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We are an inclusive, multi-event, athletics training group, for all ages. Based in Stockport, we train at Woodbank Stadium. Priced at only £4 per session

Based in Stockport, we train at Woodbank Athletics Stadium & Park. The coaching and training approach is athlete centred and is focused on developing fundamental movement skills and technique across eight different events.This is achieved through variety, in a constructive, organised, progressive manner, within a FUN, encouraging and positive environment. Running, Jumping and Throwing are the foundations on which all Sport is dependent.Therefore, if you see yourself as the next Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Robin Van Persie or Andy Murray – a multi-event Athletics approach will help you with your overall development requirements and sporting ambitions. If, however, the aim is to keep fit & healthy; have some fun; be part of a training group and make new friends, then our group offers this as well. Everyone is welcome.

01/03/2026

I'm delighted with all the feedback that I received from yesterday's last Primary School XC race of the season at Woodbank Park. I'm very proud of all our athletes who get involved in this toughest of events that develops excellent physical & mental strength in the youngest within our training group.

27/02/2026

The last Primary School XC race of the season is tomorrow and I am really proud of all our young Combined Event athletes who have used these races as part of their Endurance training over the Winter months.

I am delighted that as a group we have introduced these races to individuals, who had previously never done XC and I'm glad to hear that they have enjoyed the new experience as part of their DEVELOPMENT!

I hope that on this occasion I am allowed to highlight our Year 6s for which tomorrow will be there final ever race as Primary School athletes. The Outcomes that I highlight below speak for themselves, whether it be final finishing positions or best ever results achieved. What I would like to stress is the PROCESS by which these Outcomes are being achieved. The attitude for a start, by this young group of athletes, to their Endurance training, is absolutely Phenomenal. Secondly, these athletes do not turn up for training and just do Endurance, Early Specialisation is not what we believe in for a multitude of reasons. They are all Combined Eventers and will remain so during their DEVELOPMENTAL years. As such and just as one example, Flo, Jack, William & Zari were NOT doing an Endurance session on Monday, they were working on their Speed, Flexibility (mobility), Coordination and Strength (Plus many other things!!) through a sprint hurdles session.......William & Zari then went on to a Shot session on Tuesday.....etc etc If you then throw into the equation winter illnesses; niggly injuries (mainly growth related); frequency of training.........etc etc etc then I'm sure you will all agree with me that the results below from our year 6s are really Outstanding! Congratulations Flo, Zari, Will, Jack & Harry!!!! These results should serve as real inspiration to the whole group!

I am extremely Proud of you and thank you for keeping to a well planned & defined Training & Competition schedule that has the Long Term as it's Priority. I once heard a coach say " I have a fantastic endurance athlete who is 20 years old...........How do I get her into Steeplechase!?" You won't need to ask that question with regard to the athletes below as they have been doing Endurance & Hurdling from a very young age!!!

I hope we have a massive turn out from the group tomorrow and Enjoy the event for ALL THE RIGHT REASONS!

Finally, a massive thank you to Stockport Harriers who continue to organise this fabulous event/opportunity for young athletes in the area!

21/02/2026

Really inspiring images from the National XC Championships! Congratulations to Rowan & Violet for getting involved as Combined Eventers! A great race pace training session and valuable experience gained.

19/02/2026

Delighted with how our Half Term Training has gone and we have made good progress with many events - HJ, LJ, Shot, Javelin......etc etc. We are still in February, but for those training consistently & frequently it's looking really good for the upcoming Outdoor T&F season. The week ended on a lovely note today, when Hannah Nuttall, just crowned UK athletics 3000m indoor champion spent some time with the group! Thank you Hannah and all the very best for the rest of the Indoor Season and the rest of the athletic year!

16/02/2026

Probably the wettest and coldest conditions we have trained in this winter with underfoot conditions really testing. The group will certainly have taken their endurance fitness to another level today!

07/02/2026

So So So Proud of a young group of Combined Event athletes who get out there and mix it with Early Specialisation Endurance athletes in order to work on their aerobic energy system; mental strength and all round fitness: The endurance training today took place at the Heaton Park MACCL and Woodbank Park Park Run:

02/02/2026

Over the last two weekends there have been so many different successes and progressions within the group. Some have competed for the first time at; the Northern XC Championships; the Greater Manchester Schools XC Championships.......done a Park Run for the first time. There have been a number of endurance PBs achieved and as a Combined events group who don't early specialise in Endurance some of the places achieved are outstanding. I'm not into building adult aerobic engines in children and recognise that SPEED is in fact KING whilst developing young athletes. As such Rowan & Abbie have both competed indoors in the Northern Championships!

Absolutely delighted with the DEVELOPMENT of certain members of the group who are keeping very close to the LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT MODEL advocated by UK Athletics.

19/01/2026

Another great Weekend of Athletics from introducing Primary school athletes to XC (Nadia & Josh) to getting great Outcomes in the event with Top 10 finishes from Flo (2nd), Zari (3rd) & Jack (3rd) to Abbie & Rowan going indoors and achieving 600m & 60m PBs respectively......to others doing Park Runs and achieving PBs (Emmeline). Extremely Proud of the group and by the commitment to good Process being demonstrated by many. Congratulations to all who got out there this weekend and competed and worked on their fitness!

10/01/2026

Whilst Abbie went to the Indoor Championships to compete in 60m & Long Jump the rest of the group went to the Tatton Park MACCL and got some good endurance work in through some tough weather and underfoot conditions. Well done everyone!

03/01/2026

Extremely Proud of these three Cheshire Combined Eventers who were competing in the Cheshire XC Championships today and produced some fabulous results! Congratulations Zari(4th), Jack (5th) and Rowan (23rd). Great learning, experience.......long term development!

The focus is increasingly on getting the PROCESS right and so the Outcomes will only ever get better!

30/12/2025

Great Fun session this afternoon as the last session of the year. The Parent group were great Sports and made it special for our young athletes! Thank you Faith for the lovely photos! Can I take this opportunity to Wish all the group and friends of the group a Very Happy New Year!

23/12/2025

As a Coach I am only ever talking to my athletes about achieving good Process and then the Outcomes will naturally follow.

I am only ever focused on achieving Good Process in the work that I do.

An example is that for two weeks during the Christmas break when: Children are off school and have more energy; there is the opportunity to train at an earlier time in the Light and in Warmer Conditions........etc etc we do exactly that!!

Great High Jump/Javelin session yesterday in which we worked on achieving good Process and progress was made on many fronts with the athletes that I had the pleasure to coach, thanks to their very supportive and understanding parents.

Today will be the last training session before Christmas so can I please take this Opportunity to wish all the training group and all our supporters a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Address

Woodbank Stadium/Woodbank Pk
Stockport
SK14

Website

http://www.stockportathleticscoaching.co.uk/

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