Poole Runners

Track Training - Middle/Long Distance
2020-02-13 18:45 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Ashdown Track, Adastral Rd, Poole, BH17 8PY, United Kingdom
Runners meet at Ashdown Leisure Centre and book in at the track-side hub*.
Warm up around the track and then do your drills routine or join in with the main group for a communal warm-up and drills phase before the session is announced.
All sessions are made flexible to accommodate the needs of new runners and experienced marathoners/track athletes alike.
Be aware that in some cases this means the recoveries may be longer than advertised, to help keep the group together**; more experienced runners will be invited to keep bespoke timings as their condition and ability develops (regardless of speed!).
Main Session

1 mile @ tempo effort, (3 mins recovery)
2 sets of:

— 400m @ threshold effort (90 sec recovery)
— 800m @ threshold effort (2 mins recovery)
— 1km @ threshold effort (3 mins recovery)

Marathon training
Runners gearing up towards their spring marathon will do a further 1 mile @ tempo pace after the main session.

Middle Distance (Speed) Session
Runners will do the same session (less the additional mile) but will take a full recovery between reps and do them at 1500m pace.

* £2 track fee applies
** If you’re setting your GPS watch up for the session, it’s advisable to use ‘on button press’ for laps. Running around the track isn’t a ‘GPS watch’ friendly activity and will usually indicate you’ve run further than you have.

Club Run - Figure of 8
2020-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Dorset
Runners meet upstairs in the function room at the Junction Sports Centre in Broadstone by 7pm.
After brief announcements, pacing groups are announced. These usually include:

10 miles @ 7 min/mile
6 or 10 miles @ 8-8:30 min/mile
6 miles @ 9 min/mile
4 or 6 miles at 9:30+ min/mile

You’re free to team up with others to set your own pacing group if your needs aren’t met by the main groups, most of the routes are listed on the club website at this link.

Club Night Routes

There are changing rooms and showers for all and everyone is welcome to stay on for food and drink afterwards.

Road Running Training
2020-02-11 18:45 - 20:00 | Lockyers Middle School, Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3HQ
Meet at Lockyers Middle School then warm up on the way to specific locations for the sessions.
Most runners can expect to do the whole session, although those who are tapering, building up or otherwise don’t want to do the full session can agree which bits to miss out with the coaches.
Main Intervals Session – Corfe Hills Loop

8x 750m continuous loop “Kenyan Hills”.
Running easier on the descent followed by harder efforts on the ascent.

Middle distance runners attending these sessions will do the main interval session.

Marathon Training Group – Henbury View

20 minutes @ marathon pace, 3 mins jog recovery
5x 3 mins @ half marathon pace, 90 sec jog recovery between each, 3 minutes after last rep
20 minutes @ marathon pace

Hampshire League Cross Country
2020-02-08 11:00 - 14:30 | Popham Airfield, SO21 3BD
Last race of the 2019/20 series. at Popham Airfield
First race 11:00am

Track Training - Middle/Long Distance
2020-02-06 18:45 - 20:00 | Dorset
All Sessions are at Ashdown Track
Main Session: 5x (400m tempo, 400m threshold) with 2 mins recovery
Marathon Training: 8x (400m tempo, 400m threshold) with 200m jog recovery
Middle Distance Session: 10 x 400m @ 1500m/3K pace, with 90 secs recovery

Wednesday Club Run
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:45 | Dorset
Club Run From “The Junction” in Broadstone. Meet at 7:00pm for announcements and then head off at various paces and distances to suit your training (and social!) needs.
This Wednesday’s route is “Wimborne”.
There are 4, 6 and 10 mile options, guided paces depend on who is able to attend but usually includes 7, 8, 8:30, 9 and 9:30+ min/mile.

Training Tues 4th Feb
2020-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Dorset
Training for Tues 4th Feb is as under:-
For all sessions meet at Lockyers School at 6:45 pm.
1) Main Interval Session is at Phellips Rd
8 x 700m fast with static 90 sec. recoveries.
2) Marathon Session is at Old Rectory Close
10 x 5 mins with 1 min. jog recoveries (2 min. before last rep)
3) Middle Distance Session is at Phellips Rd
7 x 700m fast with static 90 sec. recoveries

Blackmore Vale Half Marathon
2020-02-02 10:00 - 13:30 | Bishops Caundle Village Hall, DT9 5NB
This race is a Dorset Road Race League event and also the 1/2 Marathon County Champs.
Race One of the Poole Runners Club Championship (Road)

Boscombe 10k
2019-11-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
The last race of the 2019 Club Championship and Dorset Road Race League. Have you run enough to be an award winner ?
Please check the start time.

Wimborne 10
2019-11-17 10:30 - 17:00 | Pamphill Village Green, Vine Hill, Wimborne, BH21 4EE
Race twelve of the Club Championship (ROAD) and race eleven of the DRRL.
Race limit 500,Water stations at 3, 5, 7 miles and finish. Race memento to all finishers

The Stickler
2019-10-27 10:30 - 14:00 | Shillingstone Church Certre, Shillingstone, DT110SW, United Kingdom
Race 13 of the Club Championship (OFF ROAD)
A friendly and popular running race organised by the Dorset Doddlers.
It features over 1500ft of climbing across three peaks of Dorset: Okeford Hill,
Hod Hill and Hambledon Hill (and of course not forgetting the infamous
and self named ‘Stickle Path’).

Blackhill 10k
2019-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Scout Hut, Elder Road, Bere Regis, DH207LY, United Kingdom
Race 11 of the Club Championship (OFF ROAD)
The 5km and 10km races start together and split at around 3.5km. The split is clearly signed and marshalled. The colour of your race number indicates the race you are running, so the marshals know how to direct you.

Although the route is all on well worn trails, some sections are boggy and some sections are steep. There are low branches, tree roots, and the occasional rabbit hole or farmer so please take care while competing and we would suggest you wear trail shoes if you have them (although not essential).
Its a cross-country race, please run within your limits, a sprained ankle is no fun.

Purbeck 16
2019-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Swanage Pier, Swanage
Race 10 of the Club Championship (OFF ROAD)
The Purbeck 16 is actually more than 16 miles and is in fact closer to 16.5 miles and is a great step up from a half marathon.
The Purbeck 16 starts and finishes in Swanage. From the Downs overlooking the beach, it heads towards Durlston Country Park and along the Jurassic coast path before going through the villages of Worth Matravers and Kingston.

New Forest Half
2019-09-08 09:30 - 13:00 | New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH
A stunning multi-terrain course running through the heart of the New Forest. A blend of forest enclosures, open roads, far reaching views and of course, famous New Forest Ponies. Race Nine of the 2019 Clunb Championship (OFF-ROAD)

Round the Rock 10k
2019-08-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Portland United FC ground, Grove Rd, DT5 1DP, United Kingdom
The race start and finish is at the Blues Club Grove Road, Portland. This is the home ground of Portland United Football Club and parking, as well as toilet and changing facilities, are available. To get there by road head for Weymouth then follow the signs for Portland on the A354. Follow the main road to the top of Portland to the Heights Hotel roundabout. Go straight across the roundabout to Easton. After approximately 300 yards you will pass the Chesil Beach Motors Garage and the Recycling Centre on your left, the next turning on the left is Grove Road. The PUFC ground is approximately 300 yards on your left. If using a Satnav enter the postcode DT5 1DP.

Littledown 5 mile
2019-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Littledown Sports Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX, United Kingdom
A local, 5 mile road race which will start and finish from the Littledown Centre. With prize categories (tbc), medals for all finishers, access to showers and facilities at the Littledown Centre and much more, online registration via Run Britain will be opening in 2019. Race eleven of the Club Championshio and race ten of the DRRL.

Summer Series -Race Six
2019-08-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
Prize-giving Night ! Juniors presentations will be in front of Upton House after their run. Seniors will be held at “The Junction” Broadstone. All welcome.
Registration opens at 6:15. A Poole Runners Club Championships event under UKA rules. Club vests please.
On night Entries Seniors (14 or over on 1/5/19):
At first race only simply complete a registration form, seniors pay £2 plus a one off £2 if not a Club Runner. Thereafter just £2 per night. Keep your race number for all subsequent races. Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
Juniors (Over 4 to Under 14 on 1/5/19):
At first race only simply complete a registration form and pay just £1.00. Remaining races just pay £1 Keep your race number for all races. Start time 6:45 in front of Upton House

Stur Half
2019-08-04 10:30 - 14:00 | Sturminster Newton High Schol, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT , United Kingdom
The race is race nine of the Club Championship(ROAD) and race eight of the DRRL. Start is 10.30am from Station Road (DT10 1BB) in Sturminster Newton, North Dorset and the route follows country lanes in and around Sturminster Newton.
As well as the half marathon there will be a 5K race, open to anyone aged 13 and over.

Summer Series -Race Five
2019-07-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
Registration opens at 6:15. A Poole Runners Club Championships event under UKA rules. Club vests please.
On night Entries Seniors (14 or over on 1/5/19):
At first race only simply complete a registration form, seniors pay £2 plus a one off £2 if not a Club Runner. Thereafter just £2 per night. Keep your race number for all subsequent races. Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
Juniors (Over 4 to Under 14 on 1/5/19):
At first race only simply complete a registration form and pay just £1.00. Remaining races just pay £1 Keep your race number for all races. Start time 6:45 in front of Upton House

Durberville Dash 10k
2019-07-21 11:00 - 17:00 | D’Urberville Centre, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6DL
Race Seven of the OFF-ROAD 2019 Club Championship
Changing and Showering Rooms, Toilets, Large Seated Hall for Presentations and post race refreshments. Coffee Veranda for viewing the start/finish. Skatepark and play area for children.

Club Mile 2019
2019-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashdown Track, Adastral Rd, Poole, BH17 8PY, United Kingdom
A free event for Club Members. Open to members of eight year plus on 12th July . Heats will be of around 12 runners of similar standard.
On -line entries as from 1st March.

Summer Seriers - Race Four
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Charmouth Challenge
2019-07-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Charmouth Primary School, Bridport, DT6 6LR, United Kingdom
Race six of the “OFF-ROAD” Club Championship Series. An eight mile race over the hills of the Jurassic Coast. This race is on a Saturday.

Summer Series -Race Three
2019-06-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Lulworth Castle 10k
2019-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Coombe Keynes, BH20 5PS, United Kingdom
Race number five of the Poole Runner “OFF ROAD” Club Championship

Puddletown Plod 1/2
2019-06-09 10:00 - 13:30 | St Mary’s CE Middle School, Coombe Road, Puddletown, DT2 8SA, United Kingdom
Race seven of the Dorset Road Race League and six of the Club Championship (ROAD)
Please be aware that this race is the same weekend as the “Welsh Castles Relay

Summer Series -Race Two
2019-05-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Hardway Half
2019-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Portland United FC ground, Grove Rd, DT5 1DP, United Kingdom
Please note that this date is provisional

May Day 5
2019-05-19 08:30 - 11:00 | Ashdown Track, Adastral Rd, Poole, BH17 8PY, United Kingdom
Race six of our ROAD Championship also race five of the Dorset Road Race League
The May Day 5 is a great local, 5 mile race around Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset. The start and finish is at Ashdown Athletics Track,
Number collection
All numbers to be collected on the day from 8.30am.
Closing date
Online entries close 12th May. No postal entries.

North Dorset Village Marathon
2019-05-05 08:30 - 17:00 | Sturminster Newton High Schol, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT , United Kingdom
Race Four of the Dorset Road Race League
A picturesque race along country lanes through the villages of Hinton St Mary, Marnhull, Stalbridge, Todber, Stour Row, Margaret Marsh, West Orchard, Farrington, Child Okeford and Hammoon.
