Steeplefest

The UK’s first Steeplechase only track event will be launched on Sunday
6th May 2018 at Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium in Leicester. Backed by England Athletics, the morning’s schedule will include events over 1500, 2000 and 3000m for both male and female athletes. The date has been chosen so that athletes can get meaningful competition in their preparation for the county championships weekend the following week and also set an early marker for the rest of the season.

For more details, see our press release.
Poster.

Entries are on-line only through the following link:
https://www.evententry.co.uk/steeplefest

Event queries to Race Director John Skevington
john.skevington@hotmail.com

For more information on the event areas that England Athletics supports
https://www.englandathletics.org/coaching

LRRL Fixtures 2018

Stilton 7 Sunday 25th February Closed Race Stilton Striders
Kibworth 6 Sunday 4th March Closed Race Fleckney & Kibworth
Desford 5 Sunday 25th March Closed Race Desford Striders
Bosworth HM Sunday 13th May Open Race Desford Striders
Swithland 6 Sunday 3rd June Open Race Birstall RC
Prestwold 10K Sunday 24th June Open Race Barrow Runners
Joy Cann 5 Wednesday 1st August Open Race Huncote Harriers
Carl Rutt 10K Sunday 12th August Open Race Hermitage Harriers
John Fraser 10 Sunday 2nd September Open Race Wigston Phoenix

 

Technique Drills

Videos demonstrating some of the key drills from our recent workshops (Drills, Drills 2 and Force Development) are now available to view. Drills such as these are a proven way of improving your running, but need to be be done regularly.

Virgin Money Giving London Mini Marathon Trials 2018

Trials for the East Midlands team for the 2018 London Mini Marathon will take place at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester on Sunday 4th March. The first 6 in each race (U13, U15 and U17) will earn the opportunity to represent the East Midlands in the Virgin Money Giving London Mini Marathon (also the British 3 Mile Road Championships) which takes place on the morning of the Marathon itself; a great experience for any young athlete.

Entry form. Entries close 1/3/18.