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Keely Hodgkinson competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Image by Mark Shearman

Hodgkinson headlines England Athletics U23 and U20 Championships

British Olympic and world 800m silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson (coach: Trevor Painter; club: Leigh) will be the star attraction at the England Athletics Under-23 and Under-20 Championships in Chelmsford this weekend (June 17-18).
Yeovil Olympiads receiving cheque

Yeovil Olympiads benefit from Club Improvement Fund

We’re delighted to announce that our England Athletics Club Improvement Fund is back for 2023.  This grant programme has been set up to help clubs support athletes and runners of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their potential and have a lifelong love of the sport.
Pitsea and Phoenix Running Club

Supporting local charities and celebrating wildlife

We recently caught up with Hiren from Pitsea Running Club to talk all about their recent Bluebell 5-mile race, donating all their proceeds to the Essex Wildlife Trust!
Manchester, 18 August 2021. Chris Snook. Photograph by Mark Shearman.

Jennings and Snook claim national race walking titles

Abigail Jennings (Verity Snook) and Chris Snook (Andi Drake) took the England titles in the fierce heat of Leeds in the British Grand Prix of Race Walking over 20,000m.
Somer AC

Somer AC – stars of Club Standards

Whether you are a brand-new affiliated club or are wanting to ensure you are fully compliant, Club Standards are here to ensure that you have a safe environment for your runners and athletes to flourish.
Rio Mitcham

Podcast #51: Rio Mitcham's runner-rapper life & UK Coaching Week

European champion athlete and musician Rio Mitcham joins host Alex Seftel to talk about his running and rapping talents.
MadRunners at a track session

"It is good for you to grow and learn as a runner, but also as a leader” – Celebrating UK Coaching Week with MadRunners

We recently caught up with RunTogether and England Athletics coaches, Debbie and Mark who manage one of the founding RunTogether groups turned affiliated club, MadRunners, based in St Helens.
Running track

Get involved as a volunteer this summer

Have you seen our events live streamed? Have you been to one of our Championships? Have you ever thought, ‘I’d like to be involved in that event’ but don’t know how?
Anya Waugh competing

Wheelchair athletes complete their Coaching Assistant course

This week we are celebrating UK Coaching Week and are pleased to present to you the newly qualified Coaching Assistant, Anya Waugh!
Coach of the Year 2022 Mary Carter

Coach of the Year volunteer award winner: "The feeling of giving up your time is special."

5 - 11 June is National Coaching Week, so what better time to nominate a coach who has made a difference to you, your child or your club? We spoke with the 2022 England Athletics Coach of the Year Mary Carter.