Sprint
training
If you want to improve your running technique and speed, Woodford green AC is an excellent place to start.
Yemi Mary John
About
We work closely with England Athletics and qualified coaches to ensure you or your child is offered expert guidance.
We receive athletes from year 7 upwards, while year 3 to 6 athletes can enrol on the WASPS section of the club.
Our various training sessions take place at Ashton Playing Fields and are tailored to mixed abilities.
The atmosphere is friendly and encouraging.
What to expect
Our sprinting program builds on the foundations of speed, strength and durability required for world-class performance.
A typical session will start with the following:
- Warmups
- Drills
- Training session
- Lastly, a cooldown & stretches
Lower: Under 16
Age 13 to 15 on 31st August
Sprint coaches for lower ages
- Tuesdays, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
- Thursdays, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Enquiries for age 13+
Upper: U17 to U20 age group
AGE 14 to 17 on 31st August
For athletes aged 14 to 18 on 31st August—a pivotal stage where strong foundations meet growing ambition, and performance begins to take shape.
Positioned between younger development squads (U16) and senior-level (U23) groups, it offers a focused, age-appropriate environment that meets athletes exactly where they are. It’s the ideal setting for those ready to train with intent, progress alongside their peers, and prepare for the next level.
As a guide, the entry standard for this group is typically aimed at athletes reaching PB Awards Black 6+ level, according to the retrospective performance benchmarks for their age group.
Tuesday (one group session)
- 6:00 – 7:10pm (Track)
S1: Max Velocity + Frontside Mechanics - 7:10 – 8:00pm (Gym)
Strength & Conditioning
Thursday
- Session 1
5:50 – 7:00pm (Track)
S1: Plyos + Acceleration + Flying 30s + Speed Endurance (60–200m) - Session 2
🕖 6:50 – 8:00pm (Track)
S2: Plyos + Acceleration + Flying 30s + Speed Endurance (200–400m)
Saturday
- 10:00 – 11:30/45am (Track)
Blocks + Acceleration + Split Finish Work - 12:30 – 1:30pm (Gym)
S&C – Force Development
Enquiries for athletes aged 14–17
Upper & senior athletes
Age 16+ on 31st August
Sprint coaches for ages 16+ to senior athletes.
- Tuesdays: 6-7:30
- Thursdays: 6-7:30
- Saturday: 9:30-12:00
Enquiries for age 15+ & SENIOR ATHLETES
WOODFORD GREEN AC
WITH ESSEX LADIES
Find us
598 Chigwell Road,
Woodford Bridge
Essex, IG8 8AA