Grange Track Squad - Running Coaching

17/10/2026

Second of the Athletics SA launch meets took place today at SAAS.
We had 8 runners in the 800m. They were all given target times to hit at 200m and 400m as we try to establish pacing tactics to maximise performance.
Juve, despite being unhappy with his race, ran his second fastest 800m in 1:57.76. The coach was satisfied with that race.
Andre ran a solid race and hit the first lap targets, he will continue to focus on 400m as his favoured event.
Beth went out a bit too hard and paid the price in the final 100m, a tweak to that and she can go faster next week.
Aneske maintained form when others faltered in the last 25 meters, she picked off numerous runners and was happy with her finish. Can attack harder next race and get that PB down.
All 4 of these high school athletes will be in Action at Athletics SA All Schools Championships next weekend.
We had four under 14 runners in action today.
Harrison making his PAAC debut is working on tactics and pacing ahead of primary school nationals. He didn't get it perfect but tried to follow the plan, and will continue to develop.
Three girls in heat 3 of the 800m and they all ran PB's.
Narla had me worried as she was way under target pace in the first lap but she backed it up with a strong second lap and took 7 seconds off her 800m PB from September.
Caitlyn was also in the mood to run fast and took 5 seconds off her best from last season. I know she will get faster when she masters the pacing.
Maddy, also making her ASA debut, had targeted a sub 3:00 run, she was brave but a bit too fast in the first 200m. Her determination showed in the homestrait and she finished in 3:00.53, a PB.
Josh is a future decathlete, who has multiple coaches to go with the multiple events he does, he had a run in the 200m hurdles and 200m as he prepares for All Schools.

Rachel is our lone athlete running SAAL Flinders tomorrow.

Big weekend coming up for the high school athletes battling to finish top 2 and get a spot on the state team for National All Schools Championships in Perth.

GTS are sponsored by
BAKERY ON O'CONNELL
Inspirations Paint Seaton
Ramsey Family Farm

10/10/2026

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10/10/2026

2026/27 Athletics season has officially started 👏

The squad was well represented at the Athletics SA Season Launch 1 today. Mainly the middle distance crew of school age.
Our sole sprinter for the day was Jason who won heat 1 in an impressive but windy 10:92.
Juve had a PB on his mind in the 1500m and set off at a very ambitious pace, the legs were not quite ready for that challenge and he blew up and shut the attempt down. New comer Jack made his ASA debut aged 10, he got a bit excited in the first lap of the 1500m and paid the price. A great effort and a lesson hopefully learnt.
We had 3 girls in the 1500m, Aneske led early but went too hard and struggled home. Narla, also on debut, was our standout performer for the day, she paced herself well and finished in 5:26, a 20 second PB from her last race in September. Caitlyn,back for her second season, ran well early but ran out of gas a little.
Andre and Beth had a hit out over 400m, both ticked some boxes in terms of goals set and will be sharper for All Schools in two weeks.
Plenty of lessons learnt today.
Shout out to Maddie, Alex and Oli who trained and supported those racing.
The sprint crew continued their preparation for the season with a training session at PAAC.
SAAL Marion tomorrow for Ella.

GTS are sponsored by
BAKERY ON O'CONNELL
Inspirations Paint Seaton
The Ramsey Family Farm

08/10/2026

Great facilities in Brisbane so happy to be heading back in 2027 for junior nationals

Australian Athletics has confirmed that the Australian Athletics Junior (Under Age) Championships will return to Brisbane in 2027, following the outstanding success of this year’s Championships at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC). The 2027 Championships will be held at QSAC from Ap...

25/09/2026

Congratulations to Henry and Harrison on being selected in the School Sport SA State Team for Primary School Nationals.
Great job boys ❤️💙🤍

15/09/2026

Congratulations to Harrison who has finished 13th in the 10 year olds event at School Sport Australia Cross Country National Championships.
Not sure he followed the pre race instructions by going to the lead from the start 🤦‍♂️. A great learning experience.
Relays coming up in a couple of days.

14/09/2026

Good luck to Harrison who runs for SA at School Sport Australia Cross Country Nationals in Sydney this week. Go well.

07/09/2026

Congratulations to former GTS athlete Laurence Andriani who has won the SANFL U18 best player award.
Amazing for a 16 year old who has another year in that age group, he only played 12 games before moving up to the league reserves team.
His final game of the season will be on the MCG on Grand Final day in the AFL Futures match. 2027 will be his draft year.
His time running with us showed what determination and pushing oneself looks like.
Loz we are all so proud of you and are loving following your success.

https://sanfl.com.au/league/news/laurence-andriani-wins-2026-mccallum-tomkins-medal/

07/09/2026

Saturday morning and GTS were out in force at BAKERY ON O'CONNELL

03/09/2026

Season 26/27 started today for our primary school aged athletes. They competed in School Sport SA track and field championships. This is a pathway event to state team selection.
We were well represented:

Henry Schwerdt 200m gold, 100m silver, LJ silver, relay bronze
Maddie Reynolds 200m gold
Harrison Stephens 800 gold, 1500 silver (under previous record)
Narla Sarecki 800 gold, 1500 gold, HJ bronze
Isla McIllroy 1500 bronze
Jack Moss 1500 4th
Caitlyn Hansen 1500 9th

Most of these performances were PB’s
The medalists all stand a good chance of being selected in the SA team for School Sport Australia nationals in December.

Awesome effort by all of them.
Apologies for not getting photos of everyone.

GTS are sponsored by
BAKERY ON O'CONNELL
Inspirations Paint