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Our Training |
At Aberystwyth AC we have a totally inclusive approach, so whether you are a Junior, Senior or Veteran, Novice or Seasoned runner, we have something for you. Our training supports the tried and tested approach of three core runs each week;
Don't forget - you can always run more sessions if you want but recovery is an important part of training. A simple guide - remember that you have to train if you want to improve but, you are not a slave to your training. You are your own best teacher - listen to your body and if you're tired or have some injury, ease up or rest. |
Our Coaches |
Our coaches will work with you during training sessions to help you get the strength, speed and stamina you want so that you can do well in your races. Our coaches will help you tailor programme to your capability and to identify a pace that you will be able to comfortably finish your target race. These plans will be integrated with our weekly training sessions and will tell you what you need to do each day - but they are flexible so that you can build your running around your capability and goals. If you think you can do more, ask a coach on how best to add more, if you're struggling ask the coach for advice. You will also be able to draw on the experience of our seasoned runners, find out what has worked for them - and what hasn't. Coached training sessions are spread across the week so that you can target those core sessions and - with the help of the coaches - make sure they are tailored to your capabilities. |
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New Runner Introductory Programmes |
For people new to running we will work with you in the early sessions to look at your capability and suggest the training that is best for you. All we ask at the beginning is that you are able to run for at least 15 minutes. It is a good idea to have a goal, our coaches will encourage you to set a realistic goal for your training. We have two induction programmes;
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Seasoned Runners |
For seasoned runners our training will help to maintain and develop your ability, so that you can set and complete your own programme of races. Our training programmes include road, track and trail work, speed sessions and hill work in fact, everything you need to support your training goals.
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Our Weekly Training Sessions |
We have three coached training sessions each week;
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Long Slow Runs |
We don't have training session for that 3rd core - the Long Slow Run. Most runners will do these at the weekend - but our Friday night social runs can fit the bill. Alternatively, if you're on one of our Novice programmes, our coaches will include a suitable run in your training programme - these will increase with distance as you get closer to your target race - but your ability to achieve the distances will also be increasing. |