ASchool
Azzurri
For experienced runners chasing personal bests. Structured quality sessions, tempo work and long runs with a group that pushes the pace.
- Pace min/km
- 4:15–5:00
- Distance
- 11–14 km
Run with the club
Training runs
Groups leave the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at 05h00 from Tuesday to Friday and 06h00 on Saturday and Sunday. Choose a school that matches your easy pace. Your first run is on us. To keep running with the club, become a member.
New to running?
Our free 8-week walk-run programme takes beginners from the sofa to 5 km. Starts 12 November.
Find out more
Add every club run to your phone: subscribe to the club calendar.
Where we meet
Meeting pointTop parking lot, Virgin Active Bedfordview
101 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2008
101 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2008
WeekdaysTuesday to Friday at 05h00
WeekendsSaturday and Sunday at 06h00
Be seenWear reflective kit and a light in the dark months
Running schools
Choose your school
Each school follows a programme set by the club coach, building towards races like the Two Oceans, Comrades and the local marathon season. Move up a school as you get fitter.
BSchool
Navy Seals
Consistent club runners building towards half marathons, marathons and Comrades, with plenty of company on the Bedfordview hills.
- Pace min/km
- 5:00–5:45
- Distance
- 9–12 km
CSchool
Sky Hawks
The perfect middle ground for regular runners who want to get fitter and faster without leaving anyone behind.
- Pace min/km
- 5:45–6:30
- Distance
- 8–10 km
DSchool
Steel Bullets
Ideal for newer runners and anyone returning from a break. A friendly, encouraging group that runs together and finishes together.
- Pace min/km
- 6:30–7:30
- Distance
- 7–9 km
WWalking group
Walking School
The official walking group meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 05h00 and on Saturday at 06h00. A great way to stay active with the club.
- Pace min/km
- 8:00–10:00
- Distance
- 5–8 km
Good to know
Training run questions
Still unsure? Send us a message and a committee member will get back to you.
Where do the training runs start?
All club training runs start from the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at Bedfordview Country Club, 101 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview.
What time are the training runs?
The groups leave at 05h00 from Tuesday to Friday and at 06h00 on Saturday and Sunday. Monday is a rest day. Times can shift with the seasons, so check the training runs page for the current week.
Which running school should I join?
Choose the school that matches your current easy pace: A School (Azzurri) runs 4:15 to 5:00 min/km, B School (Navy Seals) 5:00 to 5:45 min/km, C School (Sky Hawks) 5:45 to 6:30 min/km and D School (Steel Bullets) 6:30 to 7:30 min/km. There is also a walking group. You can move between schools as you get fitter.
Do I need to be a member to run with the club?
After your first run, yes. Your first training run is on us, so you can meet a group at your pace before you join. To keep running with the club, become a member. Membership also gives you your athletics licence number, club kit privileges, catered races and member events.
Is there a beginner running group in Bedfordview?
Yes. D School (Steel Bullets) runs at 6:30 to 7:30 min/km over 7 to 9 km and is ideal for newer runners. There is also a walking group. Come for your first run on us at Virgin Active Bedfordview and a run leader will help you find your group.
New to the club?
Your first run is on us
After that, membership keeps you running with the club and includes your race licence, catered races and member events for the year.
