Group Training Options South East Queensland -
All Welcome
Masters Athletes north and west of the Sunshine Coast, please enquire with your local athletics club.
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SPRINT TRAINING
# SAF Track, Nathan
When 7am Wednesdays and Saturdays all year
Type Sprints and conditioning for sprints
Contact John Wight email oj.rbwight@gmail.com
Training sessions usually involve warm up exercises/short jog around the track, followed by such activities as interval training and starts training. Participants always do a warm down of stretches and exercise. Track Fee $6.
Participants are welcome to meet afterwards for coffee and a chat at McDonald's, Sunnybank.
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# Nudgee College Oval
When Tuesday and Thursdays, 5.30 - 7.30 pm all year
What Sprints training and coaching
Contact Travis Venema, 0409 263 579 or email travis.venema@gmail.com
Travis is a qualified and experienced coach of Olympic, World Champs, World Relay, World Juniors, Commonwealth, Oceania, National and State medallists and athletes.
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Coaching/training fees apply to these sessions, casual or monthly.
# Keith Beavis Oval Windsor
When Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm all year
What Sprints and hurdles training
Contact Chris Sheldon 0419 023 605 or email christophersheldon@bigpond.com
No charge, all welcome. Contact Chris for further details.
# Griffith University Gold Coast Track
When Tuesday and Thursdays, 4.00 - 6.00 pm, Sundays 7.30 to 9.30 am all year
What Sprints training and coaching
Contact Chris Brack, email bracky428@gmail.com
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$4.00 track fee applies to all sessions. No coaching/training fees apply until you decide to commit to regular training - speak with Chris about this.
# Gold Coast Performance Centre Runaway Bay
When Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4.00 - 6.00 pm all year
What Sprints training and coaching
Contact Chris Brack, email bracky428@gmail.com
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$4.00 track fee applies to all sessions. No coaching/training fees apply until you decide to commit to regular training - speak with Chris about this.
# University of the Sunshine Coast Track, Sippy Downs
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When 7.00 am Monday and Wednesday
Type Sprints
Contact Steve Hastie 0468 686 610 for further information
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MIDDLE DISTANCE AND DISTANCE RUNNING TRAINING
# Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park Ipswich
When 4.00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Type Interval training for middle to distance athletes
Contact Peter Reeves email: mrpeterreeves@hotmail.com
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No cost for training
# Near Ipswich District Court, Ellenborough St Ipswich
When 5.00am Sundays
Type Long run
Contact Peter Reeves email: mrpeterreeves@hotmail.com
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No cost
# University of the Sunshine Coast Track, Sippy Downs
When 5.00 pm Wednesdays
Type Speed session for middle to distance athletes
Contact Steve Hastie 0468 686 610 for further information
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# Alexandra Headland
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When 5.00 pm Mondays
Type Hill sprints alternating this session with an 8-12k run on undulating bush trails and parks along the Maroochy River
# Alexandra Headland SLSC
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When 6.00 am Sundays in Winter, 5.30 am Summer
Type Group long run for distance runners
After the run, the group finishes with breakfast at the cafe under the club looking out over the ocean
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ALTERNATIVE/REHAB TRAINING
# Yeronga Park Swimming Pool, 55 School Rd, Yeronga
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When 11 am Fridays
Type Deep Water Running
Contact Col Buyers - 0434 731 565 or email colinbuyers@gmail.com
Deep water running is a great alternative for athletes trying to stay fit while recovering from injuries that preclude running. A flotation belt is required, but may be borrowed at the pool. The pool is heated and comfortable even on winter days.
Stay and enjoy a coffee or healthy lunch at the pool after.
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