Venues, days and times
Morning running group
Where do we meet?
We always meet under the pavilion at McKay Oval (the sign on this building says Sydney Boys High and also McKay Sportsground), Grand Drive, Centennial Park. Drive in from the Darley Rd gates for about 600m OR walk in from the Robertson Rd/Lang Rd gate, turn right and walk for 150m
During the summer/daylight savings months the gates are always open by 6.15am. You can park on Grand Drive by McKay Oval.
During winter months the park gates sometimes open after 6.15am. It is best to park on Martin Rd, near the Robertson Rd gate (just off Lang Rd). You only have to walk or jog 150m to McKay oval from this position.
When is it?
Days and times
The morning squad meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 6.15am. The sessions go for approximately 1 hour, so most runners are finished by 7.15am.
Some runners like to get there a bit earlier to run a few more km in their warm-up before the shortish warm-up starts at 6.15am. Others like to run a few more km on their cool-down after the session.
Who is the Morning Squad best suited to?
Types of runners in the Morning Squad
For beginner and intermediate levels.
Beginners in the group range from people who have never run more than the length of a football field, to overweight people, to those who have done a little bit of running but never at a formal level.
Intermediate runners range from those who have just broken 30minutes for 5km through to runners who can break 35min for 10km. They range from those who may go well up to 5km distances but are looking to build up their endurance and race longer. Some may be trying for their first sub-4 hour marathon, whilst others are looking at well under 3 hours.
Goals of people in this group include wanting to compete in races like the City to Surf, Fun Runs, Sydney Striders 10km, half marathons, marathons, adventure races, triathlons and ultra marathons. Some people simply want to get fit, lose weight or run in this group purely because they love it.
The group has a great social aspect and many people have made wonderful friends through joining it.
