Training sessions
The club hosts a series of training sessions throughout the week. These are open to all members and we cater for a range of specialities. Timing and contact details for the senior coaches are below. Please contact the relevant coach to find out more details ahead of attending your first session.
For details about training for young athletes, click through to the dedicated page.
For those that are completely new to running and wish to experience the benefits of running in a group there are a number of local running groups we recommend.
Monday 7pm - Seniors (Women)
Group Running (Social)
Finsbury Park
A Social run for all Club Members who identify as women or non binary.
Contact
Tuesday, Thursday, 5pm - 9pm (Young athletes only from 5-7), Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday, 10am - 1pm
Track and field
London Marathon Athletics Track at Finsbury Park Track
Finsbury Park, London, N4 2NQ
We host a range of different athletics at our home at the Finsbury Park track. Coaches run different sessions to ensure you are able to develop as a runner.
Contact
Sprint groups: Sam Brown
Field and other technical events: Mark Lawrence
Middle and long distance runners: Chris Hartley
Tuesday, 7:00pm
Crouch End Road Sessions
Where? Crouch End Fitness Centre, Elmfield Road, Crouch End, N8 8SG. Lockers and changing facilities available.
When? Tuesday at 7pm
What? We run varied interval sessions of between 5-8 miles in total. In the summer and autumn we run on grass and trails in Highgate Wood and Ally Pally; in the winter and spring on residential roads in Crouch End and Highgate. The sessions are aimed at improving technique and speed and are suitable for anyone who can comfortably cover at least 6 miles in an hour.
Session Leaders:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
Interval sessions and group running
Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club
Fleet Road, NW3 2QG
Wednesday evening training involves a choice of interval sessions and group runs in the Hampstead area. In the summer we run on the trails and fields of the Heath. In winter we move to the quiet lit paths of Primrose Hill, Regents Park or Hampstead Garden Suburb. This is a friendly group that caters for anyone who can comfortably cover at least 6 miles in an hour. Most importantly we always gather post run at a local pub, currently the Roebuck on Pond Street NW3 2PN.
Contact
Thursday, 7:00pm
Beginner track session
Where? Finsbury Park Track
When? 7pm every Thursday
What? A session for newcomers to track running, or those who run 5k in >25 minutes. A less busy session than Tuesday nights, to get used to interval sessions on the track.
Contact
Beginner Track Sessions: Ella Inwald
Saturday, 10:15am
Off road/trail running
Trent Park
Barnet, EN4 0JY
Interval session using the trails, hills and fields of Trent Park. Meet in the car park to the left of the park cafe (using the Cockfosters Road entrance) every Saturday subject to cancellations due to major club X Country races. There are unfortunately no lockers available, although you can usually put a bag in the back of someone's car. Great post run chatter and coffee.
Contact
Sunday, 9:00am
Road running: Sunday Long Run
Group A:
Where? Highgate Tube Station & Manor House Tube Station
Highgate group meets at corner of Archway Rd and Shepherds Hill; Manor House group meets at Finsbury Park’s Manor House Gate. Both groups run on the parkland walk until they meet in the middle.
When? 9:00am every Sunday
What? 13+ miles at varied pace but probably sub-4:40 /km (7:30min/mile) on average
How do I get involved? See the SLR - Group A chat on the club WhatsApp community.
Group B:
Where? Highgate Tube Station.
When? 9am every Sunday
What? Around 15km at between 5:45-6:15/km. An inclusive group, regularly stopping to regroup or slow down.
How do I get involved? Join the SLR - Group B chat, and register on Spond.