Another BMC record as Ellie Baker runs 1:59.52

The final BMC meeting of the season saw yet another BMC record in a season which has seen records tumble. It came at Gilliingham on 3rd September as Ellie Baker ran 1:59.52 to set the all-time best for a BMC female only race, breaking Sarah McDonald’s 1:59.91 record from 2019. This was also the first …

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Grand Prix Points Series -Final Standings

THERE was never going to be any chance that Ben Pattison would forgo the opportunity to secure the top prize of £1,000 in the BMC Points Series competition. Wins over 800m at Birmingham University and Trafford, the latter in a BMC record to earn him plenty of extra points, put Pattison into a clear lead …

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SAUCONY LOUGHBOROUGH GRAND PRIX DETAILS

Timetable: Timetable for the meeting is available HERE Start Lists: Start Lists for the meeting are available HERE Results: Results for the meeting will be available HERE All queries should be directed to:  Steve Mosley Live streaming of the meeting is available via VINCO Spectator tickets HERE Grand Prix Points Standings HERE Preview THE season …

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Maureen Smith. 10/7/1935 – 16/8/2022

(photo Maureen with Sir Roger Bannister at the BMC’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations) We were very sad to learn of the passing of one of the BMC’s founder members Maureen Smith. In 1963 Maureen was a founder member of the BMC and her importance to the club at that time was recognised,as she was made Vice-President …

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SAUCONY MANCHESTER TRAFFORD GRAND PRIX REPORT

AHEAD of finalising the team for the European Championships should the GB selectors need any further confirmation of Ben Pattison’s talent and form then they need look no further than his superb record-breaking performance in the Saucony Trafford Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Basingstoke & Mid Hants athlete produced a remarkable performance – certainly a contender …

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Congratulations Jake Wightman, Keely Hodgkinson and Laura Muir

Congratulations to World Championship 1500m medalist Jake Wightman , Silver medalist Keely Hodgkinson and bronze medalist Laura Muir from everyone at the BMC and to their coaches Geoff Wightman, Trevor Painter and Andy Young. It has been fantastic to see their growth as athletes to be able to cope with the ultra-fast pace set in …

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Trafford Grand Prix and Season Update

The 4th Grand Prix of the year is at Trafford on the 23rd of July is shaping up to be a fantastic meet in prospect This comes three days before the end of the qualifying period for the European Championship, presenting a final chance for qualification. Anyone interested in chasing qualification should enter online, for …

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Dealing with Nerves Webinar

Physiological and psychological tips to control and harness nervous energy to create optimal performance states Book here About this event Combining both evidence from scientific literature and anecdotes from top level performers in a variety of fields, you will gain insights into the physiological and psychological components of performance nerves with practical tips and exercises …

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THE BMC IS HELPING COACHES AGAIN!

The BMC is delighted to announce support for coaches in 2022. Under the Frank Horwill Coaching Awards ,an annual project, six BMC coaches have received  ,£3,000 in total, financial support. Awards have been made to: Hayley Pegg Carol Sharp Pippa Woolven Nathan Shrubb Idris Hamud Graham Millican This enables coaches to enhance their coaching knowledge …

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