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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.
Coach and Volunteer Week graphic

Celebrating the England Athletics Community: National Volunteers' Week and UK Coaching Week!

This week marks not only UK Coaching Week, but also National Volunteers' Week - two causes very close to our heart. Throughout the week, we will be showcasing a number of fantastic volunteers from the England Athletics family, as well as giving you some exclusive discount to kickstart your coaching or officiating journey.
Kirsty Fardell at club visit Dartford Harriers

Club Support Manager club visits: May round-up

England Athletics’ seven-strong Club Support team provides a valuable and comprehensive service to our clubs: engaging in two-way conversation; acting upon club feedback; providing support and guidance; and ensuring that our affiliated clubs are well-placed to grow and thrive. With visits to clubs including Retford Athletics Club, Macclesfield Harriers & Athletics Club, Dartford Harriers Athletics Club and Bristol & West Athletics Club, we were – as always – able to meet some of the many volunteers who help our clubs to function and thrive. We also attended the Track & Field County Championships, in Suffolk, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Cumbria and Warwickshire.
Chris Johnson coaching on track at Blaydon Harrier

Chris Johnson - Introducing running, jumps, and throws to athletes is incredibly fulfilling

Chris Johnson has had a strong passion for running and athletics since childhood and is an active member of Blaydon Harrier & Athletics Club. His personal background includes middle/long-distance running as well as high jump and hurdles. Recently, he has re-discovered his passion for running, but has also discovered how much he enjoys coaching.
funetics session at East Durham Running Club

Run, jump, throw: Bringing funetics to the local community in East Durham

funetics was created to help 4-11 year old children to learn, develop and practice running, jumping and throwing skills. We recently caught up with Ian McAlister, Junior Development Lead at East Durham Running Club, who took the initiative to bring this programme to East Durham.
Wakefield track

Wakefield's new blue track: a game changer for local athletics

Wakefield Council recently commissioned the refurbishment of the existing track and field facilities at Thornes Park Athletic Stadium. This is fantastic news for Wakefield Harriers, who can now train on a vastly improved facility – it is also set to benefit other public groups, local schools, and Wakefield Triathlon Club. We spoke to Wakefield Harriers to find out more.
Chris Jones at County Championship

County Championships: A celebration of athletics across the country

Last weekend, the Club Support Team and other members of England Athletics staff were delighted to visit a range of championships spanning the country.

England Athletics celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) - a topic very important to all at England Athletics.
Boro Runners

From 8 to over 100 members - how Boro Runners have put social connection at the heart of their club

We recently caught up with 2024 Regional Volunteer Award winner, head coach, and founder of Boro Runners, Ben Palmer, to learn more about how he puts fun and social connection at the heart of the club.
Hastings Runners Mental Health Champions including Sue Palmer

Mental Health Champions supporting fellow runners

We caught up with Mental Health Champions Sue Palmer, Hastings Runners, and Michael Beasley, Stone Master Marathoners, to find out more about how running has impacted their own mental health and how they have supported their running groups.