Jonny Mellor

Olympic marathon trial to be held at Kew Gardens, London

Following the publication of the updated Tokyo Selection Policies, UK Athletics has confirmed that the Olympic Games marathon trial event will take place on a multi-lap course at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, on Friday 26 March 2021. Invitations are to be initially finalised by 11th December 2020.

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Talk Race

Sport-wide commitment to address racial inequality

The UK Athletics 'Let's Talk About Race' programme, launched this summer, has culminated in a sport-wide commitment to tackle issues of racial inequality endorsed jointly by UKA and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs).

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dog looking for home

Dog looking for a loving running buddy!

While we search for motivation and companionship especially in testing times, now might just be the time to consider adopting a dog from the Dogs Trust. The Dogs Trust is a national charity that cares for dogs looking for new homes after nurturing them back to health. We share a brief story of one such four-legged friend from the Dogs Trust in Snetterton and encourage you to consider running for the Dogs Trust.

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Alastair Walker m50

The Lindsays Virtual 3k Challenge

The Lindsays Virtual Road Challenge proved hugely popular recently with runners across Scotland and beyond last week. Some of the age group winners included Jonny Glen, Jamie Crowe and Alastair Walker (pictured) for men. Top women runners included Rebecca Johnson and U20 Orienteer, Megan Keith.

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Exercise in the outdoors burns 20 per cent more calories

Short home gym workout to keep you in your prime

Getting to a gym for your strength workis becoming nigh on impossible for some. With many facilities closed, the gym workout has become very challenging. Here we offer you ideas for a home gym workout with some simple exercises that are sure to push you to your limits and all within 30 minutes. This HIIT (high intensity interval training) circuit is sure to see you improve your all-round fitness.

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