Keswick Athletic Club

Ladies Social Run
2019-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
Ladies Social Session ~ Mixed abilities, all welcome, meet 6:30pm at the Cenotaph, Penrith Road, Keswick.

Main Training Sessions
2019-02-07 18:00 - 19:00
These are serious training sessions which endeavour to cater for all levels of ability. Although there is always a set session, this may vary with the weather conditions and small groups are welcome to offer a separate activity. We meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-02-05 18:00 - 19:00
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

KAC Annual Presentation
2019-02-02 19:00 - 23:30 | Braithwaite Village Hall, A66, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5RY, United Kingdom
KAC Annual presentation and party evening at Braithwaite Village Hall.

Hot meal, prizes, ceilidh and a good craic.

Tickets available via the club shop:
Adults £15 – tickets HERE
U16s £5 tickets HERE
U5s free

This is a subsidised event as a thank you to all members who have made 2018 such a great year for the club so do come and enjoy it.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-31 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1 and 2 working together.
[4 mins (2 recovery), 6 mins (3 recovery)] x 3 on old railway line. Headtorches.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-29 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1
11, 13, 15 min reps (5 mins recovery) round town road loop, wear your hi viz tops please.
Option 2
3 x 10 min reps (5 mins recovery) on road with headtorches. Uphill road route from Burnside Caravan Park, via Applethwaite to Latrigg Car Park.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-24 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1 and 2 working together.
Springs road with HiViz tops and headtorches.
Option 1, 3 min, 6 min and 9 min reps (approx.) with 3 min recovery.
Option 2, 3 min and 6 min reps (approx.) with 3 min recovery.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-22 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1
10, 11, 12 min reps (5 mins recovery) with headtorches round Latrigg and Brundholme Road.
Option 2
5, 6, 7, 8 min reps (4 mins recovery) round town on road. Wear your hi viz tops please.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-17 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1 and 2 working together.
[3 mins (2 recovery), 6 mins (3 recovery)] x 3 on old railway line. Headtorches.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-15 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1
3 x 10 min reps (5 mins recovery) on road with headtorches. Penrith Road, Stone Circle, Goosewell.
Option 2
6 x 4 min reps (2 mins recovery) with headtorches up Latrigg.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-10 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1 and 2 working together.
[1 (1 rec), 1 (1 rec), 6 (3 rec) mins reps] x 4 on old railway line. Headtorches.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-08 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1
4 x 7 mins reps (4 mins recovery) on old railway line. Headtorches.
Option 2
3, 4, 5, 6, 5, 4, 3 min reps (2 mins recovery) road loop round town. HiViz tops.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-03 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1 and 2 working together.
Headtorch run up Bleaberry Fell with some 2 min reps added.
The current block of Club training sessions have been planned following 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.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2019-01-01 18:00 - 19:00
No organised session today. If you’re looking for a run, there are two local New Year’s Day special parkruns this year. Whinlatter (at 9:00) and Keswick (at 10:30). Probably plenty of members at both. Why not do them both and travel by bike in between!

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-27 18:00 - 19:00
Thu 27 Dec
Option 1 and Option 2 together.
2 mins reps x 11 with 2 mins recovery.
Lakeland Park and Springs Road. HiViz tops.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-25 18:00 - 19:00
No organised session today. For those looking for a Christmas day social run, there is a parkrun in Keswick, from the usual place, at 09:00.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-20 18:00 - 19:00
Thu 20 Dec
Last training session before Christmas…by popular request, a headtorch run up Spooney Green Lane and Jenkin Hill, probably in 90 sec hill efforts off jog back/regroup recoveries. Festive fancy dress welcomed.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Please bring headtorch and appropriate kit (jacket/hat/gloves depending on weather) for Jenkin Hill.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-18 18:00 - 19:00
Tue 18 Dec
‘Christmas Social’ session:
A fancy (or festive themed) dress run round the proposed new route for ‘Round the Houses’ race as from next year. This new route is 4.2 miles, starting and finishing at the Moot Hall.
Meet at the Moot Hall from 6pm for 6:15 start.
Followed by a social gathering in the George.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-13 18:00 - 19:00
Thu 13 Dec
Option 1 and Option 2 together.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 min reps. Varying recovery.
Full town loop. HiViz tops.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.
These sessions have been planned using the principle of periodisation. To understand how the training sessions in the current ‘training block’ fit into the greater scheme of the season, have a read of the overview and training philosophy HERE.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-11 18:00 - 19:00
Tue 11 Dec
Option 1
[2 mins x 4, 3 mins x 3, 2 mins x 4] all with 1:1 recovery.
Full town loop. HiViz tops.

Option 2
Alternating 1km reps and 30 sec uphill reps.
Lakeland Park and Manor Brow. HiViz tops.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-06 18:00 - 19:00
Thu 6 Dec
Option 1 and Option 2 together.
3 mins reps x 8 with 3 mins recovery.
Full town loop. HiViz tops.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-12-04 18:00 - 19:00
Tue 4 Dec
Option 1
[1, 2, 3 min reps] x 4 with 1:1 recovery.
Lakeland Park and Springs Road. HiViz tops.

Option 2
[5, 2, 2 min reps] x 3 with 2 mins recovery.
Short town loop. HiViz tops.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-29 18:00 - 19:00
Thursday 29 November
Option 1 and 2 working together
Parlauf reps. Lakeland Park. HiViz tops.
Reps between 400 and 600m, working in pairs. 2 mins recovery.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-27 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 27 November
Option 1
Mixed speed. Small road loop round town. HiViz tops.
Variations of 7 min and 2 min reps.
Option 2
Pyramid reps. Full road loop round town. HiViz tops.
1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1 min reps with 2 mins recovery.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-22 18:00 - 19:00
Thursday 22 November
Option 1 and 2 working together
Top end speed. Springs Road and Rogerfield. HiViz tops.
500m reps. Variations of early hill and late hill in each rep.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-20 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 20 November
Option 1
Mixed speed. Springs Road and Rogerfield. HiViz tops and HEAD TORCHES.
Reps between 900m and 1500m
Option 2
Acceleration reps. Penrith Road from war memorial. HiViz tops.
[2 mins hard straight to 1 min max] x 6. 3 mins recovery.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-15 18:00 - 19:00
Thursday 15 November
Option 1 and 2 working together
Up and down reps. Penrith Road and Chestnut Hill. HiVz tops.
Variations of 2 min uphill first and 2 min downhill first reps.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-13 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 13 November
Option 1
Mixed speed. Short town road loop. HiViz tops.
6, 4 and 2 min reps.
Option 2
Top end speed. Lakeland Park. HiViz tops.
2 mins x 3, 3 mins x 3, 2 mins x 3.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-11-08 18:00 - 19:00
Thursday 8 November
Option 1 and 2 working together
Mixed reps. Springs Road. HiVz tops and HEAD TORCHES.
Variations of short up hill reps, gentle uphill reps and gentle downhill reps.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.

Main Training Sessions
2018-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Option 1
HEADTORCHES! Grass in Fitz Park.
Fell running style power hike into max effort off top of hill.
Approx 1 min reps, plus recovery for 25 mins.
Option 2
Downhill reps from The Hawthorns. Road, HiViz tops.
1 min downhill plus jog back recovery for 25 minutes.
Meet at the Fitz Park pavilion at 6 for a prompt 6.15 start. Training time will vary but the sessions are generally an hour.
