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From the miles.

Seven stories from the Saturday start, the night run, the heath, and the early train to Royston.

A club run heading down a Hertfordshire high street toward a church spireWhy we run

People join for different reasons. The Saturday start is the same either way.

A runner in a yellow top crossing a brick bridge on a country lane at dawnA bridge at dawn

The long-run group crosses a brick bridge on a country lane, while the mist is still on the fields.

Three runners seen from behind on a recreation ground at dawnThe Morning Run

Saturday at Bancroft is the run most people mean when they say the club.

A small group running down a tree-lined street at duskAfter dark

Thursday in Letchworth starts when the shops are shut and the paths are lit.

Two runners at an easy pace on a recreation ground, one pointing out the turnThe back of the group

The Saturday loop has a shorter turn, and someone waits there.

Three runners far along a path on open downsOn the chalk

Therfield Heath is the longer Saturday, with the town behind you.

A runner on a quiet rural platform at dawnThe early train

The Sunday long run starts at Royston station. The train from Hitchin has to be the one before 07:20.