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Running the London Marathon as a family - Mike Barnes' inspirational running story continues

This year, Mike and his two daughters are running the London Marathon together for the same charity. His daughters will be running their first marathon, in memory of their elder sister.
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.

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.
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.
RunTogether group selfie

We are looking for RunTogether content creators!

Are you a passionate runner or Run Leader? Do you enjoy creating and sharing engaging social media content? Do you love documenting and sharing your running journey online? We’re looking for budding content creators from across our RunTogether community!
Mountain runners in England vest

England Athletics inaugural trail team announced

The RunThrough Trails Lake District 53k will play host to the Home Countries International (HCI) for trail running on 11 April 2026. This marks a new representative opportunity for athletes to race at the HCI, which also forms the trial race for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the European Off-Road Championships in Slovenia, June 2026.
Boro Runners - Coach Ben Palmer explaining the session

Shaping the future of coaching in England Athletics

England athletics continues to make significant strides in developing a modern, supportive and future-focused coaching system. Across coach education, digital transformation and long-term pathways, recent developments are already having a positive impact - with much more to come in 2026.  
Tara Simpson-Sullivan hammer throw

Inaugural regional winter throws sets the standard

The inaugural North and Midlands Winter Long Throws Championships saw PBs, National Standards and a Commonwealth Games qualification mark set Over 90 athletes (including five para-athletes) entered this pilot competition with only six not competing, despite the threat of poor weather. There is clearly an appetite for an event at this level at this time of year.
Masters training day in St Ives

Excellent top tips at Masters winter training day

The latest Masters workshop in St Ives (Cambs) attracted athletes from far and wide, including Folkestone, Weston-super-Mare, Stockport and Southport. The day started with an outline of the Masters programme and 2026 qualification opportunities for England athletes. Jana Wilkins delivered a session on 'nutrition for masters athletes' and rogramme co-ordinator Chris Hollinshead delivered a group training session on the track.
Sophie Power at National Running Show

Podcast #82: Sophie Power a role model to ultra-runners and women globally

The latest episode of the England Athletics Podcast features a fascinating interview with Sophie Power, who is a role model for ultra-runners and women around the world. In conversation with England Athletics' Barry Hopkins at the National Running Show, Power talks about the moments that have shaped her inspiring career-to-date.