mixed ability XC

Consultation statement for equal opportunities in cross country from UKA and home nations

UK Athletics, working in collaboration with the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) can now outline the future stages of the sport-wide consultation capturing thoughts on how Cross Country can provide equal opportunities for all participants at all levels in the future.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme off to a flyer in 2021

Building on the last highly productive few months, UK Athletics is hitting the ground running at the start of 2021 to deliver several key activities as part of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED I) programme.

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Michelle Brownlie Bowel Cancer

Looking for a charity to support?

Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK but it shouldn't be. Bowel cancer is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early. Every year over 42,000 people are diagnosed with the disease. Bowel Cancer UK partner with many races and events, if you're looking for a worthwhile charity to support, this may be the one for you.

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shadow runner

Virtual racing growing in popularity with runbritain

In these difficult times, innovations such as virtual races have ensured that engagement between governing bodies, clubs, race organisers and runners has been maintained even when traditionalaces have not been able to take place.Thousands of you are taking to the virtual events and challenges on offer!

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Get some speed for September

Optimising and understanding your tempo runs

A tempo run is a very specific and seriously beneficial workout. Today we describe how to fit it into your endurance training routine.

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lost running

Virtual Racing Updates

The new normal is life through a virtual lens for many runners in 2021. Races are being assessed and listed via an algorithm, map and using various GPS devices which many will have received recently from Santa Claus! While we all thought it was just a 2020 thing, virtual competition is becoming the norm again.

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club running

Mental preparation to help achieve your goals

With many clubs organising virtual racing along with England Athletics and Scottish Athletics offering virtual relay competition this week, there are plenty of virtual challengesto get stuck into. Are you ready and raring to go for your next virtual event?

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