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Coaching Story: Derrick Stephenson and Multi-Sport Athletics Coaching
About three years ago I was approached by Chris, a young man in his mid-twenties to ask if he could train with my group of sprinters. I was subsequently asked by Millie`s father about coaching his tee...
Discounted Entries opening for 2020 Half & Marathon
Cardiff Half - Sunday 4 October 2020. WA members can enter for £32 (£10 saving vs general entry). A small number of spaces will be held back and released around July time, for eligible members wh...
Regional Development Days Start to Develop the Future Endurance Talent across Wales
On Saturday 28th September the first Regional Development day, since the launch of the 2019/2020 Regional Development programme in endurance, took place across all 4 regions of Wales. Liz Davies, Nati...
Hulson and Hughes set new pbs at Welsh Half Champs whilst Cardiff AC win big at the National Road Relays
ERRA National Autumn Road Relays, Sutton Park – Oct 6 Cardiff AC took both a men’s and women’s team up to the Nation Autumn Road Relays yesterday in the picturesque Sutton Park. The Women’s te...
Statement from Cardiff Half Organisers
Cardiff Half Marathon Statement It is with deep regret the Cardiff Half Marathon organisers, Run 4 Wales, have to announce that there was a fatality at this year’s event. Run 4 Wales Chief Executive...
How to recover from a Half Marathon
Sports Injury Fix Director, Mike James, has completed over 150 marathons and has trained, coached and treated 1000+ marathon runners over the last 20 years. Here is some timely advice from him on rec...
Welsh Athletics Conference and Awards Weekend 2019
We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Conference and Awards Weekend will take on 19 and 20 October at The Vale Resort, Hensol. Book Tickets Now 2019 has been a fantastic year for the sport ...
Welsh Duo selected for GB World Mountain running team
A team of 14 has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the World Mountain Running Championships (up and down) which take place in Villa La Angostura, Argentina on Friday 15 ...
Timetable Released for the Welsh Athletics Coaching Conference featuring Kelly Sotherton
On Sunday 20th October the Vale Resort, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan will host the annual Welsh Athletics Coaching Conference following the Clubs Conference and Awards dinner on Saturday 19th October. ...
Svend Elkjaer back to headline Clubs Conference
Welsh Athletics are pleased to announce the return of Svend Elkjaer (Sports Marketing Network*) to the Welsh Athletics Conference taking place on Saturday 19th October at the Vale Resort, Hensol as pa...
New Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Director joins our Board
Charlotte Waite, currently the Director of Transformation and System Change at Platfform, a mental health and social change charity, has joined the Welsh Athletics Board as a Non-exec Director for Eq...
Our Kit Shop is live!
Following extensive demand from members, Welsh Athletics are delighted to launch a range of supporter wear via its new online store. In association with our new kit partner Joma, a range of products h...
Team Bronze Medals Galore at the British Mountain Running Championships
British Athletics Mountain Running Championships, Llanberis – September 21 Sunny & very warm conditions greeted all the Home Countries & Ireland to the Senior & Junior Home International, incorporat...
Inter-Regional and Inter-Schools Cross Country to become Joint Fixture
Welsh Athletics and the Welsh Schools Athletic Association are proud to announce that the Welsh Inter-Regional Cross Country Championships and the Welsh Inter-Schools Championships will be a joint fix...
Welsh Team Announced for the British & Irish Mountain Running Championships
Ahead of the British & Irish Mountain Running Championships on Saturday 21st September in Llanberis, we are delighted to confirm the team that will represent Wales: Men Women Under 17 Rhys Hardman Boe...
Road Relays take place across Wales as Charlie Hulson performs well at the Copenhagen Half Marathon
Welsh Road Relay Championships, Llanelli – September 15 Cardiff AC sealed a Senior race double at the 52nd Welsh Road Relay Championships on Sunday. The event also hosted the Championships for ma...
Cardiff Dominate Senior Races as Carmarthen & Maldwyn Share Junior Victories
Cardiff AC sealed a Senior race double at the 52nd Welsh Road Relay Championships on Sunday. The event visited Pembrey Country Park near Llanelli, hosting a trial race for the ERRA National Road Re...
Welsh Road Relay Championships promises to be close between Cardiff and Swansea Senior Teams
The 52nd Welsh Road Relay Championships will head to Pembrey Country Park near Llanelli on Sunday. Athletes will be hoping for kinder weather conditions than they experienced 12 months ago heavy ra...
New Cross Country Licensing standards
The Home Countries including Welsh Athletics, have been working with UK Athletics to establish a new set of Licence Standards to be used in conjunction with all cross-country races. These set of stand...
"By just joining in and having fun, your progress will come." Why you should join your University athletics club this September
It’s that time of year again. You are moving away from home to spend 3 years in a new city getting your degree. Joining a sports team may be the first thing on your mind or it may be the last thing ...