Youth Running Clinic

Focused small-group coaching for young runners preparing for cross country and track events.

Youth Running Clinics are designed for athletes who want more individual feedback than they usually receive in school, club or squad training.

Each clinic has a defined event or performance focus, such as cross country, 800m, 1500m or 3000m preparation, with coaching directed toward the specific demands of that event.

What athletes can work on

Depending on the clinic focus, sessions may include:

• pacing and effort control

• running technique

• race starts and positioning

• changes of pace and finishing

• hills and variable terrain

• race tactics and decision-making

• event-specific warm-up and preparation

• practising realistic race situations

Athletes receive individual observation and feedback within the group session.

Who should attend?

A Youth Running Clinic may be useful for an athlete who:

• has an upcoming school, district, regional or club event

• is unsure how to pace an 800m, 1500m, 3000m or cross-country race

• wants feedback on running technique or race execution

• trains in a larger group but receives limited individual coaching

• is moving from general participation toward more competitive running

• wants to practise race-specific skills before competition

Clinics can accommodate different levels of experience, but each session retains a clear event or training focus.

Why a clinic?

Regular squads are valuable for building fitness and consistent training.

A clinic serves a different purpose.

Smaller numbers allow more time for athletes to be observed individually, practise specific skills and receive feedback on how they run and race.

Athletes can attend a clinic as a standalone session or alongside their usual school, club or individual training.

Clinic types

Cross Country

Prepare for the demands of school and club cross-country racing.

Sessions may include pacing over variable terrain, hills, changes of rhythm, race positioning and finishing.

Track Running

Focused preparation for events such as:

• 800m

• 1500m

• 3000m

Sessions may include pacing, lap judgement, positioning, tactical changes of pace and race-specific practice.

Locations

Youth Running Clinics are offered at selected Brisbane athletics and running venues, including UQ Athletics Centre and QSAC.

The venue, date, time and clinic focus are shown for each available session.

Book a Youth Running Clinic

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