Middle Distance Training
Our middle distance coaches offer a full range of training opportunities for athletes from age 9 to Senior. We welcome enquires from all athletes interested in competing in this discipline and will seek to accommodate athletes of a wide range of abilities.
The training groups and schedules are listed below.
We also have an informal group of elite women runners often following individual programmes but who come together for training with club members and others in the wider Edinburgh running community
Senior Athletes
Lead Coach: Sandy Cameron
For athletes U17 to Senior of concentrating at 800m to 3000m with cross country in the winter and contributing to club teams in road relays.
Tuesday: 18:45 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Thursday: 18:45 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Saturday: 10:00 (or 10:30) as hills/grass sessions in Holyrood Park*
*depending on availability of coach and athletes
Lead Coach: Lewis Orr
For Senior athletes aiming for 800m to 10k on track and roads with cross country in the winter.
Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Thursday: 19:00 - 20:00 at The Meadows
Saturday: ad hoc morning sessions when there are no races and based on availability
Junior Athletes
Girls
Lead Coach: Enid Johnstone
Assisted by Christine Dunnett, Charlie Taylor and Roger Pimm
Training is split between U15-U20 and U13 groups.
Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Thursday: 18:30 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Sunday: 10:00 - 11:45 at Holyrood - U15-U20
Sunday: 12:00 - 13:00 at Holyrood - U13
Boys
Lead Coaches: Eric Fisher and Steven Waterston
9 years - U13
An introduction to middle distance training with track racing in the summer and cross country in the winter but giving athletes opportunities to experience other athletics disciplines.
Tuesday: 18:00 - 19:00 at Meadowbank
Thursday: 18:00 - 19:00 at Meadowbank
U15 and U17
Training aimed at 800m and 1500m racing with cross country in the winter.
Tuesday: 19:00 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Thursday: 19:00 - 20:00 at Meadowbank
Saturday: 10:30 - 12:00 at Holyrood
Join the club
Runners, jumpers, throwers; coaches, parents and fans, everyone is welcome. From juniors to masters we hope you can find your tribe among our ranks. Come and try out some sessions and start your adventure with the club.
