London Heathside, Running & Athletics Club, North London | training

Off-road and Cross-country training

Bruce running off-road.

Many Heathsiders enjoy getting away from traffic and doing some off-road training. Not only is off-road training a more peaceful way to run, but most coaches recommend it as highly beneficial. (It's also good preparation for cross-country!)

Off road training starts from the following venues:

Hampstead Heath. Summer running (April through to September) usually takes the form of a steady run for an hour or so over Hampstead Heath.

Trent Park. The relaxed Saturday morning sessions from the Trent Park Cafe take place all year round. The sessions tend to be structured, but would suit most runners. Beware! It can be a little muddy over the winter...

Highgate Tube. The long slow Sunday runs starting from Highgate tube are usually mostly off-road, particularly over the summer.