SEVERAL York sports and fitness centres are offering free training sessions for all levels and abilities to help you prepare for Race For Life.

Whether you choose to walk or run, fitness experts recommend that you do some preparation first. Meet at the venue unless stated otherwise.

Barbican

Running club on Wednesdays from 7-8pm with Rebecca Hanley.

Fitness First

Fridays 6pm-7pm. Anyone wishing to come along to the sessions must book over the phone as places will have to be limited to 15. To book your free place call 01904 693322.

Courtney's

The following sessions aim to build distance and stamina for walking/running. For more information call 01904 642162.

Monday, April 15: Courtney's track 6.30pm
Friday, April 19: St Oswald's Church, Fulford 7pm
Monday, April 22: Courtney's track 6.30pm
Monday, April 29: Courtney's track 6.30pm
Friday, May 3: Knavesmire 7pm
Monday, May 6: Courtney's track 6 pm
Friday, May 10: Knavesmire 7pm
Monday, May 13: Courtney's track 6.30pm
Thursday, May 16: Knavesmire 7pm
Sunday, May 19: Warm up 10am for the Race For Life at 11am. There will be a picnic afterwards from noon.

Ask the physio...

IF you would like to take part in Race For Life but are worried about an old injury or unsure how to prepare and train for the event, then help is at hand.

The York Physiotherapy Practice, in Gale Lane, Acomb, will be offering free advice sessions to women taking part in the race.

They will be running small group sessions, giving general advice on preparing to run, or tips on how to improve performance.

They are also offering a half hour of one-to-one advice for women who have specific problems or old injuries that could cause them difficulties.

Once women have entered the race and have their registration number they can telephone York Physiotherapy Practice on 01904 784055 to set up a free consultation with one of its chartered physiotherapists.