Club Training

Our main club training sessions are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

While broadly designed to bring the best out of our members for races from 5k to marathon, each session is flexible and designed to accommodate a range of targets.

Monday

Where

Withdean Stadium Athletics Track, Tongdean Lane, Brighton BN1 5JD.
Parking is free at the stadium.

When

Every Monday, we have the track available from 6:15pm to 7:45. The coached session starts at 6:45pm sharp.

Cost

There is no charge for the track session but members must sign up via the digital clubhouse to ensure sufficient coaches are present to support the session

The Session

Sessions vary every week, but before we start our coaches will split runners into ability groups, explain how the session will be structured and what we are trying to achieve.

  • 10 minute warm-up, with drills for mobilisation and flexibility
  • 20 minutes of rep or interval sessions at paces which can vary from 1500m to 5k pace.
  • 5 minute warm down.

Our coaches will work with you during these sessions to help you improve your speed, stamina, endurance and running technique.

Booking

Club members can book here: https://members.arena80.co.uk

Tuesday

When

Every Tuesday, meet at 6.30pm.

Where

We currently meet in Hove Park. In the summer months the venue changes to Hove Recreation Ground.

The Session

  • 10-15 minutes warm up with running drills designed to work on form and posture
  • 20-25 minutes speed endurance interval session (fast bursts with jog recoveries)
  • 5 minute warm down.

This session is led by Mark Stephenson.

Booking

Club members can book here: https://members.arena80.co.uk

Wednesday

When

Every Wednesday, meet at 6.30pm.

Where

In the winter the runs are mainly around Hove Seafront, meeting at the King Alfred Leisure Centre. In the summer the session moves to some off-road running routes in the country around the South Downs and Stanmer Park.

The Session

These are steady runs of 6 to 8 miles depending on conditions and are a great chance to get to know your fellow club mates. Can be used as a speed session, tempo run, social or recovery run. No one is left behind. All members are welcome.

This session is led by Steve McNealy.

Booking

Club members can book here: https://members.arena80.co.uk

THURSDAY

When

Every Thursday, meet at 6.00pm. Please arrive warmed up and ready to go.

Where

Hove Park, Goldstone Cres, Hove BN3 6BG.

The Session

This 30 minute interval training session combines short, high intensity bursts of speed, with slow, recovery phases, repeated during the session. By getting your body used to running at a fast pace, your race pace will feel easier.

Running sessions vary from week to week, with details emailed to you in advance.

Booking

This session is led by Bob Page. Club members can book here: https://members.arena80.co.uk

Join us for a run

Want to try out one of our training sessions before joining? Get in touch with your details and we will make sure someone is there to welcome you.