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European XC - GB preview

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Thu 10 Dec '09
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UKA look at the hopes for Team GB & NI this weekend in Dublin. In the younger age groups there are genuine contenders in the form of Ricky Stevenson and Steph Twell. In the seniors Mo Farah must be in with a shout… Read more…
Youngsters NEED XC in their lives!

Posted in The Sweat by Matt Ward on Fri 06 Nov '09

Interesting to see UKA encouraging blogs from some of it’s talented youngsters. Also interesting to see prospective future champions loathe the discipline of cross country as much as their forefathers. The likes of Steve Ovett outwardly exclaimed their dislike for the muddy sport, yet equally realised that it was as essential part of their endurance base… Read more…
UKA British Fell Relay Champs

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Fri 16 Oct '09

On this weekend (Sun 18), taking place at Kirkland Leaps (GR 087184). Last year saw a mammoth battle between Bingley and Mercia, with the Yorkshire men coming out on top. Calder Valley beat the Bingley girls in the women’s race. Read more…
UK Cross Challenge gets ready

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Thu 08 Oct '09

Meeting two of the McCain UK Cross Challenge Series- Liverpool (incorporating the European Cross Country Trials) on Saturday 28th November – is now open for online entry 2009/2010 … Read more…
Fell future is in safe hands...

Posted in The Sweat by Rene Borg on Fri 25 Sep '09

The past weekend allowed me to get a first-hand experience with the new Fell and Mountain Running Level 2 Coach which was kicked off earlier this year after collaboration between the FRA and UK Athletics. The course bases itself on the standard “Endurance Level 2” course… Read more…
UK and the World shape up for Amman

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Wed 04 Feb '09

With the announcement by UKA they are to have a holding camp in Aldershot prior to this year’s World XC in Amman, Jordan, the news also comes from the IAAF that there will be 63 nations represented at the event. Read more…
2009, and it's time to crack-down

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Sat 24 Jan '09

There is change in the air. First it was Tanni Grey-Thompson’s long overdue report with 22 new recommendations on anti-doping measures, with drug tests for all employees, including office staff, at UKA. Read more…
Vernon and Twell - leaders of the new school

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Mon 01 Dec '08

Freezing conditions and witty Scouse humour didn’t dampen the spirits of Britain’s best cross country runners this weekend as bright stars Andy Vernon and Steph Twell saw off their elders at the UK trials for this years European XC Champs in Brussels. Read more…
Officials, who needs 'em? WE DO...

Posted in The Sweat by Matt Ward on Tue 18 Nov '08

Where would we be without them? Yes they can be a real pain when they hurry you on after you finish in a crumpled mess at the end of that strength-sapping race, when all you want to do is find the nearest spot to cough your lungs up. But let’s face it officials, organisers and marshalls make our world go round. Read more…