Our Training Sessions

We offer a varied schedule of training to seniors and juniors from aged 8 and older.

Where can you find us?

We are based in East Belfast, and we currently train at the NICSSA Pavilion Sports pitches beside Stormont:

NICSSA Pavilion Sports Pitches
East Belfast
BT4 3TA

In the Spring/Summer we make use of the Stormont Estate and in the Autumn/Winter we train on the pitches and in the surrounding streets. Members have access to the changing rooms, but most come ready to train. We will also hold training sessions on the Mary Peters Track in the Spring/Summer months.

When do we train?

Seniors – 6.30pm – 7.45pm - Monday and Thursday
Juniors* – Start at 6.30pm (sharp) - 7.45pm - Monday and Thursday

*There is currently a waiting list for children aged 8-16/P5 and above (All Junior groups). If you would like to add your child to the waiting list to please contact the club.

Seniors Sessions Include:

Summer:

  • 12 x 400m

  • 6 x 1km Reps

  • 4 x 1mile (Parkrun loop)

  • Carsons Statue Diamond Pyramid Reps

  • Stormont Estate Fartlek

  • Emily’s Hills (various hills in Stormont Estate)

  • Tempo Run - Pavillion to Massey Gate

  • Stormont Lamp Posts (2 up / 1 back etc)

  • BIG Bertha (Trail loop at the top of Stormont)

Winter:

  • 12 x 400m

  • 8 x 800m

  • 200m/400m/900m Mix Up

  • 1min on / 1 min off x 20

  • Jack Straw Loops

  • Comber Greenway Reps (Abbey Road to Kings Road)

  • Massey Avenue Hill Reps

  • Rosepark Reps

  • MarshWiggle Way

Sunday Long Runs

Although not officially part of membership, we usually have various groups heading out on a Sunday morning at 9am for a long run. Perfect for those training for a marathon!

Additional Training Sessions

Additional training sessions are often run by the coaches, usually as part of a marathon training block or in the run up to a local races. These sessions are open to all and communicated to members via the member WhatsApp Groups.

Feel free to join us…

Anyone is welcome to join our Monday and Thursday evening sessions and try the club out before signing up. Visit the Join us page to find out more.