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Smith wins World Championship bronze at IAU 50km World Road Running Championships

Logan Smith delivered a superb performance to finish third at the IAU 50km World Road Running Championships in New Delhi, India. The 28-year-old, who works at Sportlink in Taverham and lives in Cromer, claimed the bronze medal while representing Great Britain & Northern Ireland for the first time, helping secure a dominant British performance on […]

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Heidi Bacon surprised by Mike Groves 10K victory as Grand Prix Series continues

News / Mark Armstrong

Sportlink’s Heidi Bacon produced a strong run to claim victory in the women’s race at the Mike Groves 10K, race two of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series. Bacon crossed the line in 42:58, finishing ahead of City of Norwich AC’s Tara Adams in 43:35, while Amy Wright of Norfolk Gazelles completed the podium in

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William Cork wins Mike Groves 10K as Grand Prix Series continues

News / Mark Armstrong

City of Norwich AC’s William Cork claimed victory at the Mike Groves 10K, race two in the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, after producing a strong run to cross the line in 31:56. The race, hosted by Coltishall Jaguars and starting and finishing at Wroxham Barns, attracted a strong field as runners looked to build

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Everything You Need to Know: Mike Groves 10K 2026

News / Mark Armstrong

The Coltishall Jaguars’ Mike Groves 10K takes place this Sunday and forms race two of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series. After a flying start to the series at the Reedham Ten, runners will now head to Wroxham Barns for what promises to be another fantastic morning of racing. Here is everything you need to

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From Couch to 10K to marathon: Sarah Circuit’s Coltishall Jaguars story

News / Mark Armstrong

As the Mike Groves 10K approaches, it feels only right to shine a light on one of the runners who embodies everything Coltishall Jaguars is about. Meet Sarah Circuit. A PE teacher at Wymondham College, mum of two, newly qualified running coach – and a runner who simply loves the sport for what it gives

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Why it’s called the Mike Groves 10K

News / Mark Armstrong

Every race has a story. Some are about fast courses or famous winners. The Mike Groves 10K is about something deeper – family, community and a legacy that continues to shape Norfolk running more than 25 years on. In 1998, Michael Groves – a popular and talented runner and cyclist – was tragically killed in

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Michael Clark’s big ambitions are driving Norwich youngster toward world stage

News / Mark Armstrong

Teenage running sensation Michael Clark is not short on belief. “I really think I can have a career in this sport,” he says. “I do feel like I’ll be able to hit the biggest stage – Diamond League level, maybe Commonwealths or Worlds in the next few years. I genuinely believe I can run among

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Logan Smith selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at World 50km Championships

News / Mark Armstrong

Logan Smith has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the World 50km Championships, a major milestone in the Cromer runner’s career. Smith, who works at Sportlink in Taverham, Norwich, is a member of City of Norwich AC and trains under coach James Senior with the Norwich Distance Squad. The championships, originally

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Reedham Ten: Leanne Finch hits hour target to win GP opener

News / Mark Armstrong

Leanne Finch began the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series in perfect fashion, producing a breakthrough performance to take victory at the Reedham Ten and achieve a long-held personal goal in the process. The Bure Valley Harriers athlete stopped the clock on the hour mark, delivering a huge new personal best and securing the opening women’s

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Reedham Ten: Martyn Bath grinds out Reedham Ten victory to open 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series

News / Mark Armstrong

Martyn Bath was forced to dig deep on a lonely run at the front as he opened the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series with victory at the Reedham Ten, grinding out a hard-earned win in 53:09. The Norwich Road Runners athlete found himself out on his own early in the race but showed trademark discipline

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