On Wednesdays we run an interval training session 6.30 – 8pm at Woodbourn Road Athletic Stadium (Stadium Way, Sheffield S9 3HL). It’s designed for anyone who would like to improve – get faster & fitter
The sessions are open to all abilities. They’re called ‘training sessions’, but don’t let that put you off – attendees can exercise at their own speed and level and there’s no pressure to run ‘fast’ and no one get’s left behind. There is also a big social element to them.
All Totley weekly runs and training sessions are always free. A track fee needs to be paid upon arrival for use of the athletics track (£5 at the on-site kiosk – card/ApplePay only).
Intermediate 10k Training Plan by Phily Bowden Coaching.pdf – used to structure this 10 week block:
| Date | Location | Details |
| 30/08/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 8-10 * 600m with 200m jog recovery number can be adjusted to suit each athlete |
| 06/09/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 1600m (2 mins) 1km (90) 4 x 400m (75) |
| 13/09/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 1600m (2 mins) 800 (90), 2 x 400m (75) 800 (90) 2 x 400m (75) |
| 20/09/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 6 mins (2 mins) 2 x 4 mins (90) 2 mins (90) 4 x 90 secs (75) |
| 27/09/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 6 mins (2 mins) 2 x 2 mins (90) 4 mins (90) 3 x 2 mins (90) 2 x 90 secs (60) |
| 04/10/2023 | Trying cheating shoes | Lots of fast laps |
| 11/10/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 1600m (2 mins) 1 km (90) 4 x 400m (75) |
| 18/10/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 1600m (2 mins) 800 (90) 2 x 400m (75) 800 (90) 2 x 400m (75) |
| 25/10/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 6 mins (2 mins) 2 x 4 mins (90) 2 mins (90) 4 x 90 secs (75) |
| 01/11/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 6 mins (2 mins) 2 x 2 mins (90) 4 mins (90) 3 x 2 mins (90) 2 x 90 secs (60) |
| 08/11/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 1600m (2 mins) 2 x (1k (90) 600 (90) 400 (2 mins) |
| 15/11/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 6 mins (2 mins) 2 x 4 mins (90) 2 mins (90) 4 x 90 secs (75) |
| 22/11/2023 | Woodbourn Road | 1600m (2 mins) 1km (90) 4 x 400m (75) |
Where are the training sessions based?
Session are always 6.30pm to 8pm and locations vary according to the time of year and include Woodbourn Road Stadium (normally in the winter) and Castle Dyke / Coit Lane (the field behind the Birkdale pitch off Ringinglow Rd) – if the track is temporarily closed. For information about where the upcoming sessions, see the club calendar (https://www.totleyac.org.uk/calendar/)
Occasionally the sessions clash with a club race though – please check the calendar before coming along
Meet place – City Athletics Stadium, S9 3HL
Meet at the 200m start line (diagonally opposite side of the track to the finish line and the kiosk).
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Am I suitable to come along?
This session is for all abilities. Runners will be grouped according to ability
Do I have to pay?
Totley AC don’t ever charge any attendees for any of our group runs or training sessions. However, when the sessions are based at Woodbourn Road there is a track fee to pay directly when you arrive – £5 at the on-site kiosk (card/ApplePay only).
What are the sessions like?
The sessions are designed to increase speed & strength. They’re normally running track based (during the winter) or within an area of similar size on grass (during the summer). You’ll be doing running exercises like fartlek, or intervals. Feel free to come along and watch a session before you try it out.
Is there a WhatsApp group?
Yes there is a WhatsApp group for this session.
Do I need to be a member of Totley AC first?
There is no requirement to join Totley AC before coming along to any of our sessions. Come along. try them out a few times, and if you want carry on coming along you can join then
How do I find out more?
If you have any question, contact: web@totleyac.org.uk
Alternatively, just turn up at the start of the session and you can then chat to the coaches