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 04 October 2022 to Tuesday 21 March 2023
Winter Training - Tuesday 03 October 2023 onwards ...
Every Tuesday (Winter - all groups) - 7:00pm Start from the Weymouth College Community Sports Centre DT4 7LQ
Summer Training - from Tuesday 28 March 2023 (runs start at 7:00pm)
Every Tuesday (with Ian) - 7:00pm Start from the Old Council Offices carpark (ASDA/The Boot end) DT4 8TA
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 | |||||
| 28-Mar | The Sun Inn, Charminster | DT2 7RZ | Darren G & Catherine A-W |  | (4.1)  | (5.2) | (7.6) | (8.7) | (9.5) |
| 04-Apr | The Cove House Inn, Portland | DT5 1AW | Don & Abi | | (6.1) | (8) | (8.9) | ||
| 11-Apr | The Black Dog, Broadmayne | DT2 8ES | Mike & Dawn | | (6.3) | (7.6) | (8.9) | ||
| 19-Apr | The Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton | DT2 7TD | Bev & Gary | | (5.3) | (6.9) | (8.9) | ||
| 25-Apr | The Blue Vinny, Puddletown | DT2 7TD | Darren & Lee | | (5.4) | (7.7) | (9.3) | ||
| 02-May | Countryman Inn, East Knighton | DT2 8LL | Martin L | | (5.1) | (6.8) | (9.9) | ||
| 09-May | Smugglers Inn, Osmington | DT3 6HF | Lucy W | | (4.3) | (6.9) | (9.7) | ||
| 16-May | Dorch nopoly, Borough Gardens, Dorchester | DT1 1RG | each team! | ||||||
| 23-May | Acorn Inn, Evershot | DT2 0JW | Helen A | | (6.2) | (7.2) | (9.6) | ||
| 30-May | Saxon Arms, Stratton | DT2 9WG | Kirsty E | | (4.6) | (7.8) | (9.2) | ||
| 06-Jun | The Giant, Cerne Abbas | DT2 7JF | Darren G | (4.2) | (6.3) | (8) | (11.7) | ||
| 13-Jun | Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe | DT6 3SY | Catherine A-W | (2.6) | (8.1) | ||||
| 20-Jun | The Kings Arms, Portesham | DT3 4ET | Frances J | (6) | (7.9) | (9.2) | |||
| 27-Jun | Frampton Arms, Moreton | DT2 8BB | Darren G | ||||||
| 04-Jul | New Inn, West Knighton | DT2 8PE | Helen A | ||||||
| 11-Jul | The Coach House, Winterbourne Abbas | DT2 9LU | Jane T | | (5.5) | (7.1) | (10.4) | ||
| 18-Jul | The Crown, Puncknowle | DT2 9BN | |||||||
| 25-Jul | The Oak, Dewlish | DT2 7ND | Bev & Andy H | ||||||
| 01-Aug | The Greyhound, Sydling | DT2 9PD | |||||||
| 08-Aug | Seven Stars, Wool | BH20 6HL | Mel & Kev | ||||||
| 15-Aug | The Manor, West Bexington | DT2 9DF | |||||||
| 22-Aug | The Brewers, Martinstown | DT2 9LB | |||||||
| 29-Aug | The Royal Standard, Weymouth | DT3 5LA | Gail & John | ||||||
| 05-Sep | Dumble Bimble (or Cove), Portland | DT5 2AN | |||||||
| 12-Sep | The Lugger, Chickerell | DT3 4DY | Bev & Nigel | ||||||
| 19-Sep | The Poet Laureate, Poundbury | DT1 3GW | Bev & Darren G | ||||||
| 26-Sep | The Famous Old Spa, Weymouth | DT3 5EQ | Graham F & Andy M | ||||||
* Pub closed, if you fancy a drink or snack, you'll need to bring your own!
To import GPS (GPX) course file to Garmin Connect
In Garmin Connect under Training | Courses, select the import option.
(If you are planning the route and you need to convert between formats try this website.)
