Like father, like son — and sometimes, like rivals. Bure Valley Harrier, Billy Eccles, is already making a name for himself on the national stage — and occasionally giving his dad a run for his money too. National glory at the Young Athletes 5K The Easton College student stormed to victory at the Under-17 National […]
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With three races completed in the Sportlink Grand Prix Series, the men’s standings are beginning to take shape — and several athletes across the age categories have laid down early markers for overall honours. Senior Men Martyn Bath of Norwich Road Runners is the man to beat so far, with an impressive 287 points from
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With three races down in the Sportlink Grand Prix Series, several women have emerged with standout performances — including three athletes who have started the season with a perfect 300-point score across different age categories. Senior Women Becky Hills leads the way with a commanding 278 points, having placed highly in all three events so
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As runners, we spend weeks fine-tuning our training, poring over race routes, and chasing down personal bests. But none of it would be possible — not one mile, not one medal — without the tireless efforts of the volunteers who make race day happen. At every Sportlink Grand Prix Series event, an incredible team of
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For Eleanor Grubb, Sunday’s Wymondham 20 wasn’t just about finishing first — it was about executing a perfectly planned long run as marathon training intensifies. The City of Norwich AC athlete claimed her first victory of the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, following two impressive runner-up finishes at the Reedham Ten and Valentine’s 10K. “It
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Dean Williamson made a big impact at the Wymondham 20 — and not just by winning the race. The Colchester Harriers athlete, who is also a soldier stationed in Colchester and originally from Middlesbrough, smashed a 35-year-old course record with a time of 1:47:37 in what was essentially a training run ahead of next month’s
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Dean Williamson of Colchester Harriers AC produced a stunning run to rewrite the history books at Sunday’s Wymondham 20, breaking a 35-year-old event record in the process. The race, organised by Wymondham AC, also served as the third event in the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, as a total of 462 runners took on the
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The Wymondham 20 is here and whether you’re using this race as part of your marathon training or taking on the challenge of 20 miles as a standalone goal, here’s all the essential race-day information you need to know. Race day details Date: Sunday, 23rd March 2025Start Time: 9:30 AMRace HQ: Abbey Hall, Church Street,
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The Wymondham 20 is set to take centre stage as the third race in the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, attracting a competitive field of runners eager to test their endurance. With spring marathons on the horizon, this 20-mile event provides an ideal opportunity for runners to fine-tune their preparation and build confidence ahead of
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Fresh off her record-breaking win at the Valentine’s 10K, race two in the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, where she stormed to victory in 34:12, Holly Archer is proving that strength training and cross-training – particularly through HYROX – can play a crucial role in a runner’s performance. As she gears up for her first-ever
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