Coaching
At DUAXC we are very fortunate to have strong links with Durham City Harriers, and this has had a great impact on the available coaching. DUAXC has two coaches, Peter Coates (below left), a world double decathlon silver medalist, and Bryan Mackaye (below right), a former 51 minute ten miler. Bryan usually takes the middle and long distance sessions, while Peter's experience in practically every sinlge event means that he coaches sprints, jumps and the odd throw.
Be sure to come down and introduce yourself!
Also, because of our links with Durham City Harriers, members are asked to help take a session with the Harriers' junior members (usually one would only help out once or twice a year). A knock-on effect of this has been that several club members have themselves obtained a Level 1 Athletics Coaching Qualification, with some also having a Level 2 as well.
Therefore, within the club itself there is vast knowledge about training techniques, diet, injury prevention and even where the best physios and masseurs are, so just ask!
