Monday:

Circuits

Time: 20:45-22:00

Location: Studio @ Pleasance Gym

The session is be led by our three training secs: Ailsa, Thomas, and Alice. Once in the session, expect a warm-up and dynamic stretching before the real circuits start.

The session itself is very accessible for all, and one of our most popular every week. It is a HIIT-style circuit which mostly involves compound movements including variations suitable for all levels of fitness. This session will benefit you regardless of your goals: from keeping fit at University to continuing to compete at a high level. Those in attendance will learn how to perform these exercises correctly, and follow a progressive plan that will adapt as their fitness levels do.

Circuits - Outdoor

Time: 17:00-18:00

Location: Meadows

To allow for more members to join our popular circuits sessions we are, when the weather permits, hosting outdoor sessions in the Meadows. The sessions will follow the same circuits as the indoor one, and will be lead by at least one of our training secs. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat to make exercises on the ground more confortable.

Circuits - Virtual

Time: 20:45-22:00

Location: At home

For those unable to join us in person for various reasons, please join us for Monday circuits from wherever home may be for you!

Those joining on Blackboard Collab will be met with our Wellbeing and Inclusivity Officer Scott or one of our other committee members who will be leading you through the session at the same time as those in the gym.

Tuesday:

Intervals - Sprints

Time: 18:00-18:45 & 18:30-19:15

Location: Meadows

We will be meeting in The Meadows on the east side at the 3 trees next to the playground and tennis courts. See image on the right. The session will be led by our Sprints Training Sec Ailsa, who is a Level 2 Athletics Coach, alongside our Sprints Coach Connor, who is a Level 3 Athletics Coach, specialising in sprints and hurdles.

This running (on grass) is accessible for all, and one of our most popular running days. The varied sessions mostly work around the regular intervals-style, which involves a faster paced distance/ time of running and sprinting, followed by an active recovery of jogging or walking. This session can be tailored to any level of fitness/experience and will benefit you regardless of your goals. From keeping fit at University to continuing to compete at a high level, these sessions will help to develop technique; aerobic fitness; anaerobic fitness; injury prevention; and many other aspects of running.

Intervals - Middle Distance

Time: 18:00-18:45 & 18:30-19:15

Location: Meadows

We will be meeting in The Meadows on the east side at the 3 trees next to the playground and tennis courts. See image above. The session will be led by our Middle-Distance Training Sec Thomas, and Volunteer Coach Chris who have been dedicated Middle Distance runners since they joined us at UoE.

This running (on concrete or grass) is accessible for all, and one of our most popular running days. The varied sessions mostly work around the regular intervals-style, which involves a faster paced distance/time of running and sprinting, followed by an active recovery of jogging or walking. This session can be tailored to any level of fitness/experience and will benefit you regardless of your goals. From keeping fit at University to continuing to compete at a high level, these sessions will help to develop technique; aerobic fitness; anaerobic fitness; injury prevention; and many other aspects of running.

Casual S&C - Throws

Time: See throws facebook group

Location: Pleasance Gym

Our throwers meet up once a week in the gym for a casual extra S&C session and a good chat. Alice, our Throws Secretary, leads the session but it is very open for you to do what you want. As there is no weightlifting coach, please only preform movements you are comfortable with. Time is decided weekly based on peoples avaliability.

Wednesday:

Track - Sprints

Time: 15:00-16:00

Location: Saughton Sports Complex

This session costs £3 per session or £20 for a track card with 10 sessions. We meet at Bristo Square from 14:10 for the 14:24 No.2 Bus, or at the track itself at 15:00. All athletes must travel there at their own expense. The session will be led by our Sprints Training Sec Ailsa, who is a Level 2 athletics coach, alongside our Sprints Coach Connor, who is a Level 3 Athletics Coach specialising in sprints and hurdles.

This sprinting session is accessible for all, and again is another popular day. The varied sessions mostly work around training all the requirements for sprinting from 100m to 400m; improving acceleration and top speed; and honing technique. It can greatly benefit any power athletes from various disciplines or sports. This session can be tailored to any level of fitness/experience and will benefit you regardless of your goals. From keeping fit at University, having never done athletics before to continuing to compete at a high level, or even sharpen up your speed for another sport.

Track - Middle Distance

Time: 15:00-16:00

Location: Saughton Sports Complex

This session costs £3 per session or £20 for a track card with 10 sessions. We meet at Bristo Square from 14:10 for the 14:24 No.2 Bus, or at the track itself at 15:00. All athletes must travel there at their own expense. The session will be led by our Middle-Distance Training Sec Thomas, and Volunteer Coach Chris who have been dedicated Middle Distance runners since they joined us at UoE.

Our distance running is accessible for all, and again is another popular day. The varied sessions mostly work around the training all the requirements for running the 800m to 3000m; improving aerobic fitness; speed endurance; endurance; and honing technique. It can greatly benefit any endurance athletes from various disciplines or sports. This session can be tailored to any level of fitness/experience, and will benefit you regardless of your goals. From keeping fit at University, having never done athletics before to continuing to compete at a high level, or even sharpen up your fitness for another sport.

Track - Throws

Time: 15:00-16:00

Location: Saughton Sports Complex

This session costs £3 per session or £20 for a track card with 10 sessions. We meet at Bristo Square from 14:10 for the 14:24 No.2 Bus, or at the track itself at 15:00. All athletes must travel there at their own expense. The session shall be led by our Throws Coach John, who is a qualified level 3 athletics coach, and Alice, our resident Throws Sec who is a talented discus thrower herself.

Our throws session is for everyone from those competing at an international level to those who have never held an implement before. The varied sessions mostly work around training the specific muscle groups and developing the correct technique used to throw in a variety of disciplines within throwing.

Thursday:

Circuits

Time: 18:15-19:15

Location: Salle Gym @ Pleasance Gym

The session is be led by our three training secs: Ailsa, Thomas, and Alice. Once in the session, expect a warm-up and dynamic stretching before the real circuits start.

The session itself is very accessible for all, and one of our most popular every week. It is a HIIT-style circuit which mostly involves compound movements including variations suitable for all levels of fitness. This session will benefit you regardless of your goals: from keeping fit at University to continuing to compete at a high level. Those in attendance will learn how to perform these exercises correctly, and follow a progressive plan that will adapt as their fitness levels do.

Circuits - Virtual

Time: 18:15-19:15

Location: At home

For those unable to join us in person for various reasons, please join us for Monday circuits from wherever home may be for you!

Those joining on Blackboard Collab will be met with our Wellbeing and Inclusivity Officer Scott or one of our other committee members who will be leading you through the session at the same time as those in the gym.

Friday:

Strength & Conditioning

Time: 19:15-20:45 (Beginner) & 20:30-22:00 (Intermediate/Advanced)

Location: Free Weights @ St Leonard's Land

The session will be led by our Strength and Conditioning Coach Calum Meston, who is a Level 4 Coach for Weightlifting alongside many other impressive qualifications.

Our Strength and Conditioning sessions are for athletes of all disciplines: from experienced Olympic weightlifters to those who have never lifted a weight before. The discipline-tailored sessions are offered in the following forms: sprints/jumps; middle distance; throws; and general, with the last aimed at all-round athletes or those completely new to weights. This session has tremendous benefits for all our members. S&C is for EVERYONE and we cannot stress this enough. While this style of training may seem daunting for those unfamiliar with it, we assure you that anyone can do it (we all started somewhere to whether that was at 12 or 22!). The benefits include injury prevention; improved speed; endurance; strength; mobility: and most importantly the knowledge to safely perform weight training yourself, which will come directly from learning under our coaches. From keeping fit at University having never done athletics before, to continuing to compete at a high level, or even sharpen up your conditioning for another sport our coaches will guide you to success.

Saturday:

Hills - Sprints

Time: 10:00-11:00

Location: Arthur's Seat

This sprinting session (on grass) is accessible for all, and is another popular running day. This varied session mostly works around a regular interval-style, which involves a faster paced distance/ time of running and sprinting, followed by an active recovery of jogging or walking. Except, this time we added a beautiful, scenic hill. This session can be tailored to any level of fitness/experience and will benefit you regardless of your goals. From keeping fit at University to continuing to competing at a high level, these sessions will train the following: developing technique; power; speed; general fitness; injury prevention; and many other aspects of running.

We will meet you at the entrance to Pollock Halls before walking to the session.

Hills - Middle Distance

Time: 10:00-11:00

Location: Arthur's Seat

This middle distance session (on grass) is accessible for all, and is another popular running day. This varied session mostly works around a regular interval-style, which involves a faster paced distance/ time of running and sprinting, followed by an active recovery of jogging or walking. Except, this time we added a beautiful, scenic hill. This session can be tailored to any level of fitness/experience and will benefit you regardless of your goals. From keeping fit at University to continuing to competing at a high level, these sessions will train the following: developing technique; power; speed; general fitness; injury prevention; and many other aspects of running.

We will meet you at the entrance to Pollock Halls before walking to the session.