The Extra Yard - Speed Coaching

07/09/2026

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07/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ 60/60 Challenge is underway!

Our first 400m is in the bag thanks to , who has officially kicked off our fundraiser.

Well done, George! 👏

Don’t forget, you can support the challenge by donating from as little as £5, with all contributions going to the PFC Trust ☘️ (link in comments)

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors who are helping make the challenge possible.

Headline Sponsor:
Athlete Sponsors: Fountain Chambers and

05/09/2026

September is off to a flying start ⚡️

A little look at what we’ve been up to this week - sessions, speed work and plenty of hard work across the Extra Yard.

And we’re only just getting started… 👀

04/09/2026

🎙️Catch the lads on BBC Radio Tees at 95.0FM with Gary Philipson, touching on all things 60 for 60 (The PFC Trust) & The Extra Yard, live at 11.15am ish this morning.

🕣11.15am

🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_tees

📍 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/60for60challenge

03/09/2026

Who had the best change of direction? 👀⚡️

Great session with working on speed, agility and sharp changes of direction to help take their game to the next level 🏐

Who are you picking? 👇

03/09/2026

Come along this Sunday !

🎉 FAMILY FUN DAY – THIS SUNDAY! 🎉
NE Cycling CIC at Middlesbrough Velodrome

📅 Sunday 6th September
⏰ From 11am
📍 Middlesbrough Velodrome

Get ready for a fantastic day of family fun, entertainment and fundraising! 💙

Bring along your family and friends and enjoy a great day out, with plenty happening throughout the day! 🎪🎶

🌟 What to expect:
🎈 Fun for all the family
🎪 Stalls & activities
🍔 Food & refreshments
🎶 Entertainment
🤸 Inflatables
🧊 And, of course, our Charity Ice Bucket Challenge!

Whether you’re taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge or simply coming along to enjoy the fun, we’d love to see you there!

💙 Entry is just £1, unless you’re taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge.

📣 Save the date, bring the family and come and support The PFC Trust as we raise vital funds to make a difference across our community.

We’ll see you there! 👋

02/09/2026

💙 Take on the 60 for 60 Challenge! 💙

This September, seven incredible local athletes are taking on an epic endurance challenge to celebrate Frances Connolly's 60th birthday while raising vital funds for The PFC Trust. 💪🎉

Over seven days, they'll push themselves to the limit across swimming, cycling, running and more – completing a gruelling 60 of the toughest miles in support of our work helping people and communities across Tees Valley.

Every donation, every share and every word of encouragement will help make a real difference. Let's get behind these amazing athletes and show them the incredible support our community is known for! 🙌

📅 Challenge Dates: 6th – 13th September 2026

to donate https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/60for60challenge

Find out more, follow their journey and support the challenge here:
🌐 https://sites.google.com/view/60for60/home

Together, we can change lives. 💚

01/09/2026

Summer 2026 at The Extra Yard ☀️⚡️

Some of our favourite moments from a summer of training, testing, competing and getting better.

The work doesn’t stop when the season ends. 🔥