Sunday L.S.D. Runs - Bristol
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Sunday LSD GOAT run with 15km in Bristol
The Left Handed Giant Run Club hosts a long slow distance run that starts and finishes at Commune Cafe in Temple Hill, Bristol. The advertised distance for this route is about 15 km and the terrain is road. Participants are advised to bring water and snacks. A bag drop and toilets are available at the venue.
These runs are volunteer led and focus on steady endurance rather than racing. The group uses front and back runners to keep participants together and regularly regroups so everyone has a short recovery break. Steeper hills are walked and the organisers avoid leaving slower runners behind.
For the 15 km route the organisers ask that participants feel comfortable running at least 8 km without walking. As a guide, the front of the group aims for roughly 5:45 to 6:15 min per kilometre, with pace adjusted on the day to suit the group. Runners are asked to bring a phone for safety and for arranging transport if needed. The description notes that runners should choose a route that matches their fitness and respect the volunteer leaders who run the sessions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.