Running Training & Strength Workouts in Cubbon Park
It is not just about logging miles. We mix trail-ready drills, functional strength, and community support to help you run better, faster, and stronger.
We follow up a tough tempo run with a targeted strength workout. This session includes mountain climbers and step-up squats to build a strong core and powerful legs.
A complete workout of the day: 25 minutes of hill sprints, 10 minutes of stair running, and bodyweight exercises. Even our dog friend Cola joined in for some motivation.
A look into our Fartlek training. This session involved 90 seconds of fast running followed by 60 seconds of slow recovery, repeated 12 times to build speed and endurance.
This video demonstrates some of our core and cardio exercises, including jump squats and plank variations, filmed at the iconic Vidhana Soudha.
Stair running is a fantastic tool for building aerobic capacity and leg strength. This video breaks down the key benefits, from improved mobility and balance to resistance training.
After a tough session of speed intervals, we focus on functional exercises like these ankle strengthening drills to improve stability and prevent injuries on uneven trail surfaces.
The team after a challenging Fartlek training session in Cubbon Park. This type of speed play is essential for improving race pace and overall running fitness.
About this collection
You might be used to just logging miles, but here, we treat running like a skill. We combine tempo runs with high-intensity strength work—like mountain climbers and step-up squats—to build the power and stability you need for longer distances, whether you are racing on roads or transitioning to trails.
Our Training Philosophy
At Road To Trail Club, we believe training is a mix of structure and sweat. We do not just run; we prepare your body for the demands of the road and the unpredictable nature of trails.
Core Training Methods
- Speed & Endurance: We use Fartlek sessions (like 90 seconds fast, 60 seconds slow) to build speed play and aerobic capacity. Our speed intervals, involving 600m repeats with walk recovery, are designed to shave time off your personal best.
- Elevation & Power: We do not skip the climbs. We utilize stair repeats and hill sprints in Cubbon Park to improve VO2 Max and build explosive leg power. For those eyeing mountain races like Malnad Ultra, we run specialized excursions to Nandi Hills for real-world elevation experience.
- Functional Strength: Running makes you fit, but strength training keeps you injury-free. Every session includes a CrossFit-inspired finisher—planks, lunges, and spider jumps—to harden your core and protect your joints against impact.
Why Train With Us?
It is about the squad. We are a dog-friendly group, and our four-legged friends are often at the start line cheering us on. We train in all weather because race day does not care if it rains. If you are tired of running solo, come join us for a session. We finish every run with a group circle, share some laughs, and often grab chai together. This is where the community bonds, and where your goals become our collective mission.
Road To Trail Club
I am Sujith. Running is simple for us, rain or shine, we show up at Cubbon Park at 5:30 am. It is not about how fast you start, but about the community we build—humans and our four-legged friends running together.
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