Sessions_
Junior sessions
The following training sessions are available for junior members:
Starter group – 17:00 – Meet at the 100m start line_
Ages 9-11 (school years 4, 5 & 6)
Young athletes will have the opportunity to try different activities with a focus on fun. Athletes will progress their general athletic development in preparation for Sports Hall, track and cross country.
Distance running – 17:30 – Meet at the finish line_
Ages 11-12 (school year 6)
Specific middle distance training for the track in the summer and XC in winter. Some athletes with commitment may be invited by the coaches to other training sessions during the week.
Running fitness group - 18:30 – Meet at the finish line_
Ages 11-16 (school years 7, 8 and 9)
Structured training to develop athletes alongside others of a similar ability, for those unable to or uninterested in competing.
Distance running – 18:30 – Meet at the finish line_
Ages 13-15 (school year 8+)
Athletes committed to racing, training more than once a week, or have reached a set performance standard. These athletes will often progress to the Distance performance group. (600m target time: Boys - 2:10 / Girls - 2:20)
Distance performance – 18:00_
Ages 14-17 (school year 8+)
This group will have the same criteria as the distance running group above but will contain athletes who are at a higher level according to the coaches and will benefit from and cope with more advanced training. (800m target time: Boys - 2:50 / Girls - 3:00)
Distance performance – 18:00_
Ages 16-20
Advanced athletes training primarily for track and XC. Structured training sessions, and in some cases individual schedules, to suit racing requirements. Sub groups will form to train for specific events and personal targets. (800m target time: Boys – 2:16 / Girls – 2:25. 1500m target time: Boys – 4:20 / Girls – 5:10)
Sprint Group – 18:30_
Ages 14+
All aspects of sprint technique. Hurdles sessions also available.
Other training
Additional training is available throughout the week. Please note that most sessions are invite only.
Monday middle distance training – invite only
U13 upwards who race regularly and are considered of a suitable standard to manage the session.
Tuesday circuit training – all members aged 14+
Strength and Conditioning – various nights – invite only
Aged U15 and older.
Saturday middle distance training – invite only
U15 upwards who have the potential to make county standard.
Sunday junior long run – invite only
U15 upwards who race regularly and train on Mondays/Saturdays and are considered of a suitable standard to manage the session.