RUNNING
We enjoy a varied range of run activities, from our chatty wanderings around Brixton, to focused training and competing together against local clubs
Midweek Evening Social Run
Our Social Run sessions are relaxed, friendly, and open to all abilities and paces. These runs are not coached and are led by club members.
They are non-drop and social-paced, which means no one gets left behind. The focus is on running together - not speed work. Anyone who wants to go a bit faster, is welcome to run ahead and loop back to the group.
Our standard social runs have 5–6 km & (roughly) 10 km options, from Brockwell Lido
As it's a social run, attendance at the pub afterwards is encouraged (but not mandatory).
Try Angle Social Run
Every-so-often we throw in a Try Angle Run. These are editions of our Social Runs that are designed around people who are newer or less confident in their running.
Like our weekly Social Runs, the focus is on running together, chatting as we go and getting to know anyone who's new to us.
On these weeks, we make a shorter route - somewhere around 2.5 km - available, along with the usual 5–6 km & (roughly) 10 km options, from Brockwell Lido.
As it's all about getting to know each other, we love to see people stick around afterwards for a drink (a coke or a Guinness 0.0, is a good as anything) in a nearby pub.
Running: Technique and Fitness Intervals
For Spring 2026, we'll be bringing back our coached run sessions.
These sessions are designed to help you push beyond the speeds you might reach on your own, while improving your running efficiency. That means faster overall times, better fitness, and a great way to balance out all that cake we love to bake!
Each session includes technique drills, and intervals at varying intensities. We recommend making this your fastest run of the week.
These sessions are structured and tailored for all abilities — from beginners to Mo Farah-level runners.
Cross Country
The Surrey XC season runs from October to February, featuring 6–10 km races over mud, hills, and mixed terrain.
It’s a great way to stay fit through autumn and winter, improve your running, and enjoy the outdoors, whatever your pace.
Everyone is welcome—the more Windrushers who join, the stronger our team and the better we score. Trail shoes or spikes are recommended, but trainers are fine. Ladies and men race on the same day, with scoring based on finishing position, and Windrush covers the entry - though all runners need England Athletics membership (£15 if needed).
Beyond the running, it’s a fun, sociable event, with camaraderie, team spirit, and often a post-race pint in true Windrush style.
you can check what sessions are coming up, here
Our Run Captains Jess and Alex represent members on all things run related. To get in touch, speak to them at training or email them.
Run Captain / Alex Morley
I did my first triathlon in 2020 with no prior experience and quickly got hooked. Since joining Windrush in 2021, I’ve improved across all three disciplines—especially running—thanks to the club’s mix of social sessions, coached training, and races. The friendly, sociable atmosphere makes every session enjoyable.
Run Captain / Jess Colman
I’ve always been into the three disciplines - competing at swimming from a young age, travelling with friends to run marathons and cycle the occasional sportive. Combining the three has been a recent challenge. I joined Windrush in 2021 to make this easier and training more fun, and it’s definitely done that!
