The main club training sessions take place at Palmer Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5:30pm and 8:00pm. The exact start time of a session will be set by the coach. The club use the entire track and some endurance athletes will also run in the park and surrounding area. Parents can watch from the stands or can enjoy refreshments from the club house.
There is also an additional session for younger athletes on Friday evenings between 5.15pm and 6.15 pm
Some coaches offer an additional session on a Sunday morning at Palmer Park between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Please check with your coach about Sunday sessions. The club house is not always open on at Sunday morning sessions.
During the winter evenings many coaches opt for running indoor training sessions. Typically these will take place at local schools. Your coach will advise you when and if this will be a part of your programme.
Reading AC offers a variety of coaching sessions at different times in the season. Sessions are open to members either on a subscription membership of ‘pay as you go’ for £3.50 per session (£5 for non-members).
To participate in Reading AC training sessions you must be a member of the club. Follow this link to learn more about membership and to make a membership enquiry
Existing Members wishing to change training groups should contact the Membership Secretary, the Chair or the vice-Chair.
Sprint Sessions
| Group | Ages/Gender | Times |
|---|---|---|
| U14 & U16 sprints | U14 & U16 | Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Long sprints (200/400m) & hurdles | U16+ | Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Thursday 6:30-8:00pm Sunday 11:00-12:00pm |
| Junior sprints | U16, U18 & U20 | Thursday 6:30-7:30pm |
| 100m & 200m Group | All ages | Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm Thursday 5:30-7:00pm |
| Senior sprints | U18+ | Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Thursday 6:30-8:00pm |
| Junior hurdles and jumps | U12+ | Friday 5:15-6:16pm |
Endurance Sessions
| Group | Ages/Gender | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Junior endurance | U10-U18 | Tuesday 6:15-7:45pm Thursday 6:15-7:45pm Friday 5:15-6:15pm Sunday 9:40-12:00pm |
| Senior Endurance Groups | U16+ | Tuesday 6:15-8:00pm Thursday 6:15-8:00pm |
| Junior/Senior/Veteran Women Endurance Group |
U18+ women only | Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm Thursday 6:30-7:45pm |
Combined Events and Field Sessions
| Group | Ages/Gender | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Combined events (Heptathlon/Decathlon) |
U14+ | Tuesday 5:40-8:00pm Thursday 5:40-8:00pm Friday 5:15-6:15pm (pole vault) Sunday 9:40-12:00pm |
| High jump | U14+ | Tuesday 6:45-8:00pm Thursday 6:45-8:00pm |
| Long jump & sprints | U16, U18 & U20 | Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm |
| 100m & 200m Group | All ages | Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm Thursday 5:30-7:00pm Ad hoc sessions on Fridays and Sundays |
| Shot put | U14+ | Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm Thursday 6:00-7:00pm Winter at Willink Centre Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm |
| Long throws | U14+ | Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Thursday 6:30-8.00pm (conditioning) Friday 5:15-6:16pm |
Can’t find what you need?
If you are not able to find what you are looking for, or are seeking additional sessions or one to one coaching, Reading Athletic Club works with other businesses to provide opportunities for additional private coaching.
Sammy Ball athletics
Sammy provides small group and one-to-one sessions. Sammy is an international athlete and UK champion in Decathlon and indoor Heptathlon and so can cover virtually the entire range of running, hurdling, jumping and throwing.
Ibraham Turay - Apress
Ibrahim is a former Olympic sprinter who offers private and small group sessions and hurdles as well as general fitness and conditioning.
Fundemental Fitness
Fundemental Fitness and Athletics has a range of coaches who can cover multiple events.
The group also provides Summer Camps for school age athletes.
