GRIFFEEN PARK RUNNING GROUP

Griffeen Park Running Group – Continue Your Progress

Many runners finish the Slouch to 5K programme and want to keep improving rather than lose the fitness they’ve worked hard to build. Griffeen Park Running Group was created to help runners continue their progress in a supportive and social environment.

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The group is made up of runners who all began their journey as beginners through the Slouch to 5K programme. Because everyone started in the same place, the atmosphere is friendly, encouraging, and welcoming.

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Members join for different reasons. Some want to improve their 5K times, while others are interested in building up to 10K races. Just as important is the social side — many runners enjoy meeting friends and training together twice a week. Running with others makes sessions more enjoyable and helps keep motivation high.

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Training sessions introduce different types of running designed to improve speed, endurance, and overall fitness, while still encouraging everyone to train at a pace that feels comfortable.

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Tuesday – Speed Training

Short running intervals at a slightly higher intensity help develop speed and running strength. Effort levels are typically around 70% intensity.

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Thursday – Tempo Training

Longer intervals run close to 5K pace, designed to improve endurance and pacing for races.

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Long Runs

Group long runs are organised approximately every 4–6 weeks, with runners encouraged to complete additional long runs in their own time. These are done at a relaxed, conversational pace to help build stamina.

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Parkruns / Races

Many members regularly participate in local Parkruns or races of various distances.

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Stay Connected

Members can also join a private Whatsapp group to organise additional runs and stay motivated, as well as sharing training, supporting each other, and celebrating progress.

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If you’ve completed the Slouch to 5K programme and would like to continue improving your running, fitness, and race times, Griffeen Park Running Group is the perfect next step.