Training

Manx Harriers run numerous training sessions a week throughout the year from sprints to middle distance, race walking coaching and technique work, throws, jumps, circuits, 365 training and sports hall athletics. Manx Harriers is an inclusive club and everyone is welcome regardless of their age or ability.

UK Athletics Qualified Coaches are at all sessions.

Manx Harriers Coaching/Training Sessions

All athletes are reminded that the NSC track is a public facility. If you wish to use it you have to pay for the privilege. This can be done by becoming a member of the NSC for a nominal charge for the year or by paying £2.60 juniors or Adults check at NSC, each time you use the track. Your club membership does NOT cover use of the track.
Level Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Senior, Under, 20/18 and Vets

 

Expert

HJ – 6 to 8pm

HM/Marathon

5.45pm Venues contact Nigel

Sprints – 6 to 7.15pm, Contact Di

Endurance Running – 6 to 7pm – Ramsey, Mooragh – Steve Partington

Horizontal Jumps – 6 to 7pm

Race Walking – at Clubhouse –

5.30m to 7pm check with Allan for venue.

Pole Vault –

5 to 7pm

Endurance

6 to 7.30pm ish. Andy Fox

Throws – 5 to 7pm

HM/Marathon – 5.45pm Venues contact Nigel

Sprints  (Hurdles in Spring) – 6 to 7.15pm contact Di

High Jump – 6 to 8pm

Race walking (Track) – 5 to 6pm with Steve  on track and 5.30pm to 7pm with Allan at Clubhouse

Horizontal Jumps

6 to 7pm

Sprints –

5pm to 6pm U14 and above only – contact Di

 

Pole Vault –

5 to 7pm

HM/Marathon

Contact Nigel

Sprints – 10.15 – 11.30am all ages contact Di

Hurdles –

12 noon

Contact Di

Endurance

9.30am to 11am ish

Pulrose in main

Hurdles – 9.30am to 10.45am

Weather Permitting – Contact Di to check if session is on

U12,14,16,18

 

Developing & Progressing (365)

High Jump – 5 to 6pm

Sprints –  6 to 7.15pm – Contact Di

Horizontal Jumps – 6 to 7pm

Pole Vault –

5 to 7pm

Junior Mid Dist

13/14 to 16 – 6pm

10 to 13 – 5pm

Throws – 5 to 7pm

Sprints – See above.

365 T&F (NSC) –

6 to 7pm

Under 12 to 18

High Jump –

5 to 6pm

Race Walking (Track) – 5 to 6

Horizontal Jumps

6 to 7pm

Pole Vault –

5 to 7pm

Jun Race Walk (Track)

10 to 11am

Hurdles –

12 noon, Contact Di

Hurdles – 9.30am to 10.45am

Weather Permitting – Contact Di to check if session is on

Under 8 and 10 – 365

Beginners

T&F (NSC Track)–

Under 8 and 10 –

6 to 7pm

 

 

Sessions are free to members of Manx Harriers. We will allow a period of 3 or 4 weeks for juniors to decide if they enjoy and like the sessions. If so we expect them to join the club.

 

Notes

  1. Athlete progression is covered as below –
  • 365 Programme – Beginners 6 to 10 years
  • Developing and Progressing Programme (365) – 10 years to 16/17 years
  • Expert Programme – 15/16 years Upwards – Seniors/Vets

Movement between levels is based upon age and/or ability of the athlete in question. Decisions to move levels in discussion with coaches.

  1. High Jump – Developing and Progressing Programme (365) –

Presently we do not have enough coaches to work weekly with younger athletes in this area. Coaching will be available from 6 to 7pm for athletes in these areas courtesy of John Whitlow on monthly Thursday evenings. See Manx Harriers Facebook page for further details.

  1. Throws – Developing and Progressing Programme (365) –

Presently we do not have a throws coach for this session. As such, experienced throws athlete Richard Bell and Alice Bell will help on a monthly basis. Check MH Facebook page for details.

  1. Sprints Expert Programme –

Some Hurdles work is also done in this programme. Di Shimell is offering sessions in this programme. You can contact her to try the sessions out and discuss training on 623582/450488 or dishimell@manx.net

  1. Contact details for sessions –

We advise that if you are going to attend a session for the first time you must contact the relevant coach in advance to check this is the best session for you and that there is space for you. Once you have attended and know the session is right for you then discussion can be ongoing with the coaches at the session.

We advise youngsters attend one of the 365 sessions first before going to a specialised group.

    1. 365 Programme – Andy Fox U8 to U10 at 495830 or andyfox059@gmail.com
      Steve Partington U12 to U18 at 489583 or stevepartington65@gmail.com
    2. Expert Programme – Race Walking – Allan Callow 473354 or n.k.@manx.net and Steve Partington 489582 or stevepartington65@gmail.com
    3. Sprints and Hurdles – Di Shimell – 623582 or dishimell@manx.net
    4. Horizontal Jumps – Peter Kaneen – 852884 pjkaneen@outlook.com or Bridget Kaneen – bridgetkaneen@gmail.com
    5. High Jump, Pole Vault and Throws – John Whitlow – 435148, john8@googlemail.com
    6. Marathon – Nigel Armstrong – 487478, nigearmstrong@gmail.com
    7. Endurance – 800m up to Half Marathon including XC – Andy Fox 495830 or andyfox059@gmail.com
    8. Junior Middle Distance group – Andy Fox 495830 or andyfox059@gmail.com