Summer Training at Darley Park

Summer training is at Darley Park each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Meet by the big tree near the playground. There is a car park near Little Darleys pub, and we’ll head into the pub afterwards for a post training drink and chat.


The sessions are listed below and may be subject to change. Each session will have a warm-up, main element, and cool down .

Warm-up

  • Approx 1km loop of the park
  • A dynamic stretching session led by one of the coaches or run leaders

Sessions

For guidance on what the various paces mean, check out our guide on Effort Level and RPE (Relative Perceived Exertion).

Each week, generally on the Sunday or Monday, we’ll add a bit more detail to the upcoming session. As ever, this is just an overview and subject to final planning and thus subject to change.

DateDetails
29/07/2026The big ‘M’ – Variable length intervals

Variable Intervals by time: 2.0min, 4.0, 6.0, 4.0, 6.0, 4.0, 2.0 Rec – 1min walk in between efforts.

Junior: Variation, but similar: 1 lap, 2, 1, 2 ,1 – with a break between each lap

Considerations: Weather – it will be hot. Underfoot conditions and other users in the park.
05/08/2026Tempo and Accelerations
12/08/2026Lolos – Lap on Lap off
19/08/2026Hills and sprints
26/08/2026Parlef relays
02/09/2026Social event
09/09/2026No coached session
16/09/2026First session back at Moorways track

Cool-down

  • Approx 1km loop of the park
  • A follow along stretching session led by one of the coaches or run leaders