The main goal of this community is to demystify running workouts for beginner runners and provide a chill, safe space where you can come and run the workout at your own pace, feeling supported and encouraged by everyone on the team.
Showing up to a structured running workout can be intimidating, but don't worry, you will be able to have a pleasant experience, whether you are just starting your running journey or are a more experienced runner looking to push yourself.
On a nutshell, this is what you can expect when joining us for a classic Tuesday Morning Workout:
We gather around our new fancy sign in the Alan Davidson Oval a few minutes before starting the session at 6.30 AM sharp. We welcome any new members and have a chat before starting the warm-up. The warm-up consists of running a few very easy laps around the oval at whatever pace feels easy for you. Then, we finish the warm-up with some mobility exercises and short strides to get your body ready for the workout. This takes us around 15 minutes.
If you arrive a bit late, don't worry, we are just running around the oval, so you should be able to find us pretty quickly, join us on the jog, don't be shy 😉
After the warm-up, we will explain the session for the day. We run around the 400-meter grass oval and place some cones at key distances so you can easily use them as references for the workout. We may, for example, run up to 10 reps of 400 meters off 200 meters recovery, that is, one lap ON, half a lap recovery.
After the brief, we take the traditional ceremonial group picture before starting the workout.
Time to have fun! After everyone knows what the session of the day is, we just get to it! We will never ask you to run at a specific pace. Run at a pace that is adequate for you and decide how many reps are enough for you on the day. We always recommend starting conservatively and feeling how you progress during the workout. The main workout can last between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on your running experience and training goals.
To wrap up our session, we do a 10-minute easy jog to cool down. This is an essential part of the workout, as it helps to gradually lower your heart rate, aids in muscle recovery, and reduces the risk of dizziness. It's also an excellent time to reflect on your efforts and enjoy the post-workout endorphin rush.