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Mohammed Riaz Sabir

Podcast #76: Visually-impaired runner who dreams of the London Marathon

Mohammed Riaz Sabir is a visually impaired athlete from Rotherham who has less than 5% of his sight. He trains with gym equipment at home, but got in touch with England Athletics because he wants to pursue his dream of running outside with the support of a guide runner, and perhaps one day running the London Marathon.
Runners at Great North Masters International 10k

England gold rush at Masters International 10k

This year’s Masters International 10k was staged within the AJ Bell Great North event up in Newcastle with the famous Tyne Bridge as a backdrop. With the addition of both Northern Ireland and the UK Armed Forces, together with traditional rivals Wales, this was the most expansive masters international road race since the inception of the programme several years ago.
June performance round up graphic

June 2025: Performance round up

Kicked off in style by the Pickering Memorial International, June has been a great month for England teams competing in the field, on the track, on the roads and in the mountains. Catch up on all the athletics and running action in our latest performance round up.
Dip for finish line at 2024 Relay Championships

England Athletics Relay Championships hosted by Birchfield Harriers

The England Athletics Relay Championships will be hosted by Birchfield Harriers on 17 August 2025. Here are the details on entries and invitations.
Chris Jones at County Championship

UK sports councils agree next steps in response to Safe Sport report

This week, the five UK sports councils have announced their backing for the creation of a UK-wide approach to safe sport, creating the Safe Sport Report.
Oscar Simmons - Oswestry Olympians

Oswestry Olympians: How joining a club can foster a sense of belonging 

Joining a club offers many benefits beyond physical fitness. We recently caught up with Oswestry Olympians’ Social Media Secretary and Run Leader, Oscar Simmons, to find out how transitioning from a solo runner to a club athlete has had a positive impact on his life and sense of belonging.   Like Oscar, many people start running to improve their fitness, but joining a club can play a key role not only in athletic development but also in supporting overall well-being and building a strong sense of community.

2025 Para Championships information

This summer both the Senior and Age Group Championships will incorporate our Para Championships. Below are some key pieces of information about the qualification standards and rationale for how the medals will be awarded.
Team Photo at Paris GP 2025

Great performances for para-athletes in Paris

The WPA Paris Grand Prix is a prestigious event on the calendar with some of the best athletes from across the world competing.  We were very excited to have a strong team of 7 athletes competing, some opening their season whilst others were continuing momentum of recent events.
Hannah Cockroft with Paul Moseley

Paul Moseley's coaching journey

Paul Moseley has been coaching and volunteering for over 30 years, predominantly specialising in disability and para athletics. This journey has provided him with invaluable experiences. He tells us about his coaching philosophy, techniques and tips.
Youth Talent Programme athletes listening to coach

Evolving coaching for the future: a new chapter for athletics in England

England Athletics, working with other Home Country Athletics Federations and UK Athletics, has spent the last nine months thoroughly reviewing the coaching pathway and structure across the UK. This comprehensive review, informed by surveys, stakeholder analysis, and literature, marks a significant step forward for athletics coaching.