Regular Training Schedule
Mondays: Winter Core Classes with Will
This Core Stability Training is run by PT Will Houghton and the cost is £3.50/session. It concentrates on developing core strength and general conditioning for running. Held in the Crosthwaite Parish Rooms (near the Co-op in Keswick), meeting at 6 for a 6.15 start, these are run in the winter only. The session lasts about 45 minutes, finishing at 7pm. Please check our Facebook Keswick AC Facebook Page Events for details. Bring your own Yoga Mat or similar.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Main club-training sessions
These are the two main weekly club training sessions and cover a variety of road, off-road and hill workouts. Sessions endeavour to cater for all levels of ability. There is always a set session (see schedule below), though this may vary in severe weather, and small groups are welcome to offer a separate activity if they wish. High-vis clothing and head-torch are essential in winter. We meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start.
Please see schedule below for further details on club sessions – plus Upcoming Social Running events.
Wednesdays: Ladies Social Runs
This is an informal, mixed ability group aiming to encourage and support women’s running in a comfortable and social setting. Their activities and further information are on their Facebook page or contact ellapferguson@hotmail.com Meet in the stone shelter behind the cenotaph every Wednesday for a 6.30 start. The session lasts about an hour and can be on trail or road. Minimum ability we suggest you are able run 5km in about 30mins, and can run up to 10k (though we stop – a lot!!).
Training & Events Calendar
You will find below, further info for Club training sessions and upcoming Club events.
The sessions have been planned by Club member Dave Troman of Love To Run Coaching and work on the principle of periodisation. To understand how the training sessions in the current block fit into the greater scheme of the season, have a read of the overview and training philosophy HERE.
May 2019
—May continues again with a ‘fell’ and ‘road option’ on Tuesdays and one common session for Thursdays. —
Tuesday 7 May
Fell running option
Latrigg race route up and down reps from Spooney Green Lane. One rep or two.
Road running option (also Lowca 10k race)
3, 4, 5, 6, 5, 4, 3 min reps (2 mins recovery) road loop round town.
Thursday 9 May
4 x 7 mins reps (4 mins recovery) on old railway line.
Tuesday 14 May
Fell running option
Brundholme Spur. 6 mins up towards Latrigg summit plus hard back down to start. 3 reps with 4 mins recovery. (Fairfield FR 4 days later; possibly 2 reps for those tapering)
Road running option
[1 (1 rec), 1 (1 rec), 6 (3 rec) mins reps] x 4 on old railway line.Thursday 16 May
6 x 4 min reps (2 mins recovery) up Latrigg.
Tuesday 21 May
Fell running option
Rakefoot and Walla Crag. 6 mins up plus hard down back to start (4 mins rec.) Choice of 2, 3 or 4 reps depending on whether racing British champs at the weekend.
Road running option
5, 6, 7, 8 min reps (4 mins recovery) round town on road.
Thursday 23 May
[3 mins (2 recovery), 6 mins (3 recovery)] x 3 on old railway line.Tuesday 28 May
Fell running option
Spooney Green Lane, zig zags to top bench on Latrigg, steep route down back to start 2.7km reps, 4 mins recovery. Choice of 2 or 3 reps.
Road running option
11, 13, 15 min reps (5 mins recovery) round town road loop.
Thursday 30 May
3k reps round Great Wood. 4 mins recovery.
Choice of 2, 3 or 4 reps.
Training Queries
If you have any queries about our training events, please contact our training coordinator: stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com.