Autumn Training & Winter Racing

Leamington Athletics Academy Team
1 day ago
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The Importance of Autumn Training

This time of year we plan for Summer 26. Cross country running serves as an excellent way to boost fitness during winter as well as building mental toughness and grit!

Partnering with Kenilworth Runners

LAA works in partership with Kenilworth Runners (KR) to support young athletes racing in cross country, so they will be your 'second team/claim' club. For further details on fixtures and events, click FIXTURES

How to Get Racing

If you are keen to join the West Midlands Cross Country league races, here is a straightforward process to get you started:

Express Your Interest: Email and tell us you want to race in the West Midlands XC.
Affiliate: We will affiliate you with LAA as your first club (£21).
Join Kenilworth Runners: Enroll with KR as your second club, for cross country (£20).
Get Your Kit: to keep costs down, LAA will pay for your green KR vest.
Check Race Dates: Check the calendar, we have 5 fixtures, all free to enter.
Notify Us: Let us know which races you are going to.
Capture the Moment: Send us pictures of the mud!

West Mids XC - race schedule

Here is the race day times & distances at each West Mids XC event;

11:00 U17G - 4km
11:25 U11B - 1.6km
11:40 U17B - 4.8km
12:05 U11G - 1.6km
12:20 U15B - 3.2km
12:40 U13G - 2.5km
13:00 U13B - 2.5km
13:20 U15G - 3.2km

It is great to be part of a team and support each other across the events. So, why not give it a go?

Indoor Racing Opportunities

Athletes aged U13 and older can compete indoors at venues like Loughborough, Sheffield, and Birmingham. You will need to be affiliated with LAA and the typical events include:

60m
60m Hurdles
Long Jump
High Jump
Shot Put

We will share updates as things are finalised and entries open for any of the indoor events. To see the months we have targeted to support athletes at indoor competition - click HERE

Parents Evening

ALL TOO MUCH TO TAKE IN??

Come to our 5minute 'Parents Evening' where we will explain about competing in winter.

Monday 22nd September 5.15pm & 6.15pm
Wednesday 24th September 5.15pm & 6.15pm

If you already have a question, email us HERE

LAA Kit

Gear Up for Success

Why not proudly represent LAA and buy some new training gear? For LAA hoodies, training t-shirts, and competition vests. Visit our website or click on this link - KIT

SEE YOU AT TRACK