Home

News

RunTogether group stretch and recovery

5 top tips to optimise your recovery

We all know that recovery is important, but with the current boom of running across social media and the increase of hi-tech equipment it is hard to know what effective recovery looks like. We caught up with Tom Craggs, National Endurance Manager (Off Track) with England Athletics, to discuss what is most important for recovery and his top tips to help you in your training.
Children taking part in funetics activity

World Kids Athletics Day 2024

World Kids Athletics Day is a day dedicated to getting kids active and involved in athletics. No matter what their background, every child thrives on movement and play. We want to use the power of athletics to inspire young people all over the world to get moving, develop their skills and confidence and build a lifelong love of sports.
England U20 team at Trofeo Opitergium 2024

England triumph at Trofeo Opitergium Road Race

This week the England under-20 contingent was in action at the Trofeo Opitergium Road Race taking place in the beautiful Italian town of Oderzo against seven strong European teams. Spectacular to watch, the race takes place over a series of 1km loops, with the teams completing ten laps during the 10km race. Despite not taking place at the peak of summer, the athletes still had to contend with very humid conditions which affected some in the latter stages.
England Athletics and Roster Athletics logos

Partnership extension with Roster Athletics

England Athletics is delighted to announce we have signed a new three year partnership agreement with Roster Athletics to continue providing their innovative online entry and competition management platform to all of our affiliated clubs, leagues, associations and event organisers.
Sara Willhoit mountain running

Team announced for Senior Home International

England Athletics are pleased to announce the mountain running team for the 13th Mountain Running Home International which will take place on 11 May in Scotland. This year's host event - the Glas Tulaichean Hill Race - is relatively short uphill-only race and will provide a fast but very tough challenge for all the athletes. As usual we are expecting some fantastic racing in both men’s and women’s events.
Joe Steward mountain running at Skiddaw

Athletes summit Skiddaw to claim England Championship success

The Senior England Mountain Running Championships took place on 19 April at the UK Up Hill Only Mountain Championship and trial for the European Off Road Running Championships. Many of the UK's best hill runners were joined by experienced road athletes to tackle the 6.4k route which climbed the 905m from Dodd Wood to the summit of one of the UK's most iconic mountains, Skiddaw.
School Games 2024 logo

Additional Para places added to the School Games National Finals

After working with the Youth Sport Trust and the event organisers of the 2024 School Games National Finals, we have managed to secure a further 16 Para places at this year’s School Games National Finals.
April 2024 performance round up graphic

Performance round up: April 2024

Throughout April there was lots of talent on show from England athletes on the road and in the mountains. From team camaraderie at the ERRA Road Relay Championships to Olympic qualification at the London Marathon 2024 it has been a great month in athletics and running.
David Feeney coaching YTP

UK Coaching Week 2024

This UK Coaching Week (29 April – 5 May), we want to celebrate the vital role coaches play in helping to inspire, support and develop athletes and runners of all abilities, age groups and backgrounds to fulfil their potential in athletics and running.
TCS London Marathon logo

London Marathon investment supporting Run Leader development

London Marathon Events have been supporting England Athletics Talent Pathway, in particular the Talent Hubs, for a number of years, however, we have been delighted to recently expand this support into our coach and leader development.