Training
Kent AC has a number of organised training groups who run together supported and are led by qualified coaches. Our training groups are made up of all levels of runners from beginners to international athletes who come from London and some from further afield.
Training groups normally operate from Ladywell Arena in Catford (South East London, SE6 4QX) on Tuesday & Thursday evenings throughout the year.
Ladywell Arena is only 4 miles from Central London and is well served by public transport being only 13 min by train from London Bridge and has 8 bus routes serving itThere are a number of organised groups who train with qualified coaches all of whom are DBS checked.
Training Group Organisation:
| Training Group Overview : | Coaches | Tuesday time |
| Middle- and long-distance running seniors (29 min to 32 min 10km runners and 800/1500m runners of similar ability) | Ken Pike | tbc |
| Long distance senior (33 min to 40 min 10km runner) | Stuart Beaney/ Ben Cook/Barny Day | tbc |
| Long Distance (Seniors). Women’s group and 40 + min 10km men | Adrian Musson | tbc |
| 1500m and Distance runners for Women | Pete Boxshall | |
| Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps/ | Joe Appiah | |
| Running: Girls group for school years 7 – 11 | Ted Aston / Sarah Young | 5:45pm – 6:45pm |
| Running: Boys group for Years 7 – 11. Tuesdays is a general session to introduce a more formal training routine to their running. Boys who attend these regularly are also invited to Thursdays for more individual training plans. | Spenser Lane | 6:30pm |
Non-members are always welcome to join our training groups.
If you are interested please come along – you don’t need to be a member of the club to join in.
The best times to come for a look at what goes on at the track is around 6:45pm on Tuesday evenings and ask for the welcome co-ordinator.