Training
We organise the following training sessions but if you cannot come to our sessions and would like some advice get in tocuh with us. We can assist with coaching, mentoring and training programmes. See also our training resources.
All sessions cater for all levels of ability!!
| Days | Time | Venue | Coach | Level | Contact | |
| Middle distance Sprints |
Wednesdays Fridays |
6.30pm |
Trafford AC track, Longford Park |
Anna Steve |
All | webmistress@ openathletics.org 07709000436 |
| 5k Time trial | First Sunday of the month | 11.30am | Alexandra Park, Moss Side |
All |
alexandrapark5k@ |
Speed endurance for all abilities
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Double session for all abilities.We start at 6.30pm with a novices session for those new to running or with little running experience. This normally consist of a steady easy run around the track or in Longford Park to build up endurance. Following the novices session, at 7pm there is a session to train speed endurance. The speed sessions are structured and standard sessions - consisting of warm up, mobility and repetitions or interval training. Brave novices are very-very welcome to stay over and have a go at trying some speed training ! |
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Please let us know if you are coming by either emailing us webmistress@openathletics.org or texting us (Anna 077 09 000 436). Trafford AC track entry charges are £3.00 per person and include the use of changing facilities and showers. There is ample car parking outside.
Location: Trafford AC Track, Longford Park, Rybank Road, Stretford, Manchester M21 9TA (Map).
Sprints training
During the Summer only - Every first and third Friday of the month, Steven Spires coaches sprints from 6.30 pm. The sessions are open to all abilities - including long distance runners and absolute beginners wanting to improve on technique, speed and top speed.
As a start of the weekend, join us going out after the session for either dinner or drinks or both.
The session is at Sportcity track: Gate 13 Rowsley Street, Manchester M11 3FF (Map). Entry charges are £3.20 per person and include the use of changing facilities and use of indoor track. There is ample car parking outside.
Time Trial: Alexandra Park 5k
In addition, we organise every first Sunday of the month an open event for all and aabilities: a 5k Race in Alexandra Park, Manchester. These 5ks in the Park are organised with the support the support of Friends of Alexandra Park and the local community. (Map)
For more info contact Anna 07709 000 436.