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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EARLY SPRINT TRAINING
# SAF Track, Nathan
When 6am Wednesdays all year
Type Sprint interval training targeting 100/200/400 races
Contact Graham Scully email scullygra@gmail.com
Training sessions involve warm up exercises, followed by interval training over various distances. Track Fee $6.
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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 5.00pm all year
What Sprints and hurdles training
Contact Harry Giles 0472 715 096
No charge, all welcome. Contact Harry 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 6.00 am Tuesday and Thursday
Type Sprints - 60m to 400m
Contact Renee Briffa 0433 660 551 for further information
University of Sunshine Coast Athletic Club members receive free track access during these sessions , and for non-members track fees are paid directly to the University and are currently $5.75. A training/coaching fee of $15 per session applies on top of that, paid to Renee.​
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
# 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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