Keele Athletics and Cross Country Club is an inclusive and friendly club of athletes who partake in Track, Field, and Cross Country events.

Training

Sessions take place at the following times:

Monday- Sprints at Northwood track 17:30-19:00

Tuesday- Endurance at Keele track 18:00-20:00

Wednesday- Social run 14:00, Steady run 14:00, sprints at Northwood track 17:30-19:00, strength and conditioning 18:00-19:00

Thursday- Endurance at the track 18:00-20.00

Friday- Sprints at Keele track 17:30-19:00, strength and conditioning 18:00-19:00

Saturday- Hills training 9:00

Sunday- Long run 9:00

We meet outside the sports centre before each session and either go on to the track, head over to the business loop or set off for a jog around the local area together.

We have an endurance coach and a sprints coach from outside of the university to run our sessions, both are fully UK Athletics licenced and experienced. Both coached training is included in the competitive membership (minus the track fee at Northwood).

Strength and conditioning is coached by our trainer at Keele gym, which has an additional cost paid to the sports centre.

Events

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities to compete; there are various open meets and athletics competitions that are hosted by other universities that we plan to take part in as a club. The most well-looked-forward-to events are the BUCS Cross Country, Indoor Athletics and Outdoor Athletics races. The BUCS events are fantastic experiences, and help us bond as a club. Following the Cross Country event, there is a night out held by the host university. If you have an interest in partaking in rewarding events and having an amazing time in the evening, BUCS events are perfect for you!

The NSCCL Cross Country series is a local open event, and this year, as part of the competitive membership, you will have free entry! It is so much fun for all abilities so we encourage our members to take part no matter their experience or goals. Trust us, you don't want to miss out on our Cross Country karaoke!

If races aren't your thing, Alton Towers holds an annual run... need we say more!

Socials

Our socials are on Wednesday evenings; this could change throughout the term, so make sure to join our Instagram or WhatsApp group to stay in the loop! These socials include going to the SU for drinks and a boogie, but throughout the semesters, we will also have other opportunities to bond as a club. Possible other socials include: Club Meals, Bowling, Training Weekends, and lots more exciting things. Keep your eyes peeled for more 

Contact

If you have any questions, email us at au.athleticscrosscountry@keele.ac.uk or message us on Instagram.

Abigail Davies - Club Captain

Efa Baines - Cross Country Captain

Emma Austin - Athletics Captain

Dan Foulkes - Secretary

Zac Priestley - Social Run Leader

Jake Cooke - Social Sec

Charlotte Simpson - Treasurer

Milly Lever - Charity Sec 

James Longvill - Welfare Officer