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Unsung heroes: the pivotal role parents play in sports

Parents and carers play a pivotal role in encouraging and supporting their children’s participation in competitive sport. For anyone who participated in athletics as a youngster, they’ll know only too well that mums and dads are the unsung heroes of their child’s success. From early alarm calls and driving countless motorway miles to fulfilling the roles of financier, coach, and counsellor, parents as volunteers and inspirational role models keep the sport alive. We caught up with three parents of talented young athletes to find out a little more.
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Athlete Panel launched

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Championing running for all and its physical and mental health benefits

commitment to celebrate the many benefits of running as an ever more accessible and inclusive sport. Tuesday’s event, supported by a coalition of Running Champions across Government, was also an opportunity for those gathered to hear the inspirational story of Sam Barlow, founder of Fitmums and Friends, the hugely successful social running phenomenon that saw Sam win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero Award in 2021.
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Counties braced for buzz of their Championships

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English Cross Country Association announces 2023 Annual Open Meeting

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Are you suffering from a case of Marathon Fever?

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KT Tape: supporting England Age Group Masters athletes.

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England Athletics release new sustainability insight on Earth Day

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Podcast #49: Jo Pavey surprises London Marathon debutants - and hear from our Loughborough Talent Days