Cross-country round-up

The weekend saw many impressive performances at the British Masters International in Swansea.Mark McKinstry (V35), from Northern Ireland, ran the fastest timeover the 8km course as he won the M35 - 49 race. Teresa Doherty (V40)was the fastest over the 6km women's and M65 course. Further afield, some of the UK's younger talent performed well on the collegiate circuit in the USA.

15.11.18

Launch of 2019 Shrewsbury Half Marathon

The organisers of Shrewsbury Half Marathon, UK Run Events, have announced that the 2019 event will take place on Sunday 6thOctober and Early Bird entries are now open.

14.11.18

Steph Twell to make marathon debut in Spain

Commonwealth and European track medallistSteph Twell(handicap -2.2)is ready to race her first marathon before the end of this year in the Valencia marathon.

13.11.18

Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English events feature across the country

The big fields were at the Chiltern League that also incorporated the British Cross Challenge at the weekend as many athletes fine tuned themselves ahead of the upcoming European Cross Country Championships in December. Other big cross country events were at the Scottish Short Championships and also in Ireland for the Uneven and Novice championships. The Gwent League had a high turnout too.

11.11.18

Sol Sweeney and Jemma Reekie show their short cross country class at Scottish Championships

Andy Younglanded thescottishathleticsPerformance Coach of the Yearaward one week prior to theLindsays Scottish Short Course XC Championships. That was for his high profile work withLaura Muir but also withJemma Reekie and Sol Sweeney. Reekie and Sweeney each took their first Senior XC titles over the 4K distance in massive domestic fields.

09.11.18

Pacing team confirmed for 2019 OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO

The organisers ofOPAP Limassol Marathon GSOhave confirmed that a pacing team will be back supporting the event onSunday 24thMarch 2019.

08.11.18

Race Directors' Course in February 2019

The next Race Directors' Course is scheduled for Saturday 9thFebruary in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. The day long course is still only £50, which includes lunch and hot refreshments.