Coombes Farm played host to another successful Sussex AA Masters Cross Country Championships. More than 200 athletes completed the 8K courses in cold and windy conditions at the Lancing venue. Top three in the first race were M50 Stuart Rowen (Haywards Heath Harriers) 29.47, M50 Colin Trigg (Phoenix) 30.12 and M55 Lewis Sida (Lewes) 31.04. […]
Sun Shines On Sussex Schools Cross Country
There were some strong performances at the Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships last week. Nearly 900 athletes completed the races across the day in beautiful sunshine at Waterhall, Brighton. Isabella Buchanan (Buckswood School) opened the races in fine fashion winning the junior girls’ race in in xxx in front of Elizabeth Hutchinson (Claverham College) xxxx […]
Starting 2025 In Style At Cross Country Champs
Athletes burst out of the Christmas haze to put in strong performances at the Sussex Cross Country Champs last weekend. Nearly 500 runners completed the 12 races across the event held at Little Common, Bexhill. With the weather cold and crisp, condition underfoot were typical for cross country. Brighton & Hove AC made it a […]
Marvellous Marion
Congratulations to Haywards Heath Harrier, Marion Hemsworth, who was made a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire in the Kings New Year Honours. Marion, 74, was recognised for services to wellbeing and to the community in West Sussex, in particular for setting up J and M Running.
Sussex Start The Year In Style In Spain
Eleanor Strevens kicked off 2025 with a gold medal at the Cross International Juan Muguerza (Elgoibar Cross Country) at the weekend. The Eastbourne under 20 was one of four Sussex athletes selected to represent Great Britain at the annual event, held in the Basque region of Spain. She finished the Junior Women race 10 seconds […]
Excellent Eleanor Shines Overseas Whilst Sussex Youngsters Left Disappointed On Home Ground
It was a weekend of mixed emotions as some dealt with the cancellation of a major race whilst others competed a a top level in Turkey. Some Sussex athletes had already set off when SEAA announced on Saturday that they were cancelling the South East Inter Counties races at Lloyd Park, Croydon. Gale force winds […]