Regular Training Schedule
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.
From the 1st of December 2019, we will meet at the Keswick Leisure Centre, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NE. Meet at 6pm for a 6.15pm 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 lynneh2019@yahoo.com.
From the 1st of December 2019, we will meet at the Keswick Leisure Centre, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NE. We head off at 6.30pm.
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!!).
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.
Training & Events Calendar
We have 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 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 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Sessions vary so between 1-2+ hours.
From the 1st of December 2019, we will meet at the Keswick Leisure Centre, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NE.
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.
January 2020
Tuesday Option 1 focus on hill strength using weighted resistance
Tuesday Option 2 focus on mixed speed; alternating top end speed and speed endurance in same session
Thursday sessions continue the focus on hill strength using weighted resistance
All members are reminded that they are responsible for their own safety at these sessions –please dress suitably and wear appropriate shoes when we’re offroad, and carry necessary extra stuff (jacket, hat, gloves, etc.) when we’re up on the hill. For any sessions based on the roads round town now we ALL need to wear HI VIZ please.
From the 1st of December 2019, we will meet at the Keswick Leisure Centre, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NE. Meet at 6pm for a 6.15pm start.
Tuesday 7 Jan
Option 1
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Crow Park.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Option 2
Mixed speed. Lakeland Park. HIVIZ tops.
Alternating 1km and 30 secs reps.
Thursday 9 Jan
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Field behind Keswick School.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Tuesday 14 Jan
Option 1
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Castlehead Woods.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Option 2
Mixed speed. Short town road loop. HIVIZ tops.
6, 4 and 2 min reps.
Thursday 16 Jan
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Spooney Green Lane.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Tuesday 21 Jan
Option 1
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Latrigg Woods.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Option 2
Mixed speed. Springs Road and Rogerfield. HIVIZ tops and HEAD TORCHES.
Reps between 900m and 1500m
Thursday 23 Jan
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Castlehead Woods.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Tuesday 28 Jan
Option 1
Hill strength. HEAD TORCH. Latrigg steep spur to bench.
The session will be split into three segments: activation phase, weighted resistance hill bounding, freestyle hill reps (either weighted or unweighted).
Please wear a pack with 3% to 5% of bodyweight. A race vest pack is ideal as weight is better distributed, though a bumbag will suffice.
Option 2
Mixed speed. Small road loop round town. HIVIZ tops.
Variations of 7 min and 2 min reps.
Thursday 30 Jan
Club distance challenge. 1km reps in Fitz Park. HEAD TORCHES needed.
Training Queries
If you have any queries about our training events, please contact our training coordinator: stevenhebblethwaite@hotmail.com.