Training with Wallsend
Athletes of all abilities and standards are welcome. Many of our current members started as tentative runners, new to the sport, perhaps seeking additional preparation for the Great North Run, London Marathon or Blaydon Race, and unsure of whether or not they would ‘fit in’ to a traditional athletics club. It is one of the club commitments that new members will be accompanied at all times on club nights, and prospective members are urged not be dissuaded from applying for membership by any preconceptions about fast-paced runs or ultra-distance efforts!
When do we train?
Seniors
Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday (track session)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6.00pm leaving at 6.30pm
Where: Tyne Met College (click to see map)
Friday (track session - Seniors and Youths)
Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Where: Churchill Playing Fields, Monkseaton (click to see map)
Training on Tuesday and Thursday is structured around 3 groups - these groups ensure we cater for all athletes and abilities:
When do we train?
Seniors
Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday (track session)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6.00pm leaving at 6.30pm
Where: Tyne Met College (click to see map)
Friday (track session - Seniors and Youths)
Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Where: Churchill Playing Fields, Monkseaton (click to see map)
Training on Tuesday and Thursday is structured around 3 groups - these groups ensure we cater for all athletes and abilities:
Group 1 - Led by Steve O'Gara
Steve O'Gara
(10k pace sub 40 mins)
This group follows a structured & race specific programme set by Steve O' Gara - for more details of the programme (content and specific aims) please speak to Steve or Vicky (Womens club captain)
Steve also leads the Friday track sessions
This group follows a structured & race specific programme set by Steve O' Gara - for more details of the programme (content and specific aims) please speak to Steve or Vicky (Womens club captain)
Steve also leads the Friday track sessions
Group 2 - Led by Kevin Payne
Kev Payne
(10k pace sub 45 mins)
This intermediate group is ideal to be used as a stepping stone from the Development Group with the aim to improve pace and endurance.
This intermediate group is ideal to be used as a stepping stone from the Development Group with the aim to improve pace and endurance.
Group 3 - Terry's Group
Terry O'Gara
This development Group undertakes a more informal (but equally intense!) session, suitable for all athletes, particularly newer members and those returning from injury
Juniors
Days: Tuesdays and Friday (track session)
Tuesdays
Time: 6.00pm leaving at 6.30pm
Where: Tyne Met College (click to see map)
Friday (track session - Seniors and Youths)
Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Where: Churchill Playing Fields, Monkseaton (click to see map)
Tuesdays
Time: 6.00pm leaving at 6.30pm
Where: Tyne Met College (click to see map)
Friday (track session - Seniors and Youths)
Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
Where: Churchill Playing Fields, Monkseaton (click to see map)
Level 2 Coach - Barry Allsopp
Barry Allsopp
Barry leads the junior training group on a Tuesday evening. For more details with regards to our Youth Training please contact Bill Todd, Club Secretary
