Training

Sunday Coordinator Roster AND DOG PROFILES

Training - Melbourne
We hold regular training sessions at the Tan running track on Sundays and Wednesdays (details below). To attend our training sessions, please RSVP via our weekly newsletter.
Please wear comfortable clothing to run or walk in, including comfortable/supportive running shoes. BYO water bottle, sun protection and/or weather protection.

Coming for the first time? Sign up to our newsletter (sent every Thursday evening) and contact the rostered coordinator to let them know you'll be coming for the first time. Be sure to read our FAQs before you come along!

Sundays at the Tan
When: 8:30-10:30am every Sunday (except Easter and Christmas/NY periods)
Where: Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda, Linlithgow Ave (200m east of intersection
Linlithgow Avenue and St Kilda Rd)
RSVP: via weekly newsletter
Facebook group (members only)

Getting there:
Train or tram:
Catch any train/tram to Flinders Street station
Exit onto southbound side of St Kilda Rd
Walk 500m south of Federation Square or alight at Grant St, stop 17 on any St Kilda Rd/Melbourne University tram.
Head east for 200m on Linlithgow Ave.

Car parking
Ample free carparking available on St Kilda Rd and Linlithgow Ave

Facilities
Possessions can be left at the rotunda while you run - a weekly coordinator will be present to look after belongings. There are no changing facilities at this venue.

Running course
We run around the popular 3.8km Tan running track which encircles the botanical gardens. Those who wish to run further have the option of running alongside the Yarra river via Federation Square on the main Yarra trail.

Pictured right: Map of Rotunda location, and picture of rotunda.

Pictured: Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda (cream pillars, octagonal shape with green dome surrounded by autumn leaf litter.

Wednesday Strength and Conditioning
Open to existing members only, our strength and conditioning group is run by athletics coaches and is free of charge for Achilles members.

When: Wednesday evenings
Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm
Where (summer/daylight savings): Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda
Where (winter): The Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (opposite Queen Victoria Market)
RSVP: via weekly newsletter
Facebook group (members only)

Getting there
as above (see Sunday at the Tan)
Winter: catch the 19, 59 or 57 tram, alight at Queen Victoria Market.

Car parking
paid car parking is limited around the Tan on Wednesday evenings
car parking is limited near the Multicultural Hub

Pictured: Lady planking on red and white towel on grassed area, a coach reaches down with her hand towards the lady's lower back and another two ladies plank beside and in the background on the grass.

Other Training Opportunities
Looking for more opportunities to train? Why not try contacting one of our fantastic clubs located in Melbourne, or contact us at Melbourne@achillesaustralia.org.au if you'd like to attend your local running club or would like to add your club to the list.

Athletics Waverley
When: Training Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Thursday nights are the most suitable night as we train at our grass track.
Tuesday nights, the sessions rotate between different parks and trails including Jells Park, Markham Reserve, Blackburn Lake, Wattle Park and Gardiners Creek.

Where: The track is located at Central Reserve on the corner of Waverley Road and Springvale Road
Contact: 0418 591 438 or email simonealbiston@gmail.com
Facilities: On Tuesdays there is no place for a dog or bag. On Thursday there is a club room and room to tie the dog up so they can watch the training.
Website: https://www.athleticswaverley.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthleticsWaverley/

Lalor Running Club
What: Lalor Running Club
Details: Lalor Running Club Inc (LRC Inc) is designed for beginner and intermediate runners and walkers. It is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, providing social support and friendship in a non-competitive supportive environment.
When: We train Tuesdays at 7.30pm and Thursdays at 7pm and Sunday mornings from 7.30am in Lalor and surrounding suburbs
Contact: info@lalorrunningclub.com.au
Place to leave a bag/dog? any dogs attending will be walked by the "tail walker" attending the training session.
Website: https://www.lalorrunningclub.com.au/

TXR Runners
What: TXR Runners
Details: multiple locations, Berwick, Waverley Park, Frankston
When: multiple sessions, please visit txrrunners.com
Contact: Tim Emeny
Place to leave a dog? Yes
Website: txrrunners.com

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