Training Sessions
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Academy (U11, U13, U15)
Please see our Academy page.
U17
We run training sessions on the track for U17 athletes on Tuesdays from 18:30 to 20:15.
(NB for club membership and competition purposes Under 17 athletes are aged over 15 and 16 and classified as ‘Junior’)
For more information, please e-mail juniors@lewesac.co.uk our Junior Athletes Coordinator,
Adult runners
We normally have a series of runs and training sessions available for adult runners of all levels of ability.
Tuesdays – on most Tuesdays there are town or countryside group runs (depending on season) and are at varying distances and cater for a range of abilities.. They start from the track and from various locations in and around Lewes and are lead by qualified leaders. On the first Tuesday of every month groups meet at a local pub instead.
Wednesdays – interval sessions on the track for our ‘Performance Group’ of faster male and female adult distance runners (mainly by invitation only).
Thursdays – interval session on the track for our ‘Event Group’ of all other adult runners. Different ability groups are coached from near-beginners to advanced.
Saturdays– The Club offers sessions on Saturday mornings. Each session can take different forms and offers coaching sessions for beginners and improving runners the chance to improve their running through track sessions.
Sundays – On most Sundays there is a longer distance countryside run from Lewes or from a point nearby.
If you are interested in any of the adult running sessions mentioned above with a view to joining the club, or would just like more information please contact David Foster Email: runningfit@lewesac.co.uk
If you are thinking about just starting running or have just dipped your toe into the joys of trundling around the town or the countryside, please make contact via the club’s contact page on this web site. Having made contact we can then help you on your journey.
Adult Track and Field
Adults have the opportunity to be coached in all the throws and jumping track and field events including track endurance events.
Those members or potential new members that wish to take on a new event are advised to contact the club or any of the event specific coaches for exact details and timing of coaching.
Race Walking (also includes speed walking, power walking, fast walking or just walking!)
Many will have seen walkers hot footing it around the track especially on a Saturday morning some are doing 10k ( 25 laps ) others doing fast intervals work.
Training schedule that are set by the coach are quite similar to running endurance sessions. One big difference is the technique required for walking basically one foot on the ground at all times and preferably with a straight leg during the initial contact with the ground. It may sound difficult and look hard to achieve but it is in fact relatively easy with the correct training.
Training is held most Saturday mornings or either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Other sessions are arranged as necessary and introductory training courses are planned during the Spring and Summer.
All club members across all ages and standards have the opportunity to race walk and join with others in a very friendly but competitive part of athletics. The race walking coach Pete Selby can be contacted at pwselby@hotmail.co.uk or just turn up at one of the sessions.