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The first session was delivered by Ros Shuttleworth from RS Physio. The session focused on the importance of biomechanical movement in relation to improving athlete performances and helping to develop mechanically robust athletes, able to withstand the demands of training and competition. 16 coaches from The Greater Peterborough Athletics Network attended this session, as well as a couple of athletes. The session combined theory and practical to provide coaches with an opportunity to practically assess the movement patterns of athletes and make a basic assessment. Ros provided coaches with some tangible ideas and exercises to use within training sessions as well as some 'self-help' exercises for athletes to incorporate away from training and in to their daily schedule.

The second GPAN coach development session was delivered by Helen Preston BSc(Hons) MCSP and three of her colleagues on Wednesday 6th November 2013. Helen is a Clinical Director and Chartered Physiotherapist at Prestons Health based in Peterborough and Oundle. 29 coaches and athletes from across GPAN attended this coach development workshop. The session aimed to (i) explore the multidimensional risk factors for developing pain in runners, (ii) identify the normal movement patterns required for efficient running and; (iii) facilitate an opportunity for coaches and runners to experience some key movement patterns in a supportive learning environment.

Tim Cook, Chair of the Greater Peterborough Athletics Network, commented "we are extremely grateful to Roz and Helen for giving up their time to come and speak to GPAN members. Both talks were interesting and stimulating and gave us food for thought. Feedback I've received has been particularly appreciative of the practical elements of the talks and the opportunity to discuss them with Helen and Roz."

The next GPAN coach and athlete development event will be held on Wednesday 29th January at the Embankment track, starting at 7pm. The session will cover Pilates for Runners and will be delivered by Helen Preston. If you would like more information about this workshop or other GPAN initiatives, please see the events page. The workshop is free to all coaches and athletes who are members of GPAN clubs.

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The Endurance Training session which took part at Stanground College saw the group complete laps of the field at different paces and time periods. The practical session was followed by a Q&A session which explored the benefits of Cross Country as a good way to improve performance on both the road and track.

GPAN will be holding some Cross Country training sessions from Landy Green starting on 12th December. Details may be found on the 'Events' page.

"We all had a really good time and are looking forward to the next event which is on Saturday 24th November and we would really like some more junior members to come along and have as much fun as we did"