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Meet your coaches
Leila Oliver
I’m Leila and I’m the head coach of Maidenhead AC. I lead a team of knowledgeable road running and endurance coaches and run leaders. You should meet all of us at some point coaching the Tuesday evening track sessions and if we’re not coaching some of us are probably doing the session alongside you. We are there to offer advice and support so please don’t hesitate to ask if you have a question about your running or the session. Read more information about what coaches can offer here.
Coaching Information
Warmups
Essential for performance and injury avoidance whether racing or training, a warmup is probably the most important part of any run, race or training session. Read and watch what makes a great warmup.
2026 September Hill Training Location Information
All sessions start at 18:15 wear hi-viz!
Tuesday 1st September: Kimbers Lane, SL6 2QP
The meeting point is the junction of Kimber’s Lane and Spring Hill. There is NO parking at Kimbers Lane or the new estate, please park at Ockwells Park and jog over via the footbridge at the end of Ockwells Road.
Tuesday 8th September: Monkey Island Lane Motorway Bridge, Bray, SL6 2BR
Meet at the bottom of the bridge. Please park in one of the car parks in Bray or jog over from the club (about 1.5 miles).
Tuesday 15th September: Punt Hill (Boyne Grove Park), Courthouse Rd, SL6 6JE
There is a very small car park and limited on street parking please jog or cycle.
Tuesday 22nd September: Rushington Avenue, SL6 1BY
Meet is the dip by the alleyway marked red. Please park at the club and jog over via the pedestrian crossings.
If you would like to do some hill training in your own time but are not sure what to do then the presentation below includes some sessions you can do on local hills around Maidenhead.
Missed a Tuesday night track session?
Don’t despair the coaches upload the sessions so they are available for you to do in your own time!
All sessions done in your own time are at your own risk and the information provided are the coaches notes only further guidance may have been provided on the night. Remember always do a RAMP warm up before you start your session.
Training Plans
If you have a race coming up and require a training plan some of our coaches are able to offer this service to members so please just ask. This is an additional service to your membership which coaches may charge for (a coach is anyone who holds a CiRF, Athletics Coach or Event Group Coach qualification only).