Training Information
 
Overview
Training commences all year round with the exception of the Christmas break and a transitional break between training seasons. The winter season training concentrates on strength conditioning and endurance for cross country running, where as the summer season training is track based around speed endurance, skill and technique work.
 
 
Summer 2009 Training Plan
2009 Training PlanClick to view (PDF format)
 
 
Training Kit
Members of the squad are expected to attend training wearing the correct clothing and footwear appropriate for the time of year and type of training.
 
Outdoor Kit:
T-shirt / running vest, Shorts
Tracksuit (or jogging bottoms + warm top)
Waterproof jacket [bottoms are optional]
Running shoes (no fashion trainers!)
Running spike (6mm pins for track or 12/15mm for XC) [Optional]
Bottle of water or squash, NO FIZZY DRINKS (min 1/2 litre)
Change of clothes + towel when wet
Training fee's (£1 / session)
Any medication that may be required, Note: No inhaler, no training!!
 
 
Indoor Kit:
T-shirt / running vest, Shorts
Tracksuit (or jogging bottoms + warm top)
Running shoes (no fashion trainers!)
Bottle of water or squash, NO FIZZY DRINKS (min 1/2 litre)
Training fee's (£1 / session)
Any medication that may be required, Note: No inhaler, no training!!
 
 
October to March (Winter Season)
 
Monday Evening
Venue: Crypt School Gym
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Coach: Bob / Rob / Gary / Marion / Paula + others
Session type: Strength & conditioning
 
Tuesday Evening
Venue: Blackbridge Athletics Track
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Coach: Lofty / Dave
Session type: Various
 
Friday Afternoon
Venue: Robinswood Hill / Blackbridge Playing Fields / Plock Court
Time: TBD
Coach: Rob
Session type: Various
 
 
April to September (Summer Season)
 
Tuesday Evening
Venue: Blackbridge Athletics Track
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Coach: Rob
Session type: Long endurance
 
Thursday Evening
Venue: Blackbridge Athletics Track
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Coach: Rob
Session type: Speed work, athletics skills & technique work, tactics etc