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Judith Temperton and Jess Judd

Judith Temperton: 1957-2023

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the death of Judith Temperton at the weekend. Judith was the NOEAA Competition Manager, and also a much loved and respected Level 4 Endurance official. She gave an enormous amount to the sport and especially to the North of England with the well-being of athletes and athletics as her priority. The heartbeat of Northern Athletics, she was a real stalwart and the go-to person regarding anything athletics. She could always be relied upon and always willing to help - full of common sense with a wicked sense of humour.
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English athletes dominate at the Cross Italica in Seville

The English contingent travelled out to a sunny Spain last weekend to compete in the 41st edition of the Cross Italica in Seville. Now part of the World Athletics Cross County Gold Level series, this prestigious race moved to earlier in the calendar this year which proved advantageous for the English athletes who will be battling for GB spots at the upcoming Liverpool British Cross Challenge on the 25 November.
U17 boys race at the 2023 National Cross Country Relays

A close finish sets alight National Cross-Country Relays

Despite it raining throughout the day on Saturday, the weather certainly didn’t dampen spirits at the 2023 English National Cross-Country Relays on bonfire weekend.  The crowd lined the course to show their support, club mates were seen cheering across all age group races and the camaraderie was better than ever. 
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Lincoln Wellington looking ahead to the English Cross Country Relays

As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, athletes and coaches at Lincoln Wellington Athletic Club start to look forward to the cross country season. The highlight of the season for many is the English National Cross Country Relays that take place in Mansfield every year, just a short drive away from Lincoln. Hear from Lincoln Wellington member, Rhiannon Philps as she shares her excitement ahead of the weekend.
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Home Countries vote to establish task force to address drop out from athletics

Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) met to debate the suggested changes to the existing age groups set out within the UK Athletics (UKA) rule book, following a period of consultation. The suggested changes were from current age groups of U13, U15 and U17 to new proposed age groups of U12, U14, U16 and U18.
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Entries now open for Senior and U20 indoor Combined Event Champs

Entries are now open for the England Athletics indoor track and field championships. Taking place on 6-7 January at the EIS in Sheffield, this will be the first of our indoor events.
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The Competition Conference is back for 2023!

After a highly successful inaugural event last year, the Competition Conference will be returning to Warwick next month on 4 November. This year to help bring the England Athletics community together, we are combining the Competition Conference with the England Athletics Council Conference. Join us for a three-hour action-packed session facilitated by the fantastic Olympian, coach, and commentator Jenny Meadows.
Eamonn Martin as team manager in Belfast

Reinventing the traditional cross country

Runners and spectators alike will tell you how amazing the Night of the 10,000m PBs can be, and now thanks to former London Marathon winner, Eamonn Martin, Parliament Hill Fields will play host to a cross country version on 20 January 20; the London International Cross Country.
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Leeds City and Aldershot dominate over the National Road Relays

The National Road Relays returned last weekend to Sutton Park in the West Midlands as clubs from across the country came together to battle it out and see who would be crowned the new national champions. Aldershot, Farnham and District showed their fantastic strength and depth of athletes as they took the 1-2 in the women’s 4 stage race, whilst northern powerhouses Leeds City claimed top spot in the men’s six stage event.
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The exciting conclusion of the England Athletics Experience

Brad, Shamir, Joanne, Stuart and Alison share the results of their England Athletics Experience. Join us as we delve into the heart of their training, uncovering the highs, the lows, and the pivotal moments, as the final preparations are made for race days.