Training – Wimbledon Windmilers

We are a ‘running and multi-sports’ club, we run on Wimbledon Common, local quiet residential streets in the winter and the Wimbledon Park running track. Club sessions are designed to offer something for everyone throughout the week. Coached cycling and swimming sessions take place locally. Our sessions allow those who wish to run, cycle and swim for general fitness to do so without pressure, and those who wish to develop their performance are given the support they need to do so.

Training news posts

Swimming block update!
Monday sessions Mondays 20:00-21:00 Wimbledon College We are hoping to start on 8 January 2024 (the pool has been closed recently due to refurbishment but should reopen then). What does it involve? A mixture of drills and a main set – like Wednesday session – or an opportunity for a… Read more: Swimming block update!
Denbies Mabac 6 June 19.30
No training from Belgrave Hall this Tuesday – get yourself down to Box Hill/Westhumble to run one or two laps (2.5 or 5 miles) within the Denbies vineyard. Everyone who joins in by running, jogging or walking gets points for the club. Get the 18.10 train from Wimbledon to Box… Read more: Denbies Mabac 6 June 19.30
Saturday track @ Tooting on 20th May
Track runners please note that 20th May will be again hosted at Tooting – both speed and tempo sessions are on offer, and will run simultaneously at 10:15am.
Spring marathon training groups – and a long run group
Many of our members may now be starting on Spring marathon training plans – and to help that, some of our club members are setting up some self-organising marathon training groups. Join these if you are planning a Spring marathon or just want some company for longer runs at pre-defined… Read more: Spring marathon training groups – and a long run group
Why Not Become a Run Leader?
Becoming a run leader is a great way to keep the Windmilers up and running – we need them for every session we run. The only qualifications needed are the ability to run and a bundle of enthusiasm. England Athletics provide an online, one-day course to anyone who wants to… Read more: Why Not Become a Run Leader?
Updated coaching policy, April 2022
An updated version of the Coaching Policy was approved at the committee meeting on 25th April 2022 Changes made since the November 2021 version: Modification of MultiSport coaching requirements to clarify club expectations when funding coach training Restructuring of content Changes already approved in November 2021: Coaches are required to… Read more: Updated coaching policy, April 2022
Track session – 16 April 2022
This week’s track sessions for your running-in-circles-pleasure. As always, all welcome, no pace requirements, but you’ll definitely get the most out of your session if you join us for refuelling and rehydration in the cafe afterwards …. 09:09-10:15 sessionCoach: Andrew Black 3x (800m, 5:45/6:00/7:00 cycle); 5x (400m, 2:45/3:00/3:30 cycle); 3x (200m,… Read more: Track session – 16 April 2022
Tuesday lunchtime social runs
Want to add a lunchtime run into your schedule? Why not join Caroline and Diane on Tuesdays at 1pm at the Windmill for a 4-5 mile run on the common. The session finishes at 2pm for those who need to get back to work, or have other commitments. All speeds… Read more: Tuesday lunchtime social runs
Track Sessions Sat 29th Jan
Track Sessions Sat 29th Jan General Session 10:15-11:30 Session : 7 mins, 6x 1 min, 7 mins, 60 secs recoveries Coach : Anneli Collins The general purpose ‘walk-in’ session – no need to pre-register, just turn up and run. 20 minutes of effort punctuated by 60 secs recoveries. Suitable for any ability/fitness… Read more: Track Sessions Sat 29th Jan
Return to Belgrave Hall for weekday sessions from Thursday 25th Nov 2021
From this Thursday 25th November all weekday running sessions will return to meeting at Belgrave Hall (Denmark Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 4PG). Given that this is an indoor location we will be minimising the time spent indoors and the club’s Belgrave Hall protocol is posted at windmilers.org.uk/belgrave-hall-clubhouse-protocol/ – please read it… Read more: Return to Belgrave Hall for weekday sessions from Thursday 25th Nov 2021