diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d68a12d..cad7f7c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,6 +30,20 @@ docker-compose up --build
 
 The application will automatically check for available sessions and book them based on your preferences. It will send notifications via email and Telegram when a booking is successful.
 
+### Configuring Preferred Sessions
+
+You can configure your preferred sessions using the `preferred_sessions.json` file. This file should contain a JSON array of session names, for example:
+
+```json
+[
+  "Morning Class",
+  "Evening Class",
+  "Saturday Open Gym"
+]
+```
+
+If the file is not found or contains invalid data, the application will use default hardcoded sessions.
+
 ### Environment Variables
 
 The following environment variables are required:
@@ -44,16 +58,36 @@ The following environment variables are required:
 
 ### Preferred Sessions
 
-You can configure your preferred sessions in the `crossfit_booker.py` file. The preferred sessions are defined as a list of tuples, where each tuple contains the day of the week, start time, and session name.
+You can configure your preferred sessions in the `preferred_sessions.json` file. The preferred sessions are defined as a list of objects, where each object contains the day of the week, start time, and session name.
 
-```python
-PREFERRED_SESSIONS = [
-    (4, "17:00", "WEIGHTLIFTING"),  # Friday 17:00 WEIGHTLIFTING
-    (5, "12:30", "HYROX"),          # Saturday 12:30 HYROX
-    (2, "18:30", "CONDITIONING"),   # Wednesday 18:30 CONDITIONING
+```json
+[
+    {
+        "day_of_week": 4,
+        "start_time": "17:00",
+        "session_name_contains": "WEIGHTLIFTING"
+    },
+    {
+        "day_of_week": 5,
+        "start_time": "12:30",
+        "session_name_contains": "HYROX"
+    },
+    {
+        "day_of_week": 2,
+        "start_time": "18:30",
+        "session_name_contains": "CONDITIONING"
+    }
 ]
 ```
 
+The application will automatically load the preferred sessions from this file. If the file is not found or contains invalid data, it will fall back to the default hardcoded sessions.
+
+#### Fields
+
+- `day_of_week`: Integer representing the day of the week (0=Monday, 6=Sunday)
+- `start_time`: String representing the start time in HH:MM format
+- `session_name_contains`: String containing the name or part of the name of the session
+
 ## Files
 
 - `Dockerfile`: Docker image definition
@@ -64,6 +98,7 @@ PREFERRED_SESSIONS = [
 - `book_crossfit.py`: Main application script
 - `crossfit_booker.py`: Crossfit booking script
 - `session_notifier.py`: Session notification script
+- `preferred_sessions.json`: Configuration file for preferred sessions
 - `requirements.txt`: Python dependencies
 
 ## Project Structure
@@ -79,6 +114,7 @@ PREFERRED_SESSIONS = [
 ├── crossfit_booker.py
 ├── session_notifier.py
 ├── requirements.txt
+├── preferred_sessions.json
 └── log
     └── crossfit_booking.log
 ```
diff --git a/book_crossfit.py b/book_crossfit.py
index 584a109..4e4ff21 100755
--- a/book_crossfit.py
+++ b/book_crossfit.py
@@ -4,6 +4,20 @@ import traceback
 from crossfit_booker import CrossFitBooker
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Configure logging once at script startup
+    logging.basicConfig(
+        level=logging.DEBUG,  # Change to DEBUG for more detailed logs
+        format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s',
+        handlers=[
+            logging.FileHandler("log/crossfit_booking.log"),
+            logging.StreamHandler()
+        ]
+    )
+
+    logging.getLogger("requests").setLevel(logging.WARNING)
+    logging.info("Logging enhanced with request library noise reduction")
+    
+    # Start the main runner
     booker = CrossFitBooker()
     if not booker.login():
         logging.error("Failed to login - Traceback: %s", traceback.format_exc())
diff --git a/crossfit_booker.py b/crossfit_booker.py
index d17a9b1..9d8d77e 100644
--- a/crossfit_booker.py
+++ b/crossfit_booker.py
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Any
 # Import the SessionNotifier class
 from session_notifier import SessionNotifier
 
+# Import the preferred sessions from the session_config module
+from session_config import PREFERRED_SESSIONS
+
 load_dotenv()
 
 # Configuration
@@ -38,29 +41,6 @@ RETRY_MAX = 3
 RETRY_BACKOFF = 1
 APP_VERSION = "5.09.21"
 
-# Define your preferred sessions
-# Format: List of tuples (day_of_week, start_time, session_name_contains)
-# day_of_week: 0=Monday, 6=Sunday
-PREFERRED_SESSIONS = [
-    # (0, "17:00", "HYROX"),          # Monday 17:00 HYROX
-    (4, "17:00", "WEIGHTLIFTING"),  # Friday 17:00 WEIGHTLIFTING
-    (5, "12:30", "HYROX"),          # Saturday 12:30 HYROX
-    (2, "18:30", "CONDITIONING"),   # Wednesday 18:30 CONDITIONING
-    # (5, "15:15", "BIG WOD")       # Saturday 15:15 BIG WOD
-]
-
-# Configure logging once at script startup
-logging.basicConfig(
-    level=logging.DEBUG,  # Change to DEBUG for more detailed logs
-    format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s',
-    handlers=[
-        logging.FileHandler("log/crossfit_booking.log"),
-        logging.StreamHandler()
-    ]
-)
-
-logging.getLogger("requests").setLevel(logging.WARNING)
-logging.info("Logging enhanced with request library noise reduction")
 
 class CrossFitBooker:
     def __init__(self) -> None:
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 76c083c..b02ce63 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-version: '3.8'
 
 services:
   crossfit-booker:
diff --git a/preferred_sessions.json b/preferred_sessions.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d327876
--- /dev/null
+++ b/preferred_sessions.json
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+[
+    {
+        "day_of_week": 2,
+        "start_time": "18:30",
+        "session_name_contains": "CONDITIONING"
+    },
+    {
+        "day_of_week": 4,
+        "start_time": "17:00",
+        "session_name_contains": "WEIGHTLIFTING"
+    },
+    {
+        "day_of_week": 5,
+        "start_time": "12:30",
+        "session_name_contains": "HYROX"
+    }
+]
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diff --git a/session_config.py b/session_config.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..99a4141
--- /dev/null
+++ b/session_config.py
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+import json
+import logging
+from typing import List, Tuple
+
+# Class to handle session configuration
+class SessionConfig:
+    """
+    Class to handle loading and managing preferred sessions configuration.
+    """
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def load_preferred_sessions():
+        """
+        Load preferred sessions from a JSON file.
+
+        Returns:
+            List[Tuple[int, str, str]]: List of preferred sessions in the format
+                                        (day_of_week, start_time, session_name_contains)
+        """
+        preferred_sessions = []
+
+        try:
+            with open("preferred_sessions.json", "r") as f:
+                data = json.load(f)
+                for item in data:
+                    day_of_week = item.get("day_of_week", 0)
+                    start_time = item.get("start_time", "00:00")
+                    session_name_contains = item.get("session_name_contains", "")
+                    preferred_sessions.append((day_of_week, start_time, session_name_contains))
+        except (FileNotFoundError, json.JSONDecodeError) as e:
+            logging.warning(f"Failed to load preferred sessions from file: {str(e)}")
+            # Fall back to default hardcoded sessions
+            # preferred_sessions = [
+            #     (2, "18:30", "CONDITIONING"),   # Wednesday 18:30 CONDITIONING
+            #     (4, "17:00", "WEIGHTLIFTING"),  # Friday 17:00 WEIGHTLIFTING
+            #     (5, "12:30", "HYROX"),          # Saturday 12:30 HYROX
+            # ]
+
+        return preferred_sessions
+
+# Load preferred sessions using the SessionConfig class
+PREFERRED_SESSIONS = SessionConfig.load_preferred_sessions()
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