Club Sessions
Ponteland Runners offer a variety of sessions across the week, and they're always designed to be inspiring and inclusive to those who attend. Each group is led by a qualified leader who ensures all runners / swimmers / cyclists get a workout suitable to their ability and goals.
Our Run Sessions Guide is a preview of the sessions we run each week. To find out which sessions are taking place in the coming week, please visit club’s RunTogether page - this is your most up to date reference point for our runs. Swim and Triathlon sessions are found on our club Spond App. If you're new to the app, simply download it to your mobile and search Ponteland in the groups. Our code is WNLXN.
If you’re unsure which group to run with, please speak to any of the run leaders before the session starts.
Join us in training
Our sessions are open to all current members. We ask that you book your space ahead of time; just use the quick links for run, bike and swim training below.
If you're new to the club or want to try us out, we welcome you to take part in a couple of trial sessions before you commit to joining. If you'd like to join a Run, you can either head along to one of the regular run sessions detailed below, and arrive a little early. You'll find us between the Car Park and Main Building of Ponteland Centre on Monday, Wednesday and some Tuesday evenings. Please make yourself known to the leader who will be weaing a high-visibility Leader top.
For Bike and Swim trials, drop an email to our Triathlon Coordinator at triathlon@pontelandrunners.org.uk.
Finally, for Junior training enquiries, please email triathlon@pontelandrunners.org.uk.
Run Sessions
Our weeks tend to follow a typical structure which we've detailed here - but its always best to check exactly what is going on, and of course, book your slot, via RunTogether.
We usually run a couch to 5k group each year for people who are looking to get started with running or looking to get back into it after a break. For more information please contact running@pontelandrunners.org.uk.
Monday
One or two pace groups meet at 6:30 or 7pm for a steady hour run session. Meet us at the Carpark of Ponteland Leisure Centre.
Tuesday
A slightly faster session with just one pace group. Expect to be able to run 5k in less than 25 minutes. Runs start at 7pm for an hour of training (think hill reps, intervals and fartlek). Meet us at the Carpark of Ponteland Leisure Centre.
Wednesday
Our busiest night of the week with up to five pace groups. Each session lasts for up to one hour, with breaks incorporated. Meet us at the Carpark of Ponteland Leisure Centre.
Please speak to a leader to find the right group for you:
Group 1: Suited to runners with a 5k time under 22 minutes.
Group 2: For those with a 5k time of 22 – 25 minutes.
Group 3: Ideal for runners with a 5k time of 25 – 30 minutes.
Group 4: Suited to those who run 5k in 30 minutes or more.
Friday
On Fridays we enjoy a social, chatty run or take to the trails in summer for some off road running. Join us from 6:30pm - please look carefully at meet up details as these can vary.
Saturday
An unofficial opportunity to join fellow club members at a ParkRun! Our dedicated Facebook Group is the best place to find out where we will be each week.
Sunday
Sunday can only mean one thing; the long run! All paces are welcome to join us on a route between 8 -13 miles with lots of loop backs and time to pause. Runs take place from 9am across the area - Ponteland, Great Park, Newburn and more.
Swim, Bike and Junior Sessions
As many of our members are keen triathletes, you will find us in the pool, on the bike, and on the trainer year round!
We also are extremely proud of the coached Junior Triathlon training sessions we host for children.
The Spond App
Bookings for Swim and Junior sessions are via using the Spond App. If you're new to the app, simply download it to your mobile and search Ponteland in the groups. Our code is WNLXN. If you are new or need further support email triathlon@pontelandrunners.org.uk and we'll offer a link to the Ponteland Tri section on Spond. You'll need to complete the necessary details, which we'll then approve.
Once you're up and running, invites to join any new sessions then get automatically get sent to all members.
Swim Sessions
We run a swim session on Wednesday evening led by Ponteland Triathlon coaches. This takes places after our run group (some people do both!) from 8:15-9:15pm at Ponteland pool. Sessions run term time only, and are booked using the Spond App (Download the App and find us by searching our code WNLXN). If you have swim questions, simply email triathlon@pontelandrunners.org.uk.
An invite goes out to all members via Spond, five days before the day of the session. New to Spond? See the content earlier on this page on how to join.
The club also organise open water swims for members during the warmer months via our Facebook page - follow along to keep up to date with details.
Bike Sessions
We organise bike skills and transition training sessions at least once per year. These are advertised on our members Facebook page. Social bike rides are organised on an ad hoc basis, and we enjoy a regular 'Virtual Sweat Fest!' on our indoor turbo trainers throughout the colder months. Join us on Training Peaks, Monday nights at 7pm. Follow this link to see session details and add your name!
Junior Training
Ponteland runners hold a Junior triathlon club on Sundays during term time from 3.30 to 5pm, based at Ponteland Leisure Centre. Each session is evenly split between cycling, running and swimming. Delivered by our qualified coaching team, the aim is to get the kids energised and to have fun. Sessions take place within the safe space around the leisure centre. Bike activity is highly focussed on improving riding skills, whilst the run element looks at keeping the kids active and engaged. Swimming makes up the final part of the session and again the emphasis is on improving technique and efficiency in the water. An invite goes out to all members via Spond, 5 days before the day of the session - see earlier notes for using Spond.
Junior memberships are detailed on our Membership page, and training sessions are available for £5 pay as you go, too.
To ask questions, find out more about the Junior division or sign up, please email triathlon@pontelandrunners.org.uk.
Helpful links for Members
Strava: Earn some Kudos!
If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen! If you believe this, you will want to join our Strava clubs. We have a Ponteland Runners and a dedicated Ponteland Triathlon club you can join both or neither! We understand not everyone wants to share their training with the world.
Strava Segments
We often cover similar ground on our sessions and have established several club Segments; a 5km, 1km and Mile route. Below are the links to the leaderboard for our segments, as well as details should you want to try them yourself!
Ponteland Runners timed 1km Middle Drive
Ponteland Runners Timed 1 Mile
Ponteland Runners Timed 5km
Ponteland Runners - Ladywell Loop
Ponteland Runners - Hill Climb
