Running Training Groups

Are you ready to get hooked?

Each running training session runs for approximately 1 hour and is based on interval training at a medium to high intensity. There is no pressure to keep up with those running at a faster pace, however you will be encouraged to push yourself within your individual limits. Interval training is a very effective way to improve your fitness and increase your running speed, and it's great for weight loss. We undertake time trials at regular intervals so that you can gauge your progress. Whilst the bulk of the session is taken up with running, we will also be doing some running-appropriate strengthening work, and lots of stretching. This course is a great way to have some fun with running training, and meet some new friends and training partners!

"I am really enjoying the longer distances now that I have finally understood what it means to slow down to run further. Thank you thank you thank you for this new and wonderful insight. I love my running training and would love to work towards the half marathon. " Louisa Cochrane, Allambie Heights

Some of the Hooked on Health 10km
runners at the Lindfield Rotary Fun Run,
2009. All runners pictured ran a 10km
Personal Best.

Sunday Runs
As well as your weekly interval training sessions, we schedule Sunday training runs so you can run with other group members over some great courses. Training runs are organised over a variety of distances with all runners startgin and finishing at the same point, whatever distance you choose to run. A great way to make those longer runs more interesting.

Events we are targeting in 2011.

• Canberra Marathon and Half Marathon
• Lindfield Rotary Fun Run
• Mothers' Day Classic Fun Run in the Domain
• SMH Half Marathon
• Gold Coast Half Marathon
• Minimos Marathon - a 5km or 10km Fun Run in Mosman
• The Bay Run-7km Fun Run, Drummoyne
• The City to Surf
• The Pub to Pub Fun Run
• Blackmores Running Festival
• Balmain Fun Run
• Run4Fun Homebush Bay
• Sri Chinmoy Series

Running in a fun run could be just the challenge you are looking for, so now's the time to start running training! Click here to register for your free trial session.

Required Fitness Level
To get the most out of the Hooked on Running training courses, it is expected that prior to commencement, you will be running for at least 25 minutes without stopping, a couple of times a week. If your fitness level is not quite up to this, then perhaps one of our Learn to Run courses is a better option. 

Running Training Venues and Session Times
Lindfield: 7:30pm Monday. Meet at Lindfield Oval grandstand, Tryon Rd, Lindfield.
Roseville: 9:30am Wednesday. Meet near Marjory st.
Frenchs Forest: 6:30pm Wednesday. Meet at Lionel Watts Park, Blackbutts Rd, Frenchs Forest.
Frenchs Forest: 6:45am Saturday. Meet at Lionel Watts Park, Blackbutts Rd, Frenchs Forest.
Balmoral: 7:30pm Thursday. Meet at Balmoral Oval, Balmoral.
Roseville: 6am Wed. Roseville Oval. Meet near the tennis courts
Roseville: 6am Sat. Roseville Oval. Meet near the tennis courts

The two Roseville 6am sessions are a mixed squad of men and more experienced female runners.

Course Fees
Hooked on Running training courses are aimed at a specific fun run, and the courses vary in length. As a guide, a twelve session course is $180, which includes interval training sessions, Sunday runs and race day chaperone.