Swindon Striders have shared this flat, 5.9-mile route from the Link Centre. It is ideal for speed training.

– From the Link Centre main entrance head out towards Westlea passing Asda on the right.

– Cross Corton Crescent at the lights and continue on the footpath crossing Langstone Way with care.

– Continue along the footpath passing Westlea Primary School on the left, crossing the wooden bridge and then turning immediately left.

– Follow the footpath forking right through the underpass and then continuing straight on along the path.

– Keep going along Barnfield Road and then Great Western Way, passing B&Q on the left, heading towards Bruce Street Bridges.

– Turn left on to Cheney Manor Road and then left in to Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.

– At the end of the estate turn right on to Akers Way.

– Continue along the road, crossing over Vicarage Road on to Beech Avenue.

– Turn right on to Northern Road and continue straight until Ferndale Road.

– Turn right and continue until turning left in to Cheney Manor Road.

– Head back to Bruce Street Bridges and turn right along Great Western Way, veering right past B&Q then continuing along Barnfield Road.

– Retrace your steps along the footpath back to the Link Centre.

Race support

The Striders are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year by supporting the annual Commonweal 5 race.

Taking place on Sunday, May 3, this lovely, local race takes runners down the railway track, through parts of Wichelstowe and then back up in to Old Town. It’s challenging but fun and supports Commonweal School.

Anybody interested in signing up for the race should visit the Commonweal 5 Facebook page. Don’t delay as it usually sells out.