Running Groups
Kirstie asks:
"Do you know of any running or jogging groups in Greenwich? Or even the nearby areas? I see hundred of joggers every day, but can't find a group to join!"
The Phantom replies:
Regular readers will know that I am allergic to all forms of exercise, but I've found a couple of suggestions.
Serpentine look pretty serious stuff - they do hill training every Saturday up Greenwich Park's most punishing-looking bits. I don't find their website particularly inviting - but then unless I'm being offered a ride uphill in a comfy chair (and we all know that Old Father Thames has already nabbed Greenwich's comfy chair) I find all sports websites scary.
If you're feeling a little adventurous,The Greenwich Tritons are a local triathlon group - swimming, biking and running. Their website suggests novices are welcome.
I DID suggest this fledgling group - a women's pre-work jogging group for non-marathon runners. Until eagle-eyed Anon pointed it was in Greenwich CTT.
So I'm blushing furiously, but - hey - it's not such a bad idea. Why not start a group of happy joggers, Kirstie. If you like the idea, let me know and maybe people can email, I'll pass them onto you and you can all meet up for a run first thing in the morning? 'Fraid I won't be joining you though...
Labels: Ask The Phantom, Sport Greenwich
posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
08:05
9 Comments:
Rather far to jog though.. Greenwich, CT :-)
OMG what an idiot!! I'll change it now!!
There was an earlier thread on this subject:-
On 14 JANUARY 2008 I said...
"Other local clubs are: Cambridge Harriers- who are based at Sutcliffe Park in Eltham and despite the name (to do with the old Cambridge University Mission to the people of Bermondsey), is very much a Greenwich and Bexley club.
Another possibility is Kent AC, based at Ladywell track in Lewisham.
Although Serpentine undoubtedly have some very friendly members amongst their 2000 runners, they are a bit too big and impersonal for my taste and I do rather resent them colonising Greenwich from their central London powerbase."
Somebody called Helen said:-
"I recently set up The Westcombe Park Running club and we now have 25-30 members of all abilities. We train in Greenwich Park and all around the local area so please get in touch if you want more information on 07967507912."
Other friendly local clubs include New Eltham Joggers and Dulwich Runners, while a short journey through the Tunnel opens up the possibility of Victoria Park Harriers. All will have websites.
Thanks Gwladys. Just goes to show I can't remember what I've written two days after I write it...
Ellie Brown, a local personal trainer and pilates instructor, "runs" a Greenwich Runners training session every Saturday morning. The group is open to all abilities, the only requirement is that you have to be able to run 20 minutes without stopping. They meet at 8:15 a.m. at the Cow & Bean Cafe (by the lower entrance gate) for one hour. Ellie makes the runners do all sorts of training. It costs £7 per session and is brilliant. Highly recommended.
Is Serpentine the military training group we see on Sundays? They're awesome. Best of all is the (ex?) Army leader who does it all Ginger Rogers-style... Backwards and carrying a full rucksack.
Andrekabu has spotted 'British Military Fitness' who seem, according to their website, to be active in the park most days of the week. I understand they have a running section.
To the best of my knowledge they have no connection with Serpentine.
excellent, thanks!
i'll maybe try the group Helen talked about - or go all out and try the Greenwich Tritons...
the 8.15am on a Saturday morning one is a bit too much like hard work!
thanks again
Kirstie
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