Starting 16th Jan 2020
Coach Mark
Contact
Experience Level Beginners-to-5km. Periodic 8 week block sessions ideal for people with little to no running experience. Designed to get you up and running literally and physically :)
Start Time 17:50 (18:00 start)
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £15 for 8 sessions
Meeting Place St. Clears Leisure Centre
Thursday
Weekly Club Night

The club meets every Thursday night at 19:00 in the Leisure Centre in St Clears, with runners coming from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. We welcome new members, and full details of how to join the club are available on our Join Us page.

The club night is a chance for runners to complete various distances, from 3 miles up to 10 mile depending on their needs. Following the run there is a club meeting, then it's off to the Black Lion pub for a pint and some food. The night usually ends at around 22:00.
Start Time 18:50 (19:00 start)
Cost £1.50
Meeting Place St. Clears Leisure Centre

About TROTs

TROTs running club was formed in October 1986, with some of the founding members still being involved in the club today.

We have particularly strong veterans and ladies teams, including Welsh internationals and champions at distances from 5k to the Marathon. However, the club includes runners of all abilities, so there is always someone to train with at a speed and distance to suit you :-)

On the site, you will find an events diary and results of recent races, as well as news and links to local running clubs and other relevant websites.

Races Hosted by TROTs

The TROTs holds various club races during the year which are open to all runners. These include:

  • St Clears 10 Mile Fun Run

    New for this year is the St Clears 10 Mile Fun Run. For more information check out the run website here

    Download Entry Form

  • Tenby 10k

    The Tenby 10K takes place on Sunday 26th July 2020 - and follows an undulating course through the scenic Pembrokeshire seaside town and nearby village of Penally.

    Tenby 10K Website

  • St Clears 10K

    St Clears 10K on Sunday 23rd August 2020 - a road race along the hilly lanes surrounding the village of St Clears in Carmarthenshire.Results for 2017 (with thanks to onlineraceresults.org.uk)

    Enter Online.

We look forward to racing with you soon!