There's nothing like a fun group session to motivate and refresh your approach to exercise.

We also provide sports drinks and nutritional snacks for everyone to help you recover after the run.

Thurs 6.00pm - 'Zero to 5K' Novice Run Group
This walk to run workout will aim to get your body moving and turn your gentle stroll around the park into a fat-burning jog! Perfect for those new to running, or getting back to fitness. A fun and friendly session you'll love.

Thurs 6.00pm - Run For Everyone Run Group
Evening running sessions of approx 45 - 60 mins led by Jamie are for intermediate to advanced runners. You will enjoy a mix of steady runs around Reading and surrounding countryside with ample time to get tips on running technique and how to train more effectively, and also take part in more specific sessions such as fartlek, hills or intervals providing you with great opportunities to move beyond your fitness plateau!

***MAR/APR 2012 SCHEDULE***

Thurs 1st - Technique Session
Aim of the session is to break your running technique down into easy-to-do drills. These are specifically designed to make your running more efficient, and maybe even more enjoyable! We will run beforehand so we can asses you, and then again afterwards so we can see the improvements!

Thurs 8th – Hill Session
Aim of the session is to increase your leg strength, and also work on your lactate threshold (plus, to get you used to those nasty hills race organisers like to put in!). The run will take on the following format: 15 min warm-up run, 2 8 minute sets of hill sprints (hard up the hill, and easy recovery down), and a 10 min cool-down. We will vary the hill each session

Thurs 15th – Timed 5k run
Aim of the session is to beat your previous best time for this distance. (We will do these timed runs every 4 weeks to test improvement). Route will take in some of the town centre, and a short burst along the Thames. Terrain will be pavement/towpath. I can assist with pacing if you need that little extra push!

Thurs 22nd– Interval Session
Aim of the session is to increase speed, but also to increase your threshold (where you start to feel that lactic acid burn). The run will take on the following format: 15 min warm-up, 2 8 minute sets of intervals (will be varying lengths/times each session) and a 10 min cool-down jog. Be prepared for a challenge as the fast intervals should be a minimum 80% of your maximum effort!

Thurs 29th - Easy Run
Aim of this session is to prepare for the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday. This will give you a chance to take on a nice easy recovery run, as you taper down to race day.

Thurs 5th - Technique Session
Aim of the session is to break your running technique down into easy-to-do drills. These are specifically designed to make your running more efficient, and maybe even more enjoyable! We will run beforehand so we can asses you, and then again afterwards so we can see the improvements!

Thurs 12th – Hill Session
Aim of the session is to increase your leg strength, and also work on your lactate threshold (plus, to get you used to those nasty hills race organisers like to put in!). The run will take on the following format: 15 min warm-up run, 2 8 minute sets of hill sprints (hard up the hill, and easy recovery down), and a 10 min cool-down. We will vary the hill each session.

Thurs 19th – Timed 5k run
Aim of the session is to beat your previous best time for this distance. (We will do these timed runs every 4 weeks to test improvement). Route will take in some of the town centre, and a short burst along the Thames. Terrain will be pavement/towpath. I can assist with pacing if you need that little extra push!

Thurs 26th– Interval Session
Aim of the session is to increase speed, but also to increase your threshold (where you start to feel that lactic acid burn). The run will take on the following format: 15 min warm-up, 2 8 minute sets of intervals (will be varying lengths/times each session) and a 10 min cool-down jog. Be prepared for a challenge as the fast intervals should be a minimum 80% of your maximum effort!

We have linked our run club with Advance Gym in Reading town centre

Visit their website for more information on the gym and the class timetable http://www.advancegym.co.uk/classes.html

WHAT TO WEAR
Spring / summer - water; a pair of running shoes; comfortable run wear,
Autumn - water; if chilly we suggest you wear a long sleeve top,
Winter - water; long sleeve top; windproof jacket or warm second layer; if very cold it might be worth bringing a beanie hat and/or gloves;
Bring a snack with you for after the run, or you can buy a sports nutrition snack in the shop
You are welcome to leave a bag in the shop whilst you are out running.

We hope to see you at a session very soon!