11.2.10
Two pieces of news:
first, I'm leading a barefoot running workshop in June, down in Surrey. Contact me for more details.
second, I'm expanding the Outdoor Exercise (GO East) to include run sessions as outlined earlier in a provisional timetable - when the winter eases back, I'll be encouraging you to bare your feet to the earth, as indeed I will, but until then shoes will be fine!

10.12.09
As of a phone conversation last night, fitnessfarm.co.uk's Outdoor Exercise is now to be part of the Great Outdoors Club, or GO Club, for short. My good friend, colleague and supercoach Tim Weeks is the GO Club originator, down in the south-west of London/Surrey borders. I think of them as GO West, and us as GO East. I look forward to sharing ideas, sessions and even socials. Stay tuned.

9.12.08
OK there seems to be some kind of war going on between my website server and 'tables', so I am posting what should be a tabulated schedule or timetable as text. Instead of looking you will have to read. Sorry.
SO this is a provisional timetable for all the sessions - please feed back on how doable these sessions are for you, both from the point of view of time and venue.
Mon - 10.00, easy run, get the week going. Venue, Whipps Cross Ponds or Highams Park or other.
Tue - 10.00, interval-type run session. Waterworks Field.
Wed - 9.30, easy run, Highams Park; 10.30, Outdoors Exercise, Highams Park
Thu - 10.00, interval-type run session. Waterworks Field.
Fri- 10.00, easy/steady run, Whipps Cross Ponds or Highams Park
Sat - 8.30, Outdoor Exercise, Highams Park

8.12.09
Run sessions: I am going to offer run sessions. 45 minutes total, including warm-up. One session will be an easy/steady run for beginners and improvers; one session will be a harder, interval-based session for more competent runners. I'll post possible times for sessions soon.

8.12.09
It seems Christmas is approaching fast. Still, there's a session tomorrow to keep you thinking about your fitness as the mince pies beckon. 10.30 at Highams Park.

17.11.09
Saturday was part of the Weather Weekend From Hell (OK maybe I'm exaggerating a bit) but still two hardy souls turned up for a good session in the morning. Next up is our Wednesday morning session, most likely a 10.30 start.

12.11.09
Our last two sessions have been bathed in sunlight, so I'm hoping this Saturday's (14th November) workout will be a sunny one too. We're scheduled for an 8.30 start at Highams park, as usual, everyone welcome!

27.10.09
Half-term, and good weather forecast! There is the possibility of two sessions this week as well as Saturday. Wednesday, between 1 and 4 pm, and Thursday, looks like a 1pm start. Hope to see you!

20.10.09
There is a session planned for 10.30 tomorrow, 21.10, at Highams Park.
I have had a look at Larkswood playing field, and I think it is possibly a better venue than Highams Park, so if there is anyone out there reading this who has an opinion on that, please let me know.

15.10.09
Next session is Saturday, 8.30 start, Highams Park. Weather forecast still decent!

13.10.09
Next session tomorrow, Weds 14th, 9.45, Highams Park, meet by the kids' play area. £6. Weather forecast - good!

9.10.09
Session tomorrow, 8.30am start, Highams Park, meet by the kids' playground. £6.

5.10.09
Fitnessfarm's free outdoors exercise taster session went off pretty well yesterday, bathed in sunshine too. A million thanks to Jackie for organising things. I'm looking through the feedback to find venues, days and times that fit everyone so we can get regular sessions going as soon as possible - there are people waiting to get fit out there!
Higham's Park got 100% endorsement, so this looks like one likely venue.
Thanks to everyone for turning up and working out. Here's to many more!


23.9.09
FitnessFarm will be running a triathlon development week for promising young athletes. Approximately 8 places available, 3 already spoken for!
One session each day from Mon 26.10 to Fri 30.10.
Venue - Waltham Forest Pool and Track, apart from Wednesday session at Hog Hill (Redbridge Cycle Circuit)
Course content - 4 swim sessions, 3-4 bike sessions, 4-5 run sessions, 2 conditioning sessions. All provisional.
Focus - kick start winter training with some fairly hard, focused sessions; improve strength and conditioning specific to triathlon; develop skills
Cost - £50 for the week (I know, it's a bargain!)

23.9.09
Outdoor exercise groups for everyone
Returning to fitness?
Want to lose a few pounds?
Want to get stronger?
Want to get faster?
Want to start exercising to complement a new eating regime?
Want to get into running but unsure where to start?

FitnessFarm's new outdoor exercise programme is just what you need. See my blog for more details. There will be a FREE taster session on Sun Oct 4th at 11 a.m. at Waltham Forest Pool and Track. Email me if you want to come along.