Training Sessions
The club is managed by a dedicated committee and supported by several qualified coaches and volunteers within the membership. Every single one of them generously offers their time on a voluntary basis to help you improve.
While our training sessions vary throughout the year to match the seasons, our core schedule remains structured to support all runners.
Full Schedule Access: Active members can view full, up-to-date route details anytime via the The Eagles Nest.
Updates & Sign-ups: Details for all upcoming training sessions available on Spond (a free app available for download). We highly recommend that all club members download Spond to stay up to date.
We highly encourage new members, or those thinking about joining, to start out with one of our official Club Runs. or one of the Intervals Sessions - as these are a great way to meet people of different paces.
We are proud to be a club that caters training opportunities to all abilities. Whether that be beginners, improvers or some of our Sub-16 5km runners.
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Morning | Variety Session: Rotation of intervals and hill sessions depending on the season. Check Spond for details of these.
Evening (7:30 PM) | Club Run: Meets at Ealing Green. Includes tail-runners and a group cool-down.
Winter (Mid-Sept to End of March): Short (3.75 mi / 6 km) or Long (4.75 mi / 7.6 km)
Summer (April to Mid-Sept): Short (3.3 mi / 5.3 km) or Long (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
Tuesday
Morning (10:00 AM) | 10k at 10: An informal, self-led run with a core group of regulars.
Evening | Track & Intervals (Two Options):
Throughout the Summer, we often run one club training session in different Ealing Parks across Ealing. Check Spond for the latest details. During Autumn-Spring, and at various points throughout the Summer we train at Perivale Track. If you’re looking to get faster, intervals are the training session for you:
There are two options:
Club Session - 7:30pm at Perivale Track. Led by a qualified coach, and aimed at all runners in the club (no matter what pace you run at). Check Spond for details.
Advanced Session - 7:00pm at Perivale Track. Self-led session aimed at faster runners.
Requirement: Recent 5k times under 19 mins (men) or 20 mins (women). Strict track etiquette required as the track.
If you would like to attend the advanced session, please get in touch with Paul (coaching@ealingeagles.com) or Niall (clubcaptain@ealingeagles.com).
Please refer to the following page for guidance on training at Perivale Track.
Throughout the year, Tuesday training will generally be in preparation for the following races:
January-April: Marathons & Half Marathons
April - Mid June: Welsh Castle Relays & Green Belt Relays
Mid June - July: Summer League & Summer Series (up to 10k)
August - September: Ealing Half Marathon & Cabbage Patch 10
October - December: Cross Country
Wednesday
Morning (7 AM) | Early Bird Intervals: MeThroughout the Summer (Lighter) Months, coaches Dineke and Trev lead a weekly session in Blondin Park. Aimed at all abilities. Check Spond for details.
Evening (7:30 PM) | Club Run: Meets at Ealing Green. Includes tail-runners and a group cool-down.
Winter (Mid-Sept to End of March): Short (3.75 mi / 6 km) or Long (4.75 mi / 7.6 km)
Summer (April to Mid-Sept): Short (3.3 mi / 5.3 km) or Long (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
Thursday
Morning (10:00 AM) | Go for a Run: Informal, self-led runs. Tied to the beginners' programme during school terms; routes may go further afield during school holidays.
Evening Hills: A lot of Eagles take part in self-led hill sessions on a Thursday evening. If you would like to have people to run with, please join the Hills Whatsapp group to get these arranged.
Friday
Morning (10:00 AM) | 10k at 10: An informal, self-led run with a core group of regulars.
Saturday
Morning (9:00 AM) | parkrun: Look out for fellow Eagles at local parkruns, including Gunnersbury, Northala Fields, Osterley, and Southall.
Sunday
Morning (9:00 AM) | 10 Mile Run: Meets at Ealing Green.
An informal, self-led scenic route heading down to Kew Bridge, Barnes Bridge, back to Kew, and returning to Ealing. All paces are welcome.
Members are encouraged to post on the WhatsApp group if they plan to attend. There is a specific Whatsapp Group for the Sunday Long Run.