Join us for training
Training takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We offer coached sessions or runs guided by a run leader, all in and around the Dorking area - there is something to suit everyone!
Please see the timetable below and scroll further for more information on each group. Contact the coaches or run leaders to find out more or get in touch with us via the form on the Contact Page.
Training Notices
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Please discuss with your coaches / team captains if you would like more information on representing DMVAC. Most races are included with your England Athletics membership and are open to a mix of abilities!
Training Timetable
Monday
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Session |
Type |
Location |
Time |
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Walk or run followed by coffee and cake. (Two run groups and one walk group) |
Varies |
9.15am |
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Coached session for mixed abilities |
Summer: Denbies Winter: Varies |
6pm to 7pm |
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Coached session for faster athletes with a focus on competition |
Summer: Pixham Lane Winter: St Martin’s School |
6.30pm to 8pm |
Tuesday
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Session |
Type |
Location |
Time |
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Coached session for mixed abilities |
Bockett’s Farm |
11am to 12pm |
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Walking group |
April – September: Denbies Hillside National Trust Car Park
September – April: St Martin’s Walk Car Park |
7pm
6.45pm |
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Run/walk group Distance: max 5km Pace: 9:00 - 12:30 min/km (14:30-20 min/mi) |
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Continuous running Distance: 6.5km Pace: 8:00-9:00 min/km (12:50-14:30 min/mi) |
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Continuous running Distance: max 6.8-8.9km (4.5-5.5 mi) Pace: 6:15-7:30 min/km |
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Continuous running Distance: 8.5-14.0km (5.3-8.7 mi) Pace: 5.45-7:00 min/km (9:15-11:15 min/mi) |
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Continuous running Distance: 8.8-11.2km (5.5-7.0 mi) Pace: 6:50-7:00 min/km (10:00-11:30 min/mi) |
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Continuous running Distance: Up to 15km (9.3 mi) Pace: 5:30 min/km (8:30 min/mi) |
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(Summer only) |
Continuous running Distance: Varies Pace: 5:00-5:30 min/km (8:00-8:30 min/mi) |
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(Winter only) |
Coached session for mixed abilities Distance: Up to 5,000m over varied 50m – 1km sessions Pace: 3:50-5:30 min/km (5:30–8:30 min/mi |
Denbies |
7pm |
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Lesley’s circuits and strength training (September to March during term time) |
Indoor circuit training and strength & conditioning work |
Dorking Leisure Centre, Reigate Road, Dorking |
6.30-8.00pm |
Thursday
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Session |
Type |
Location |
Time |
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Coached session for mixed abilities in a more relaxed environment |
Summer: Pixham Lane Winter: Varies |
7pm to 8pm in Summer 6pm to 7pm in Winter |
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Coached session for mixed abilities looking at speed and endurance |
Summer: Pixham Lane Winter: Varies |
7pm to 8pm |
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Coached session for faster athletes with a focus on competition |
Summer: Pixham Lane Winter: St Martin's School |
6.30pm to 8pm |
If it’s your first time at a new session or run group , please aim to arrive 10 minutes early to meet the coach / run leader and provide emergency contact details.
Note: For winter evening training - hi-vis clothing and torches mandatory.
