(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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Results HERE SO if you are going to celebrate your birthday in style then for Tatiane Da Silva setting a continental, national and BMC record must have felt like having your cake and eating it with extra icing and a cherry on for good measure. The Brazilian from Londrina, in the south of the country, had …
£1000 is up for Grabs in the BMC Grand Prix Series and the points are in for places after the first two events.. In the ladies standings Ellie Baker tops the list on 59 points after two 1500m wins, with Jenny Selman on 55 and Hannah Nuttall on 50. Leading the men is Ben Macmillan …
OLYMPIAN Jess Judd is among the entries for what is shaping up to be a cracking night of athletics at the Saucony British Milers Club International Grand Prix at the Watford Woodside Arena on Saturday (June 11th). Judd doubled up in the 5000m and 10,000m at Tokyo last year and has already got her 2022 …
THE success of Ellie Baker and Ben MacMillan at the second Saucony Grand Prix of the season sums up the enduring appeal of the British Milers Club and the important work they do in supporting and developing the country’s middle distance runners. GB international Baker turned to the organisers of the Sportcity meeting when she …
WE were promised an evening to remember to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the inaugural Saucony BMC Grand Prix and meeting organiser Luke Gunn didn’t disappoint. Two British Best times in the women’s 2000m steeplechase caught the eye as Aimee Pratt smashed her personal best with a time of 6mins 08.16secs, which is the 10th …
