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New report finds disabled people’s activity could contribute £6.2k per person a year to society

On International Day of Disabled People, Activity Alliance releases new research revealing the social value in disabled people being active and the societal cost of inequality.
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Walking with Purpose: Tom Bosworth motivating the community to get walking

There are many barriers preventing people from exercising, including cost, or confidence. Tom Bosworth MBE, record-breaking GB race walker, has created the Walking with Purpose programme to help overcome these. He recently launched a third programme in partnership with Fitmums and Friends. We caught up with them following the launch to find out more.
Bedford, 27 August 2022. Myles Fraser (341) leads in the under 15 boys' 1500m from the race winner Evan Grime (white vest). Photo by Mark Shearman

Introducing our new Youth Vision Group

The Home Country Athletics Federations, including England Athletics, are pleased to confirm the formation of their new Youth Vision Group,
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FLOWBIO: Pioneering real-time hydration and performance monitoring for athletes

England Athletics is proud to partner with FLOWBIO, a cutting-edge innovator in wearable technology designed to help athletes unlock their full potential. At the heart of FLOWBIO’s mission is the drive to revolutionise how athletes monitor and optimise their hydration and performance through real-time, science-backed insights.
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Paul Dickenson: 1949-2024

All at England Athletics are saddened to hear of the passing of two-time Olympian and long-time television commentator, Paul Dickenson.
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Rob Fox: progressing along the officials' pathway

As a a Level 2 Endurance Official, Rob recently completed his Level 2 Track Official qualification during the summer. He enjoys the opportunity to volunteer in both disciplines and is eager to further his development by pursuing a Level 3 qualification next year.
CEO Chris Jones at Cross country relays

CEO Blog: November 2024

As we move toward the end of another calendar year of athletics and running, England Athletics CEO Chris Jones gives his thoughts on what we’ve seen in 2024, where the sport is, and what’s to come.
Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows reciving their 2024 Hall of Fame trophy

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows: The importance of the team behind the athlete

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, were recently inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame as recognition for their work with Keely, and Olympic bronze medallists Georgia Bell and Lewis Davey. We caught up with them during the evening to find out more about their training group, the M11 Track Club, and what the accolade means to them.
Official Anouska Johnson with start team

Anoushka Johnson: an athlete and official seeing both sides on race day

Officials are an essential part to ensuring competitions can run. But officials are not just there out of necessity, they also help athletes to have a positive competitive experience. Anoushka Johnson is an endurance and track and field official who brings her experience as an athlete to encourage those competing.  
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Fran Blackett: Fell running makes me feel so alive

Many people are intimidated by the navigation skills required to take part in fell running, a barrier that keen fell runner, Fran Blackett, is working to overcome to empower everyone to get involved. We recently caught up with Fran on her love for fell running and the work she is doing to encourage other women to get into the sport.