Coaching

At Bitton Road Runners we have a friendly group of coaches, who are here to provide help and advice to everyone � no matter what age or ability.

When not affected by Covid regulation, group sessions will run from the clubhouse, every Tuesday and Thursday evening, starting at 7pm. They run throughout the year and include: Tempo, Interval, Fartlek, Track, Hills and Kenyan Hills


In addition, our coaches are available for one-to-one coaching or mentoring - and can provide you with any assistance to achieve your own personal running goals.

Please approach any member of the Coaching Team for assistance � we are all here to help you.

The following schedules detail the Tuesday track and Speed Endurance Sessions, as well as a Strength & Conditioning plan, information on rating of perceived effort and information on building a training plan. Click on the link or icon to download the schedule. Please note track sessions start at 19:00 prompt so please try to arrive by 18:45 - see here for track rules.

Please let us know if there is any subject you would like covered, or would like to contribute yourself.


5-10k
5-10k

Speed Endurance Sessions Spring Summer 2022
Speed Endurance Sessions Spring Summer 2022

Marathon training for Winter 2022
Marathon training for Winter 2022

Runners Boot Camp 2021
Runners Boot Camp 2021

Speed and Strength 2021
Speed and Strength 2021

Whitehall Speed Work Schedule
Whitehall Speed Work Schedule

Running Development Schedule
Running Development Schedule

Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning

Rating of Perceived Exertion
Rating of Perceived Exertion

Coaching Corner
Coaching Corner

Tried and Tested Endurance Sessions
Tried and Tested Endurance Sessions

Coaches bio

Below you will find more information on our individual coaches.
Just click on the coaches names and the sessions they regularly lead for more information.

I have been running since 1983. I have been coaching and mentoring for more than 20 years.
I set up a workplace running club (The Environment Agency Harriers - now Defra Harriers). I have coached/mentored people from complete beginners to a world record holder.

My best of bests: 5 miles = 27'30; 10k = 34'34; half marathon = 1'16'40

Coach for Walk � Run group.
I have always been involved in sport in one form or another. I came to running late in my sporting life.
Like you reading this I had never ventured to want to go to a running club has I knew I was slow and not fit. I joined BRR and views change almost immediately. I was made to feel welcome and the rest is history.
I have been a coach with BRR now for 7 years. When you run with the group I want you to enjoy it that is paramount you must want to do it and enjoy it.
Distance & speed and technique will come later. Everyone is welcome

In my sporting life, I have played Rugby for both Cornwall & Army. I was a kick Boxing instructor for 18 years and still a Black Belt 3rd Dan. Since joining BRR I have done an Ultra Marathon � Half Marathons - 10k & 5k I am also into Sprint Triathlons.
I am proud of the walk Run group because it is great to see people who started with this group now running for the Club in club races and progressing into their own goals regarding what they want from both the club and their running goals.
No matter what your ability come along and see what you can achieve my Motto is "P.M.A. Positive Mental Attitude".

Coaching assistant, EA guide runners.
Favourite distance 10k.
Have ran all distances from 5k to ultras.
average pace group 8½ min./mile.
Favourite runs trail runs

Coaches

Athletics Coach
Hugh Burchard
Athletics Coach
Mike Blackmore
Athletics Coach
Terry Davis
Leadership in Running Fitness
Brian Benjamin
Athletics Coach
Steve Herring
Coaching Assistant
Andy Blacker
Coaching Assistant
Jake Hayes
Coaching Assistant
Andy Billet
Coaching Assistant
James Wade
Coaching Assistant
Pat Harley
Leadership in Running Fitness
Amanda Britton
Leadership in Running Fitness
Joan Gibson
Leadership in Running Fitness
Dave Britton
Leadership in Running Fitness
Rob Kingdon
Leadership in Running Fitness

External Links

The following websites contain useful and interesting articles and information for coaching and training.

Brian Mac - Sports Coach

McMillan Running

Cool Running

Videos

Running Warm Up [YouTube]

After Run Warm Down Bitton Style [YouTube]