Looking for a daytime structured training session – why not come to the Thursday morning threshold sessions in Greenwich. Threshold training helps improve VO2 max, bringing faster race times at a range of distances from 5km to marathons and reduced fatigue at slower paces. Sessions are suitable for anyone who can run continuously for 5km.

The group go to the cafe after the session where coach Karen is happy to provide advice on training plans, running technique and suitable drills.

Where and when?

We gather here in time to start the warm-up at 10am on Thursdays. Check beforehand, but often you can store bags in the boot of a car, at your own risk, whilst training. Training is usually over by around 11.00 am. Pre-booking for each session by midnight on the Wednesday is essential. Please sign up below as we have a limit of 12 runners.

The sessions: 

The format is very flexible to suit a variety of training goals and fitness levels.

 Each week we warm-up jog for 10 mins, do some mobility work and strides. 

The main session is anywhere between 4 and 10 x 1 km repetitions around a flat, right-angled triangle route. The pace can be at anything from 5km to sub-threshold pace. Recoveries can be 1-2’ recoveries,  depending on the aims of each athlete. 

Coaches Karen and Sam are happy to discuss what might suit you on the day. 

Afterwards, we do some brief stretches (weather permitting) before reviewing the morning’s work over coffee in the cafe afterwards.