London Heathside provides a choice of training venues throughout North London including Finsbury Park running track N4, the YMCA Harringay Club, N8, the Royal Free Recreation Club, NW3 from Highgate Tube Station each Sunday, Trent Park Cockfosters each Saturday and Parliament Hill track, NW3.  Each location has a different focus for training, with something to suit everyone’s tastes.

 

 

For adult (18+) beginner runners 

 

For those who are new to running or returning after a layoff please first go to our Tuesday run at the YMCA Harringay Club where we leave at 7.30pm with a large group of runners. We have a number of members who are assigned each week to look after new starters. This is a great introduction to our running club for those who have been training on their own and are capable of 30-40 minutes of steady running or jogging. Wednesdays at 7.00pm at the Royal Free Recreation Club also has a small beginners group but this tends to be a faster paced session. If you are more interested in sprinting, throwing or jumping then first come to our track at Finsbury Park at 7pm each Tuesday where we will organise the appropriate group for you.

 

 

For established runners or track and field athletes (18+) looking for a new club or looking for a second claim club to train with

 

You would be welcome at any of our training sessions to try us out. Please send an email via our contacts page (click here) with some brief details of what you are looking for and you will receive a prompt reply. London Heathside competes in a range of track and cross-country league races, all relevant championship events and and has a very large number of members competing in road races throughout the year.

 

For parents and school teachers of young athletes (8+)

 

Please see full details of our young athletes section here.

 

We have a growing young athletes section competing in track and field athletics and cross-country races throughout the year supported by a dedicated team coaches and helpers.  

You don't have to be a runner or athlete to join our club 

We are very interested in people who want to join us to help in the sport either with marshalling at cross-country or road races, team management, and officiating at athletic events. Full training will be given but take a look at our Volunteering page for full details.

Training Venues

1. Hornsey YMCA Harringay Club
2. Finsbury Park running track
3. Highgate tube station
   
4. Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club Hampstead
5. Parliament Hill running track
   
6. Trent Park

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Coaches
London Heathside is committed to providing its members with qualified coaches to help, direct and assist athletes and runners of any age. Our coaches are registered with England Athletics and have passed all the relevant CRB checks. London Heathside is a member of the North London Athletics Network, which gives our members access to coaches throughout the Network and its extensive coaching and athlete education programme.

We have a range of coaches with specialists in beginners, marathon runners, sprinting, middle distance running, jumps and throws and programmes for young athletes.

To discuss the best coach/coaching programme for you, contact:

• Track and Field Athletics: Russell Weston (russell@terminex.co.uk) or Ruth Miller (r.miller@mdx.ac.uk)
• Adult beginners: Alison Harrow (clubdevelopment@londonheathside.org.uk) or Barbara Tomaszczyk (barbarat@londonheathside.org.uk)
• Under 12s: Rachel Weston (rachel.weston@libertasconsulting.com)
• Road Running, Cross-Country or any other enquires: Jerry Odlin (jerryodlin@mac.com)

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1. Hornsey YMCA Harringay Club
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30pm
What: Road running for adults who can run for at least 40 minutes. Summer runs use paths in Highgate Woods and Alexandra Park, with popular optional intervals sessions on Tuesdays. We also organise beginners ‘Start to Run’ sessions at certain times of the year – details will be posted on our news pages. Winter runs tend to be steady paced, following quiet routes around Hornsey, Crouch End, Highgate, Hampstead and East Finchley. Free showers and changing rooms are available at the club (bring your own padlock for a locker). People often go for a post-run drink in a local pub.
Where: Hornsey YMCA, Harringay Club, 50 Tottenham Lane,
Crouch End N8 7EE
How:
Overground: First Capital Connect trains from Moorgate / Kings Cross to Hornsey Underground: Northern Line to Archway then 41 bus to Hornsey Police Station or Victoria Line to Finsbury Park then train to Hornsey or W3 bus to Ferme Park Road/Tottenham Lane and 5 minute walk, or Piccadilly Line to Turnpike Lane then 10 minutes walk. Buses: W5 from Archway / Harringay (Sainsbury’s) or W3 to Ferme Park Road/Tottenham Lane; 41 from Archway / Tottenham Hale.
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2. Finsbury Park athletics track
When: For adult (18+) athletes 7.15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See our Young Athletes section of the web site for full details of all our YA training sessions.
What: Track and field athletics for all abilities, with weekly structured sessions for all Track and Field events. Free showers and changing. 
Where: Finsbury Park Athletics Track, Endymion Road N4 1EE
How:
Overground: First Capital Connect trains from Kings Cross/Moorgate to Finsbury Park
Underground: Victoria and Piccadilly lines to Finsbury Park or Piccadilly line to Manor House.
At least twelve bus routes stop nearby.
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3. Highgate Tube Station
When: Sunday morning
What: The following runs are starting from Highgate tube each Sunday – routes and pacing will vary according to who turns up:

9am – fast paced run 7min miling for about 15+ miles or 10+ miles at 8 min miles

10am – official club run.  Distances vary but are generally from 9 miles upwards and tend to incorporate the Heath to begin with, but routes can vary, and often include: the whole of the Heath including Golders Hill, or longer routes to Dollis Brook, Victoria Park or Regents Park/Hyde Park.  Distances depend on who turns up, and longer runs become more popular and the groups become larger heading towards marathon season (late winter, spring). The shorter distances can of course continue throughout for those that prefer something shorter

11am – 8 miles across Heath, short cuts possible for easier option, several re grouping stops


Where: Meet at the entrance to Highgate Tube car park, on the corner of Archway Road and Shepherds Hill, opposite Jacksons Lane Community Centre. 
How:
Underground: Northern Line to Highgate
Buses 43, 134, 263.
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4. Hampstead Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club
When: Wednesdays 7pm
What: Road/off road running for adults who can run for at least 45 minutes. On summer evenings the group heads off on a scenic run on the Heath, while in the winter we run on roads around the Heath, Regent’s Park or Primrose Hill with a choice of either a steady run or an interval session. Free showers and changing room facilities are available for Heathside members showing their membership card, non-members pay £1. People often go for a post-run drink in a local pub.
Where: Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club, Fleet Road, Hampstead NW3 2PF
How:
Overground: London Overground to Hampstead Heath, take a left out of the station onto South End Road, cross over Pond Street/Constantine Road into Fleet Road and you will find the Recreation Club on the right.
Underground: Northern Line, Edgware branch to Belsize Park, walk down Haverstock Hill, take first road on the left (Downside Crescent) the next left Lawn Road, left again into Fleet Road and the Recreation Club is just on the left.
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5. Parliament Hill athletics track
When: Saturdays 10.30am
What: Young athletes track and field training from age 11
Where: Parliament Hill Track, Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road, NW5 1QR
How:
Overground: London Overground to Gospel Oak;
Underground: Northern Line to either Belsize Park, Kentish Town or Tufnell Park tube stations and then a 10 minute walk.
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6. Trent Park, Cockfosters
When: Saturdays 10.15am
What: An off-road speed/endurance session for adults, or feel free to come along and simply explore the footpaths, country lanes and woodland of north London’s most rural park. Road shoes are OK in the summer but consider trail shoes in the winter. Changing facilities are not available but secure bag storage is. Join us for great coffee and lovely food in the café afterwards.
Where: Trent Park, Enfield. Meet in the car park next to the café
How:
Underground: Piccadilly line to Cockfosters, turn right along Cockfosters Road and it’s a five minute walk to the park entrance then another short walk to the car park where everyone meets.. The park is also just over a mile from New Barnet train station.
If driving, follow the drive from the entrance on Cockfosters Road, bear left and turn into first car park on the left.
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