Athletics

Athletics

General information

Athletics track events range from the explosive 100 metre sprint to long distance running of 5,000 metres and above, whilst field events cover throwing and jumping events.

Jogging and running is fun, free and a quick way to get fit. It is very good for your stamina, but not so good for suppleness or upper body strength. There is some risk of over-use injury to feet, knees, ankles and hips. But if you do not overdo it at first, wear a good pair of running shoes and run on soft surfaces like grass you should not have any serious problems. People with arthritis in the legs, hips or back or who are overweight should try cycling or swimming instead. You do not have to jog on your own as there are many clubs you can join. 

Facilities

Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre, Du Cane Road, London W12 0DF has an eight lane 400 metre synthetic surfaced running track, an under cover training area and practice field event areas. Thames Valley Harriers Athletics Club train at the Linford Christie Stadium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm and each Sunday from 10.30am to 2pm. 

Thames Valley Harriers

Tel John Smith: 020 7727 9511
Tel Roy Claridge: 020 8578 7025
Email: smith courtnell street@btinternet.com

Fulham Running Club

Fulham Running Club is an informal and friendly club that gives support, security and incentive to local runners.  Running on a Wednesday evening by the river, all paces, ages and abilities are very welcome.

Meeting point: 18:45 at the corner of Bishops Park and Craven Cottage (Fulham FC's football ground)

For further information please contact Charles Craven on:

Tel: 07956 514196
Email: fulham.runningclub@virgin.net
Web: www.fulhamrunningclub.org.uk

parkrun

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world.  They are open to everyone, free and are safe and easy to take part in.  For more information on parkrun please visit www.parkrun.com

The first Wormwood Scrubs parkrun took place on Saturday the 11th June and has been programmed to run each Saturday thereafter meeting near the Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre car park.

If you would like to be involved:

Participants please go to http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/registerukform to register for parkrun & download your barcode for the run on Saturday 11th June.

Volunteers please email WormwoodScrubsHelpers@parkrun.com

Time -

09:00

Location -

Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre
Artillery Way
Off Du Cane Road 
Wormwood Scrubs 
London W12 OAE