Roseville Running Group: Women's Interval Training
Join the North Shore’s most supportive running community. Expert coaching, structured interval training, and real results right at Roseville Park Oval.
Helping women in Roseville, Chatswood, Lindfield and Willoughby run stronger and injury free since 2007.
Run Stronger on the North Shore
Whether you are training for your first 10k, aiming to smash a half-marathon PB, or simply want to stay fit around a busy work schedule, our Roseville group offers the perfect mix of social connection and expert coaching.
We are a hub for runners across the North Shore, welcoming women from Chatswood, Forestville, Killarney Heights, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, and St Ives.
Session Time and Location
We train twice a week at the beautiful Roseville Park Oval. These sessions are designed to fit into your morning routine, getting your training done before the work day begins.
Meeting Point and Logistics:
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Time: 6:00am
Location: We meet on the grass surrounding Roseville Park Oval, at the top of Marjorie St
Parking: Ample street parking on Gregory St, right next to the park
Amenities: Public toilets and water taps are available at the park
Why Join the Roseville Running Group?
Expert Interval Training
Forget aimless jogging. Our Roseville sessions focus on interval training—the most efficient way to build speed and stamina. We utilize the oval and surrounding paths to run specific efforts that improve your running economy.
A Safe, Social Environment
Running in the dark or alone can be daunting. At Roseville, you are part of a safe, visible group. Our runners support one another, making those 6 AM starts something you actually look forward to.
Injury Prevention Focus
Led by an expert coach with over 20 years of experience, we ensure you aren’t “flogged to death.” We focus on structural integrity and running mechanics to keep you running happily for years to come.
Who Runs With Us?
Our Roseville running group is a diverse mix of local women. You don’t need to be an Olympian to join us, but you should be able to run for 20 minutes continuously (at any pace). Not quite there yet? Ask us about our “Learn to Run” options or let us assess you at a trial session.
- Pace Range: Our group includes runners with 5k times ranging from the low 20s to around 40 minutes. We have runners training for events from the 5k to ultra marathons.
- The Vibe: We work hard, but we laugh plenty. We are serious about results, but relaxed about the process.
Membership Options
We offer flexible options to suit your schedule. You can stick strictly to the Roseville sessions, or mix and match with our Killara and Frenchs Forest groups.
Option | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
Drop-In Session | $25 | Testing the waters or occasional attendance |
Full Term – 11 weeks | $220 | Runners committed to improvement |
Full Term – Unlimited | $330 | Speedsters who want to train multiple times a week |
About The Coach
Meet Your Coach: Richard Sarkies
40 Years of Running. Zero Major Injuries. A Lifetime of Experience
When you join a Hooked on Running session, you aren’t just getting a stopwatch-holder; you’re training with a coach who understands the science of sustainable running. Richard has been a fixture in the Australian running community for over 30 years, but his personal running journey spans over four decades.
His philosophy is simple: Run smarter, not just harder. Having stayed almost entirely injury-free for over 40 years of competitive running, Richard specializes in teaching women how to find their “top gear” without compromising their bodies.
Academic Expertise & Professional Credibility
Richard doesn’t just coach from intuition; he coaches from a deep academic and professional foundation. A former Lecturer in Fitness at TAFE NSW for seven years, and current facilitator of recreational running coach courses for Athletics NSW, he has spent his career teaching other trainers how the human body moves.
His qualifications include:
Bachelor of Human Movement (University of Wollongong)
Level III Middle/Long Distance Coach (Athletics Australia)
Level II Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA) – Crucial for injury prevention!
Level II Sprints, Hurdles & Relays (Athletics Australia)
From the Track to the Community
While Richard has coached state and national-level athletes, his true passion lies in the local community. He believes that everyone, regardless of their starting point, deserves access to elite-level coaching principles.
Whether he’s competing in a 1500m track race or completing the Sydney Marathon (where he recently raised $10,000 for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation), Richard practices what he preaches. He brings that same energy, discipline, and warmth to every session at Killara, Roseville, and Frenchs Forest.
Ready to Hit the Oval?
Don’t worry about being “fast enough”. If you can run for 20 minutes you are ready for our intervals. Come and meet the Roseville crew and see how much fun training can be.