During the winter, we run a variety of gym sessions at Archbishop Temple High School for different age groups and on different nights. There is one suitable for you.

For endurance runners the main night throughout the year is on the track at 7.00 pm on Tuesdays.

Other specialist groups meet at various times all year round, and you can discuss your individual program with the event coaches who attend the general sessions.

A T-shirt and shorts, and on cooler evenings a track suit of some sort. A pair of trainers will do to begin with.

Eventually you may need spikes or other specialist shoes, and if you compete for the Club you will need a club vest at a cost of approximately £15.

During the summer (April to September) we meet at the UCLan Sports Arena on Tom Benson Way. The under 11's meet on Thursdays from 6.30 to 7.45, and the under 15's the same time on Wednesdays.

Helen Clitheroe won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester and is the current National Record holder for the 3000m Steeplechase. We have several international athletes and have had athletes compete at Olympic, World Championships and Commonwealth levels. Our Young Athletes Team is in the Northern Premier Division, and we have a team in the National Junior League. The Senior Team compete successfully in the Northern League. Our athletes regularly win medals at County, and other, Championships.

We also compete in the local Mid-Lancs Leagues for both Cross Country and Track, where there are opportunities for all athletes of 11+ to compete.

There are a number of competitions for under 11's, and the Club enters four leagues which cater for young athletes (under 15's). In addition, there are many competitions you can enter as an individual, including County, Northern and National Championships.

The highlight for younger athletes is the Club Championships, with two days of competition in mid September. 

Training With Preston Harriers

Athletics games, sprints, jumps, relays and throws. This is a fun session, but learning the basics at the same time. There are opportunities to compete as part of a team, and to take part in Sportshall Athletics during the winter. Your performances are recorded throughout the year, and everyone gets a certificate and badge at the presentation disco.

For Under 15's

We prefer you not to specialize. General coaching sessions cover the basics of middle distance, sprints, hurdles, relays, long jump, high jump, triple jump, shot, hammer, discus and javelin. We run an induction group that involves 2 throws, 2 jumps, and 2 track sessions to coach basics and identify ability, before you move into more advanced groups.

Additional specialized coaching is available for athletes who want to progress further, and are 13 or over.
Awards are given at the end of the season, based on the years' performances.

All other Athletes

Training is aimed at beginners to seasoned athletes, from people aiming to improve running fitness to those who are aiming to take part in competative events. All welcome, sessions are varied and enjoyable! Advice and assistance offered by a coach and helpers.

See the coaching contacts elsewhere on this site.

Directions to the track at UCLan Sports Arena are as follows
 

• From the north or south of Preston turn off the M6 motorway at Junction 32 to join the M55.
  Leave the M55 motorway at Junction 1 and take the Preston turn off (Ibis Hotel on your left) and immediately take the first left signposted ‘UCLan Sports Arena’.
  Follow the B6241 (Eastway - Lightfoot Lane - Tom Benson Way) signposted ‘UCLan Sports Arena’ until the fifth roundabout (after passing over the canal) where you turn right into UCLan Sports Arena.
  Follow the road to its end where there is a car park alongside the track.
  The entrance to the track is via the footpath which passes beneath the cycle track. If you are travelling by coach please park in the coach park by reception and continue on foot.

Click here for a map.

JOINING PRESTON HARRIERS

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