About
CDF Runners meets for runs every week offering various distances at every pace.
These runs are supervised by Pacers who offer running support and encouragement. We meet in Moti in Queen’s Arcade; bags can be left in the shop, which will be locked during the run.
It’s free and all athletes* are welcome. (Well, as long as you’re 18 or over!)
*”If you have a body, you are an athlete.” – Bill Bowerman
We’re different from many other clubs in that we’re not affiliated and have less emphasis on competition. We do have some very fast runners who win races, but we also have brand new runners, and experienced runners who don’t really want to race. Everyone is treated equally and will support each other no matter what their aims.
CDF Runners is kindly hosted by Moti, and we’re happy to recommend them for all your running needs!
26 Queens Arcade, Queen St, Cardiff CF10 2BY
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Training
Mondays 18:30 – Recovery Run
Options to run 3k/5k/7k at a nice easy pace to stretch your legs after the weekend.
Wednesdays 18:30 – Speed/Strength Session
We love to hate these sessions! Sprints, intervals, circuits, mini-races. All designed to get you running faster, improve your technique and do something different than pounding the streets.
For Monday and Wednesday, simply turn up at Moti in Queen’s Arcade at 18:15, and if it’s your first time let one of the coaches know so you can fill out a quick health and safety form. No need to book, sign up or pay any fees!
Check out our Wednesday training plan for August-October 2018.
Sundays 9:30 – Long Run
Options from 10k and up. We have a standard route around Bute Park, which we then add to depending on what distance we want to do. Running in a group is the best way to increase your mileage and with us you’ll never run on your own. This is an easy paced run so there’s never a worry of being ‘too slow’ or ‘not good enough’.
We’re all in it together, and there’ll always be loads of people happy to run with you at any pace.
Our Sunday runs are pretty flexible in terms of location. Most weeks we’ll meet at the Sport Wales National Centre in Sophia Gardens at 9:30 for our long run. This has an option of locker, changing and shower facilities for £1.50. However, some weeks we may start from a new location, so the best thing is to keep your eye on our Facebook group to stay up to date.
Coaches and Leaders
Rich Skyrme
Run Coach
Carl Evans
David Sinclair
Run Leader
Gareth Key
Swim Coach
Steph Ferry
Run Leader
Other sessions
Thursday – swimming
We have a regular booking at Western Leisure Centre at 7pm to practise drills and work on fitness. All abilities welcome! There is often support from members that are also swim coaches, but these are not swimming lessons or ‘official’ coached sessions. Check out our Facebook events page for more details on how to join in.
Saturdays – parkrun
We try to frequent parkrun as much as possible, including trips to courses all over Wales and sometimes beyond!
Blog
CDF Training Plan October-December 2018
As the weather draws in, we’re forced to leave Bute Park until the Spring, and by doing so our sessions change a little. The number of circuit… Read more "CDF Training Plan October-December 2018"
Runner of the Month November 2018: Huw Phillips
How long have you been running: 9 yearsFavourite race: Paris Marathon, Mic Morris or Lliswerry 8, tough to choose which oneFavourite distance: Half MarathonGreatest achievement: Coaching 3 Welsh Champions at Track… Read more "Runner of the Month November 2018: Huw Phillips"
Runner of the Month October 2018 – Cassie Evans
October’s Runner of the Month is Cassie, who has hit her stride very quickly and who may or may not have been asked to write this almost… Read more "Runner of the Month October 2018 – Cassie Evans"
Runner of the Month September 2018 – Liz Rees
Liz completed our first Couch to 5k programme in 2016 and has since become an integral part of the club. She now heads up the team running the Couch to 5k along with 2 other graduates giving the perfect experience to new runners.
Runner of the Month August 2018: Ryan Cullen
Next up as Runner of the Month, we get to learn more about one of our hardest working runners Ryan who can regularly be found hitting the… Read more "Runner of the Month August 2018: Ryan Cullen"
CDF Training Plan August-October 2018
Hello everyone! We’re about to enter the third training block for 2018, and for this one we thought we’d try and build towards the Cardiff Half, which… Read more "CDF Training Plan August-October 2018"
Runner of the Month July 2018: Nina Lindholm
July’s runner of the month is our very own Flying Finn, Nina, who is a British Champion, and competed at a World Championships, but not for running…… Read more "Runner of the Month July 2018: Nina Lindholm"
Runner of the Month June 2018: Sam Topham
Runner of the Month is your chance to get to know some of our runners a little better. this month is a treat as it’s the extraordinary… Read more "Runner of the Month June 2018: Sam Topham"
CDF Training Plan May-July 2018
Hello everyone! We’re entering into a new block of training and the focus for this one will be to both prep us for Cosmeston, and to help… Read more "CDF Training Plan May-July 2018"
Runner of the Month May 2018: David Davies
How long have you been running: since 2012 Favourite race: Severn Bridge Half Marathon and Liverpool Rock n Roll Half Marathon Favourite distance: Half Marathon Favourite time… Read more "Runner of the Month May 2018: David Davies"
Runner of the Month April 2018: Tor Jones
Your monthly opportunity to get to know a few CDF Runners a bit better. This month we highlight Tor Jones, fresh from a Half Marathon PB. How… Read more "Runner of the Month April 2018: Tor Jones"
CDF Training Plan Mar-May 2018
With spring comes daylight in the evening, and a change of location for our training sessions. After the clocks move forward an hour, we move back into… Read more "CDF Training Plan Mar-May 2018"
Calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDF Long Run 9:30 am CDF Long Run @ Sport Wales Dec 2 @ 9:30 am Options from 10k and up. We have a standard route around Bute Park, which we then add to depending on what distance we want to do. Running… Read more "CDF Long Run" | ||||||
| CDF Monday 6:30 pm CDF Monday @ Moti Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm Options to run 3k/5k/7k at a nice easy pace to stretch your legs after the weekend. 3k route 5k route 7k route | CDF Wednesday 6:30 pm CDF Wednesday @ Moti Dec 5 @ 6:30 pm We love to hate these sessions! Sprints, intervals, circuits, mini-races. All designed to get you running faster, improve your technique and do something different than pounding the… Read more "CDF Wednesday" | Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding Race CDF Long Run 9:30 am CDF Long Run @ Sport Wales Dec 9 @ 9:30 am Options from 10k and up. We have a standard route around Bute Park, which we then add to depending on what distance we want to do. Running… Read more "CDF Long Run" | ||||
| CDF Monday 6:30 pm CDF Monday @ Moti Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm Options to run 3k/5k/7k at a nice easy pace to stretch your legs after the weekend. 3k route 5k route 7k route | CDF Wednesday 6:30 pm CDF Wednesday @ Moti Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm We love to hate these sessions! Sprints, intervals, circuits, mini-races. All designed to get you running faster, improve your technique and do something different than pounding the… Read more "CDF Wednesday" | CDF Long Run 9:30 am CDF Long Run @ Sport Wales Dec 16 @ 9:30 am Options from 10k and up. We have a standard route around Bute Park, which we then add to depending on what distance we want to do. Running… Read more "CDF Long Run" | ||||
| CDF Monday 6:30 pm CDF Monday @ Moti Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm Options to run 3k/5k/7k at a nice easy pace to stretch your legs after the weekend. 3k route 5k route 7k route | CDF Wednesday 6:30 pm CDF Wednesday @ Moti Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm We love to hate these sessions! Sprints, intervals, circuits, mini-races. All designed to get you running faster, improve your technique and do something different than pounding the… Read more "CDF Wednesday" | |||||
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