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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Supporting Welsh Blood

24.01.2022

We're proud to be supporting @WelshBlood in donating blood and saving lives across Wales. Book online today and join fellow runners in helping hospitals provide lifesaving blood to patients in need.

  • 🩸 @WelshBlood aims to have at least 7 days of each blood type to help patients in need across #Wales
  • ❤ Can you help by giving blood? Book today @ https://wbs.wales/TROTs
  • 🤔 Don't know your type? No problem, they'll do that bit for you when you donate!
  • 🩸 Mae @GwaedCymru yn ceisio cael o leiaf 7 diwrnod o bob teip o waed i helpu cleifion mewn angen ar draws #Wales
  • ❤ Fedrwch chi helpu drwy roi gwaed? Gwnewch apwyntiad heddiw @ https://wbs.wales/TROTs
  • 🤔 Dim yn gwybod eich teip? Dim problem, fe fyddan nhw’n darganfod eich teip pan fyddwh chi’n rhoi gwaed!

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.

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.

Trots Group 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.

Important Notice

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic all group training sessions will be limited to 30 persons. Please take note of the following points:

  • Please do not attend training if you appear to have any symptoms of Covid-19, or feel unwell in any way
  • Please observe the current guidance regarding social distancing at all times
  • No sharing of water bottles or towels

Mondays
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 Coach & Horses Car Park, St Clears. (Confirm via Facebook)
Tuesdays
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 Coach & Horses Car Park, St Clears. (Confirm via Facebook)
Wednesdays
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 £2 per session
Meeting Place St. Peters Cark Park, Carmarthen. (Confirm via Facebook)
Wednesdays
Every Week
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 18:30 (18:45 start)
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £1
Meeting Place Amroth Car Park (Confirm via Facebook)
Thursday - B25K
Starting 31ts March 2022
Coach Yvonne
Contact
Experience Level No running experience necessary. An 8 week plan with support and guidance from TROTs run leaders trained by Welsh Athletics. On the 9th week you will run the 5k with us.
Start Time 17:50 (18:00 start)
Session Length 1 hour
Cost £15 for 8 week plan with a medal on completion.
Meeting Place St Clears Rugby Club / Ysgol Griffith Jones car park
Thursdays
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.
Start Time 18:20 (18:30 start)
Cost £1.50
Meeting Place St. Clears Leisure Centre