Some of the enthusiastic youngsters of 'The Legendary Avengers' Track Club going through their paces at the Greenland Recreation Ground. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

The club is doing well working on grass, hills, beaches and in the gym as it looks to get the youngsters into good shape. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/Vino

Sanya Penn mentioned that running on Greenland Recreation Ground was tough for the youths as it is very rough, but she hopes she can at least get the field marked out with some lanes to start with and then maybe get some other equipment to use. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Putting aside all the excuses about facility, cost, time, equipment and support, former track athlete Sanya Penn is going about the business of developing the territory’s next generation of athletes with a base at Greenland Recreation Ground. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO/File

Even before Head Coach Penn arrived, dozens of boys and girls were stretching and excitedly getting ready for the latest session in what has become a feature of the East End sporting activity.

The club, exotically titled ‘The Legendary Avengers, is just 3 months old and numbers are building every day under the enthusiastic and imaginative coaching of Penn, who was herself an athlete.

“When I used to train with Willis Todman I saw how he coached and developed athletes and said to myself I want to do this. I want to start my own team and do what I enjoy doing,” commented Penn.

The club is doing well working on grass, hills, beaches and in the gym as it looks to get the youngsters into good shape.

“The short term plan is just to build the programme and get the athletes prepared, fitter and focused on track,” noted Penn. “Longer term I will get this club to be the best in the territory. I have the support of Todman and Dag Samuels, so I know they will help me when it comes to equipment.”

Penn also mentioned that running on Greenland Recreation Ground was tough for the youths as it is very rough, but she hopes she can at least get the field marked out with some lanes to start with and then maybe get some other equipment to use.

Youngsters from all over East End will certainly be looking forward to that day.