top of page

Winter Track Training: From Spikes to Christmas Races

Winter can be a tough season for track coaches and athletes. With the cold weather and limited indoor facilities, keeping young athletes warm and motivated is essential.


We encourage parents to provide their young athletes with gloves, layers, and hats. This also allows coaches to focus on training without worrying about their comfort.

 

The Importance of Spikes for Teen Training


Having the right footwear is essential and spikes enhance grip and improve performance.  When purchasing spikes, remember;


  • the maximum length permitted on a track is 6mm

  • sprinters - shoes are stiff

  • distance runners - consider shoes with small heel cushioning

  • Always buy at least half to one size bigger than their shoe size

  • Buy second-hand. Try Vinted!

  • Extra spikes and key from StartFitness

 

Preparing for County Championships


Good luck to our cross-country teams competing in the County Championships on December 14th in Solihull.


Expect to see muddy faces and great performances; stay tuned for the results!


 

C H R I S T M A S & N E W Y E A R


Last Session

16th & 18th December 2024

Our last teen session is a road run in 'Christmas jumpers'


Leamington Parkrun

Saturday 4th January

Come and support, walk or run 5km


Warwick Junior Parkrun

Sunday 5th January

Come and support kids running 2km


Sessions Restart

6th & 8th January 2025

Comments


Leamington Athletics Academy (LAA) is a multi-event athletics club affiliated with England Athletics. As an Athletics club in Leamington and Warwick, we train athletes aged 4 – 18 in all track and field events. LAA is an inclusive athletics club for all abilitities and disabilities incuding cerebal palsy. Leamington Athletics Club. Leamington Athletics. Athletics Club in Leamington. Warwick Athletics. Athletics club in Warwick. Warwickshire athletics. Central Warwickshire Primary School athletics. Cross Country. CWPXC. Secondary School Athletics. Diability Athletics. CP Athletics. Cerebal Palsy Athletics. CP Athletics Day. England Athletics Clubs. Find an athletics club. Edmondscote Athletics Track. Edmondscote Athletics Track Compeitions. Edmondscote Athletics Track Parking. TCF. The Compeition Finder. Athletics Competitions. Find a Compeition.

info@leamingtonathletics.co.ukEdmonscote Athletics Track, Leamington Spa, CV32 6AD

© Leamington Athletics Acadamy  2025 - All rights reserved

bottom of page