Am I too slow?
a) Juniors: No! Any young athlete from age 6 and upwards is welcome.
Come along to the appropriate
training session
and find out more.
b) Adult road-runners: We have runners of all speeds; all that we ask
is that you can run for half an hour continuously (regardless of
speed). If you don't think you can do this, why not try the simple 'getting
going' programme on our
beginners page?
Do I have to become a member before I come along?
No. If you're thinking about joining you are welcome to come along
for two or three weeks to try us out before signing up. Of course, you
can join now, simply go to the
membership page.
Will I need any special footware?
For most of Heathside training sessions you will be fine with trainers.
More experienced runners and track and field competitors might want to
consider more specialist shoes:
One thing to remember is that trainers lose their cushioning and support as they get older; it is a good idea to try to replace your training shoes fairly regularly to avoid injury.
What about racing?
No-one has to compete, and many Heathsiders enjoy their training, but almost
never race. However, there are plenty of opportunities to race & compete
if you want to, including:
Will I be coached?
London Heathside has numerous UK Athletics coaches. Young athletes will always
be working under the guidance of a coach. Training for adult runners is often
directed by a coach, but is more informal. However, coaches are willing
to give extra advice if you want it.
I'm just visiting, can I join in?
Absolutely, if you are just passing through London, or staying for
a few weeks, then come along and join in our training. London Heathside
is keen to establish links with other clubs, particularly those overseas.
