Training Sessions
Learn how to use the workout feature of the Garmin connect app so you can sync workouts/effort sessions to your watch here.
Track Etiquette
Update: From 5th May, training reverts to Marlborough Secondary School grass track over the Summer season. For safety, running direction is counter-clockwise. If effort sessions are in progress, warm up and cool down on the outside lanes. Move immediately inside or outside of the running line after each effort repetition to avoid impeding other runners. In warm weather, remember to bring something to drink. Any questions about training, please feel free to ask, Roger Bradley.
Juniors: The club does not have a junior section with the necessary safeguarding to accommodate under 18s at training sessions without parents/guardians being present. Children of members are welcome to join sessions under the following conditions:
– a parent/guardian needs to be present and responsible.
– this means being aware of how your child is managing the session and working at a level and volume appropriate to their age and ability.
– it also means ensuring your child understands the session and any safety instructions that apply – e.g. keep to one side, watch out for other runners, etc.
Finally, all of us at a session have a responsibility to look out for everyone else there of all ages.
Day/Date/Time | Details | Venue |
Tue May 26 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 6 sets of (800m @ 5k race pace + 200m – faster), with 1 minute between efforts (off somebody in the middle of the group) and 3 minutes between sets. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu May 28 19:30 | Race – Mota-vation 2 | Marston Ferry Rd, Oxford OX2 7EE |
Sat May 30 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | Neil’s Garden (8 Churchill Gate, Woodstock, OX20 1QW) |
Sun May 31 09:00 | Social Run lasting 90/100 mins approx. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP or own arrangements |
Tue Jun 2 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 4 * 400m, 4 * 200m (increased pace), 4 * 400m, 4 * 200m (increased pace), with 1 minute recovery (off somebody in the middle of the group) between all 16 efforts. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu Jun 4 18:30 | Social Run lasting 50 mins approx. | Blenheim Town Gate, OX20 1PP |
Sat Jun 6 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | TBA |
Sun Jun 7 09:00 | Social Run lasting 90/100 mins approx. | TBA |
Tue Jun 9 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 4 sets of 500m + 300m, with 1½ minutes between efforts (off middle of group) and 4 minutes between sets. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu Jun 11 18:30 | Social Run lasting 50 mins approx. | Blenheim Town Gate, OX20 1PP |
Sat Jun 13 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Sun Jun 14 09:00 | Social Run lasting 90/100 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Tue Jun 16 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 8 * 300m with 3 minutes recovery off the lead runner. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu Jun 18 18:30 | Social Run lasting 50 mins approx. | Blenheim Town Gate, OX20 1PP |
Sat Jun 20 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Sun Jun 21 09:00 | Social Run lasting 90/100 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Tue Jun 23 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 4 * 500m + 4 * 400m + 4 * 300m + 4 * 200m, with 1 minute recovery (off somebody in the middle of the group) for all efforts and 4 minutes between sets. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu Jun 25 19:30 | Race – Mota-vation 3 | Combe Recreation Ground, OX29 8NA |
Sat Jun 27 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Sun Jun 28 09:00 | Race – Thame 10k | Lord William’s School, OX9 2AQ |
Tue Jun 30 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 6 sets of 300m (fast) + 200m (faster) off 1 minute (off middle of group), with 3 minutes between sets. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu Jul 2 18:30 | Social Run lasting 50 mins approx. | Blenheim Town Gate, OX20 1PP |
Sat Jul 4 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Sun Jul 5 09:30 | Race – Didcot 5 Mile | Willowbrook Leisure Centre, OX11 7AF |
Tue Jul 7 18:30 | Effort session led by Roger Bradley. 4 * 400m, 4 * 200m (increased pace), 4 * 400m, 4 * 200m (increased pace), with 1 minute recovery (off somebody in the middle of the group) between all 16 efforts. Multiple mixed ability groups. | Marlborough Secondary School, OX20 1LP |
Thu Jul 9 18:30 | Social Run lasting 50 mins approx. | Blenheim Town Gate, OX20 1PP |
Sat Jul 11 09:00 | Social Run lasting 60/70 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Sun Jul 12 09:00 | Social Run lasting 90/100 mins approx. | Mike’s Garage (20 Crecy Walk, Woodstock, OX20 1US) |
Circuit Training
Roger Bradley’s training sessions can be found on his Instagram below or by clicking on his web site (left).
Link to Instagram account that is updated daily for tips and exercises to do at home.