ROAD RUNNING

Our experienced coaches work together to provide a wide range of training options designed to meet the needs of the individual. In addition to the training sessions listed below, our coaches can assist you in developing a full programme to improve your fitness and meet your own running goals.

WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?

Our weekday road running sessions are based at Eaton Park Community Centre (South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ), and we meet on Mondays (excluding bank holidays) and Thursdays from 6:15pm. The sessions start with a briefing at 6:30pm.

Mondays are when we meet for a run, with Thursday evenings being effort-based sessions.

During the darker months we use the road network close to Eaton Park for these sessions, while in the lighter months we take advantage of the local parks and open spaces.

TRAINING GROUPS

We have several groups of varying abilities to help you develop your running. The Monday and Thursday sessions are tailored to the needs of each group.

Improvers
When you can run 5k in around 30 minutes then you’re ready to run with this group. On Monday evenings we have three routes to choose from, typically 3½ miles, 4½ miles and 8-9 miles. Newcomers are always supported by experienced runners.

Intermediate Group
Once you have built a good base of running you will be ready to start weekly effort sessions and the intermediate group is a good place to start. The sessions are designed to help develop speed and speed endurance, and prepare for race day.

Advanced Group
This group is for experienced athletes who are currently capable of around 20 minutes for 5k or quicker and who want to take their running to the next level. Monday evenings comprise a series of steady and tempo runs, with effort sessions on Thursday evenings.