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Jake Norris at Manchester International

Athletes return to Loughborough for the National Winter Long Throws

This weekend Loughborough University will once again play host to the England and UKA National Winter Long Throws Championships.
International Starter Margaret Werrett at Paris Paralympics with athlete

Margaret Werrett's officiating journey

As well as being a very experienced official, Margaret Werrett is also the Upgrading Secretary for the Midlands and South West tri-region. We chatted with Margaret recently to find out more about her officiating journey and her current volunteering roles in athletics.
Emersons Green Running Club

How unique coaches shape Emersons Green Running Club

Emersons Green Running Club began back in 2012, when Neil moved into the area and discovered that there weren’t any local running clubs for him to join. The club has since grown from 13 members to 220 across three nights per week. To provide the best experience to these members, Neil has recruited a team of Run Leaders and Coaches to support who all bring their own strengths and knowledge.
Regional Throws Training Days

Success at Regional Throws Training Days

Delivered by elite-level coaches, our regional throws training days have now concluded for 2025/6 and have been a great success!
The Athlete Panel

Athlete Panel seeking new members for 2026 and beyond

England Athletics is recruiting four new members to join the Athlete Panel.

Top tips for coaches to prepare for age group changes

Here are our top tips to help coaches prepare and support their athletes smoothly through the transition of age groups.

Smiley Miley’s – how one mile is transforming mental health in Exmouth

In July 2022, passionate runner, qualified coach and Leader in Running Fitness, Kevin Palmer, founded Exmouth Running Club with a simple aim – to help people enjoy running while building meaningful connections. In 2024, Kevin introduced a new initiative that is already transforming the way people in the local community think about running and mental health. He called it Smiley Miley’s.
Corby AC young athletes with Sportshall equipment

Why clubs should register U10 and U12 athletes

As we look ahead to the new affiliation year in April, there are even more benefits to affiliating with us this year. Here’s why you should register your U10 and U12  athletes with us.
Indoor throws team in Växjö

Quality performances at Swedish indoor throws event

The Växjö International took place on Saturday 7 February, and with Swedish outdoor temperatures in the negatives and light snowfall, the athletes were unaffected as they competed in the world-class Tipshallen. A key observation was the athletes' impressive ability to adapt to the unique indoor throwing conditions.
Jack Marwood at London cross country

Parliament Hill sets England team a challenge

The London International was the final England Cross Country representative meeting of the winter incorporating the Home Countries International and the Celtic Cross Challenge. The hills on the iconic Parliament Hill course combined with the mud and wet ground from many weeks of continuous rain was going to make it a challenging course.