Portobello Running Club Training
Wednesday Night
Throughout the year we train from two different locations, In the winter much of our training takes place along the Promenade in Portobello and around in well lit areas. From April to September you can find us enjoying our summer training in and around Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat and surrounding areas.
On the last Wednesday of each month, you can push your limits on the track at Dalkeith campus in a dedicated track session.
On a typical training night there are three groups on offer from our dedicated coaches so you are free to pick whichever session suits you and our team will make you feel welcome and involved. Each week at training there are different types of sessions offered, from tempo to interval, fartlek to hill reps there is always something for everyone. An example session would be;
-Warm up and dynamic stretches
-3 x 1km just faster than target pace, 3 x 1km just slower target pace.
-Cool down and stretches.
Sunday Long Run
Many of our runners also meet up on a Sunday morning for longer easy paced runs at varying locations across the city, keep an eye on the closed Facebook group (request access) and also check out future sessions via the Calendar.
Summer
Royal Commonwealth Pool – Edinburgh
We meet outside the pool under the canopy for club briefing at 6:30pm. From here we are able to enjoy the grounds around Arthurs Seat and wider for many sessions to suit all.
PARKING
Parking is available at the site but you will have to pay if you want to park at the pool. A plea from the team to either run, walk, cycle or car share where possible please but also do be mindful of where you park if you have to drive.
CHANGING
We will have access to the toilets but again if you require access into the changing facilities at the pool there will be a charge to use the facilities. Try and come ready to run.
Winter
Tribe Porty – 19 Windsor Place
Portobello RC meet at Tribe Porty during the winter (from 17/09/25) with access to toilets/storage. Most sessions are held on the Prom or nearby in well-lit, light-traffic areas however, please try and ensure you wear some hi-viz kit – See and Be Seen!
PARKING
There should be plenty of parking in and around the streets but also the car park at Edinburgh Leisure Tumbles is just a short jog along the prom where there is also sufficient places to padlock bikes.
Track
Dalkeith Campus
Monthly Track Session – The last Wednesday of every month PRC will offer a coached track session at Dalkeith campus track. We are asking PRC members to pay £2 contribution fee to help cover a portion of the track hire cost. The session is very inclusive and we even bring along a speaker to keep you motivated on those interval efforts!
PARKING
There should be plenty of parking within the grounds of the campus, however lots of other sporting club do use the facilities here so please bear that in mind.