I half-expected to see an Olympic torch somewhere. The place is that big. It sits there in Edmonton, north London, looking all sleek and modern, like it just came out of a sci-fi movie about fitness. And honestly? It kind of has that energy.
The main track is a proper international standard—six lanes on the inside curve, eight on the straight. But it’s not just for show. Real athletes train here. You know, the ones who make sprinting look effortless while you’re just trying not to trip over your own shoelaces. I love that.
Let’s talk about the facilities
Because “facilities” is such a boring word, right? But here, it’s anything but boring. There’s a full indoor track too. So when London decides to rain sideways—which it does, constantly—you can still run like a champ without turning into a human sponge.
The indoor track has banked curves. Banked curves! That’s not just a track; that’s a roller coaster for your legs. I tried running on them once and felt like I was defying gravity, even though I was definitely going slower than a power walker.
And the field events area? Ridiculous. Shot put circles, long jump pits, high jump mats—it’s all there. You can pretend you’re in the Olympics for a day, or just chuck a javelin badly and laugh about it. No judgment here.
