TPPC TRAINING & EVENTS
Learn more. Train together. Take more from your running.
Training Days and Weekends bring runners together to learn, train and put good coaching principles into practice.
Each event combines practical running with accessible, evidence-informed education, discussion and individual guidance.
Whether you're looking to understand your training better, develop a particular aspect of your running or simply spend time with a group of like-minded runners, the aim is that you leave with knowledge you can continue to use afterwards.
Training Days · Weekends · Workshops
Choose your next training experience.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Each event has a specific training focus, combining practical sessions with coaching, discussion and useful takeaways you can apply to your own running afterwards.
Threshold & Sustainable Speed
TRAINING DAY
5 September 2026
Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset
Develop a clearer understanding of threshold training, sustainable speed and how harder running can fit effectively into an endurance programme.
£85
Running Economy & Speed
TRAINING DAY
3 October 2026
Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset
Explore running economy, faster running and practical ways to develop speed while keeping it relevant to endurance performance.
£85
TRAINING WEEKEND
Winter Engine Weekend
28–29 November 2026
Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset
A two-day endurance-focused weekend combining coached running, education and practical work designed to help build a stronger foundation for the months ahead.
£225
More than a coached run.
WHAT TO EXPECT
TPPC events are built around a simple idea: learning is more useful when you can connect it to what you actually do as a runner.
Rather than spending the whole event in a classroom or simply heading out for a group session, we'll combine explanation, practical running, discussion and individual coaching.
The exact format changes depending on the event, but the aim stays the same — to help you understand more and leave with ideas you can continue to use in your own training.
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Understand the ideas behind the day's training focus through clear, accessible coaching and discussion.
Learn
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Put those ideas into practice through coached running, drills or other practical activities relevant to the event.
Practise
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Ask questions, share experiences and explore how the principles might apply differently to individual runners.
Discuss
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Leave with practical takeaways and a clearer idea of how to use what you've learned in your own training.
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You don't need to be the fastest runner in the room.
WHO ARE THEY FOR?
TPPC events are designed for runners who are interested in improving, learning and spending time with other people who enjoy their running.
You don't need to race at a particular level or hit a certain pace. Where an event involves practical running, the sessions are organised so that the focus is on the purpose of the session rather than everybody having to run at the same speed.
What matters most is that you're curious, willing to get involved and interested in taking something useful back into your own training.
01 — Learn
You want to understand more about your training and the reasons behind the sessions you do.
Curious runners
02 — Develop
You may be preparing for anything from improving general fitness to a marathon or ultramarathon and want practical ideas that can support your development.
Runners with a goal
You value the opportunity to meet like-minded runners, ask questions, share experiences and enjoy a different training environment.
Runners who enjoy training with others
03 — Connect
Come ready to learn and run — not to prove how fast you are.
Learning, running and a good group around you.
EVENT FEEDBACK
The best feedback isn't just that someone enjoyed the day — it's that they left understanding more about their running and wanting to put what they'd learned into practice.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the training day with Tom. It was a great opportunity to understand more about the optimal way to train and how to get the most out of each training session.”
TPPC Training Day attendee
“Tom is extremely knowledgeable. It was a nice change to have like-minded people to train with, the group was very friendly and inclusive and I would highly recommend the workshop.”
TPPC Training Day attendee
“Tom is so adept at sharing ideas in a way that is engaging, encouraging and inspiring. I took away an awful lot that I can't wait to put into practice and am already looking forward to the next one.”
TPPC Training Day attendee
A focused morning or a deeper training experience.
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT
Different events are designed to give you different amounts of time to learn, train and explore a topic.
Training Days provide a concentrated half-day experience. Training Weekends create more time for running, education, discussion and the social side of spending time with other runners.
Training Days typically run from 08:30–12:30 and centre on one specific area of endurance training.
Expect a combination of explanation, coached practical work, questions and discussion, with useful ideas to take back into your own training.
They are ideal if you want a focused learning experience without committing an entire weekend.
Focused learning in a single morning.
TRAINING DAYS
Training Weekends allow us to go further than we can in a single morning.
Across two days there is more time for coached running, workshops, discussion, recovery between sessions and getting to know the other runners.
They are designed to feel like a training experience rather than simply a longer workshop.
More time to run, learn and connect.
TRAINING WEEKENDS
What you need to know before you come along.
THE PRACTICAL STUFF
Full details vary from event to event, but there are a few things you can expect across TPPC Training Days and Weekends.
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Location
Most current UK events are based around Avon Heath Country Park in Dorset, with practical running taking place in the surrounding area.
Exact meeting points and event-specific details are provided before each event.
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Running ability
You don't need to run at a particular pace.
Sessions are designed around the purpose of the training rather than everybody needing to stay together at one speed.
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What to bring
Come prepared to run in the expected conditions, with suitable footwear, clothing, hydration and any nutrition you normally need.
You'll receive any event-specific kit information beforehand.
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Booking
Places are limited so that the events remain useful, interactive and personal.
Bookings are made online through TPPC, with payment securely handled at checkout.
A few things you might want to know.
EVENT FAQ
Every event has its own detailed information, but these are some of the questions runners commonly have before booking.
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No. TPPC events are not designed around everyone having to run at the same pace. Where practical running is involved, the focus is on the purpose of the session and helping each runner get something useful from it.
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No. You may have a specific marathon or ultra in mind, be working towards a shorter-distance goal, or simply want to become a stronger and more knowledgeable runner.
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Running is an outdoor sport, so events will normally continue in a range of conditions. You should arrive with suitable clothing and footwear for the forecast.
If conditions make part of an event unsafe or impractical, the session may be adapted. Event-specific information will be communicated beforehand where necessary.
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Suitable running clothing and footwear, hydration and any nutrition you normally require.
You’ll receive a more detailed event-specific kit list before the event if anything additional is needed.
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You won’t be expected to run at somebody else’s pace. Practical sessions will be structured according to the purpose of the activity so runners of different speeds can take part.
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This depends on the individual event. Training Days generally do not include accommodation. Training Weekends may have different arrangements, so always check the specific event page before booking.
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You’ll receive confirmation of your booking, followed by the practical information you need for the event, including meeting details and any event-specific preparation or kit requirements.
Ready to put some of it into practice?
COME AND JOIN US
Choose an upcoming Training Day or Weekend and spend some time learning, running and sharing the experience with other runners.
Places are deliberately limited so the events can remain interactive and useful for everyone attending.
5 September — Threshold & Sustainable Speed · £85
3 October — Running Economy & Speed · £85
28–29 November — Winter Engine Weekend · £225