Training

Join us - We welcome runners of all standards from c25k graduates up to seasoned marathon runners and suggest that people come along for a few weeks to see if they like it before actually joining. Just pick a session from below and turn up a few minutes early. Ask for Richard or Les and introduce yourself to a few people so we can make you feel more welcome.

Not sure which group to run with? Have a look at our detailed guide, you will find us welcoming and friendly which ever option you pick.

Winter Training - Tuesday 08 October 2024 to Tuesday 25 March 2025

Winter Training - Tuesday 30 September 2025 onwards ...

Every Tuesday (Winter - all groups) - 7:00pm Start from the Weymouth College Community Sports Centre DT4 7LQ

Summer Training - from Tuesday 01 April 2025 (runs start at 7:00pm)

Every Tuesday - Short/steady (with Ian) - 7:00pm Start from the Council Office/North Quay carpark (free parking from 1800) DT4 8TA

Every Tuesday - Long/fast (with Bruce) - 7:00pm Start, please contact Bruce as locations vary from week to week.
Every Tuesday (pub runs) - 7:00pm, see table below
Every Thursday (Speedwork - Weymouth) - 7:00pm Start from Weymouth Park-n-Ride DT3 5HJ
Every Thursday (Speedwork - Dorchester) - 7:00pm Start from The Great Field, Poundbury DT1 2FG

Date	Venue	Postcode	Route	Map	GPS & Garmin Connect files (approx distance in miles)
					XS	S	M	L	XL
01-Apr	The Poet Laureate, Poundbury	DT1 3GW	Darren & Lee		(3.1)	(5.4)	(7.5)	(8.8)
08-Apr	The Royal Standard, Weymouth	DT3 5LA	Linda A		(2.2)	(5.7)	(6.8)	(9.2)
15-Apr	The Black Dog, Broadmayne	DT2 8ES	Helen D			(5.8)	(7.1)	(9.1)
22-Apr	The Fox, Ansty	DT2 7PN	Helen A			(5.3)	(6.9)	(8.4)
29-Apr	Springhead, Sutton Poyntz	DT3 6LW	Jane T			(5.5)	(7)	(8.8)
06-May	The Martyrs Inn, Tolpuddle	DT2 7ES	Charlotte & Joe		(3.1)	(4.8)	(7.1)	(8.3)
13-May	The Red Lion, Winfrith	DT2 8LE	Mel & Kev			(5.9)	(7.8)	(8.9)
20-May	The Lugger, Chickerell	DT3 4DY	Frances J			(5.7)	(7.7)	(9.6)
27-May	The Saxon Arms, Stratton	DT2 9WG	Kirsty E			(5.2)	(7.5)	(8.6)
03-Jun	The Coach House, Winterbourne Abbas	DT2 9LU	Bev		(3.2)	(6.5)	(7.7)	(8.8)
10-Jun	The Castle, Lulworth	BH20 5RN	Olivia H		(3.5)	(5.3)	(6.8)	(8.1)
17-Jun	The Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton	DT2 7TD	Helen A		(3.2)	(6.1)	(7.4)	(8.5)
24-Jun	Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe	DT6 3SY	Catherine A-W		(3.2)	(4.7)	(6.6)	(8.7)
01-Jul	Tom Browns-GWC, Dorchester	DT1 1HU	Kirsty & Bev		(3.2)	(5.5)	(7)	(9.1)
08-Jul	Acorn Inn, Evershot	DT2 0JW				(5.1)	(6.5)	(8.2)
15-Jul	The Oak, Dewlish	DT2 7ND	Bev & Andy H		(3.5)	(5.8)	(7.3)	(8.5)
22-Jul	West Bay Hotel, West Bay	DT6 4EW	Bev & Gary		(2.8)	(5.1)	(6.2)	(7.7)
29-Jul	White Horse, Litton Cheney	DT2 9AT	Richard		(3.4)	(5.9)	(7)	(8.9)
05-Aug	Black Bear, Wool	BH20 6BP	Martin L		(2.8)	(5.6)	(7.4)	(9.1)
12-Aug	The Kings Arms, Portesham	DT3 4ET	Frances J			(5.8)	(7.6)	(9.4)
19-Aug	The Manor, West Bexington	DT2 9DF	John & Gail			(6.1)	(7.2)	(9)
26-Aug	The Greyhound, Sydling St.Nicholas	DT2 9PD			(3.4)	(4.7)	(7.2)	(9.7)
02-Sep	Dumble Bimble, Portland
09-Sep	The Clay Pipe Inn, Holton Heath	BH16 6JY	Olivia H		(2.7)	(5.4)	(7.7)	(9.8)
16-Sep	The Sun Inn, Charminster	DT2 7RZ	Darren & Lee		(3.5)	(5.3)	(7.4)	(8.7)
23-Sep	The Famous Old Spa, Weymouth	DT3 5EQ	Bev		(3.1)	(5.1)	(6.9)	(8.8)

* Pub closed, if you fancy a drink or snack, you'll need to bring your own!
Dogs in general are welcome for the summer/pub runs, but please take some time to read our Running with Dogs policy(pdf).

To import GPS (GPX) course file to Garmin Connect

In Garmin Connect under Training | Courses, select the import option.