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East Wales Coaching

Athletes representing East Wales (or on the cusp of joining the team)  benefit from a program of development days to supplement their own club coaching. The region also hosts occasional ‘taster days’ for athletes and coaches to try different disciplines in a fun environment.

Endurance Athletes – Development days to develop the regional Endurance Team
Track & Field Athletes – Development days to focus on sprints, hurdles and middle-distance events.
Cross Country – Development Days to develop the regional Cross Country Team
Trail and Mountain Running – Development Days to develop technique and develop the regional team.

Coaches are invited to attend development days to further their coaching development.

Endurance Coaching with Steve Mitchell

Development Days

Lead Coach – Steve Mitchell
Support Coaches – Deb Howells and Tom Marshall
The East Wales Welsh Athletics regional endurance program is an exciting initiative which aims to improve performance in endurance athletics in the region.
Throughout the year there are three regional training days, and approximately 9 hub training sessions (leading to approximately one session every month).
The aims for athletes of these sessions are as follows:
1. To provide additional regular high quality training group for junior athletes
2. To provide information to athletes on training and athlete lifestyle choices
The aims for coaches at these sessions are as follows:
  1.  To provide session and coaching ideas
  2. To build a network of coaches who want to share and discuss ideas
 If you have any  queries regarding the program, please contact Steve by email

Sessions

8th October 2022
The session will run from 10-12 at Brecon Athletics Track (LD3 9SR). There is parking next to the track. T
The session will be done on the athletics track itself, and we will have access to the pavilion, changing rooms and toilets next to the track.
The forecast for Saturday is good but please bring warm clothes to wear in addition to the clothes you will be training/running in. For footwear, please arrive in your running trainers.
For the session itself we will be on the track but it will be a winter track session. Therefore bring the shoes you would normally wear for a winter track session (check with your personal coach if unsure but I would not be recommending track spikes).
Also bring a drink with you and I recommend bringing food to have with you following the session. Finally we will be looking to take some photos of the session to post on the Welsh Athletics social media. Please let me know if we do not have permission to post photos on social media for any of the athletes at the session.

Session Notes

2022 – 6 March 2022 Oakdale Track

22_03_06 notes from regional training day at Oakdale Athletics Track

2021 Session Notes
25 April Brecon Athletics Track

Preparing for Races Infographic.

2020 Session Plan
November 28 Parc Bryn Bach

Session Notes

First Regional Training Day
*28 September 2019 – Markham Centre
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First Hub Session
*19 October – Brecon
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Second Hub Session
*2 November – Chepstow
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Second Regional Training Day
*30 November – Brynmawr Foundation
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Third Hub Session
*28 December – NIAC
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Fourth Hub Session
*18 January – Pontypool Park
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3rd Regional Training Day
*15 March – Newport (Cancelled)
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Fifth Hub Session
*18 April – Brecon (Cancelled)
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Mountain and Fell Running

Tom Meredith

***East Wales Athletics Mountain & Fell Running Junior Development Day***
What: Introduction to mountain and fell running led by experienced mountain & fell coaches and runners
Who: East Wales registered athletes born in 2004-2011 and coaches / officials in the East Wales region
When: Sunday 20th Nov 22 @ 10 am – 12 noon
Where: Sugar Loaf (map to free car park below)
Please note:  We are aware that the Welsh Schools XC is taking place the day before – this session will be an introduction / technique session and not a physically demanding training session.
Contents:
1. Explanation of mountain and fell running
2. Practical
3. Explanation of kit for races
4. Racing opportunities (East Wales and Wales representation)
If you would like to attend please email Tom Meredith, the East Wales Mountain and Fell Running Representative so we have an idea of numbers.
You will need to bring: Suitable clothes and layers for changeable weather conditions, grippy running shoes, waterproofs, hat, gloves, water, snacks, personal medication if required.
You do not need prior mountain or fell running experience – this is aimed at introducing interested athletes and coaches/officials to the discipline.
East Wales qualification is based on birth, 9-month residence or retention.
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Alice Meredith

Alice Meredith competing in the 2021 Inter-counties event

Useful Links

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Upcoming Mountain and Fell Running Events

Mountain and Fell Running Events

Development Day

Track and Field Coaching

Track and Field Coaching

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Useful Links

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Upcoming Trail & Mountain Events

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Cross Country Coaching

Cross Country Development Days

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Useful Links

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Upcoming Cross Country Events

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