Olympian supports Furness junior athletes

FURNESS athletes will have some Olympic inspiration when they compete in the Cumbria School Games next month. Pupils from Holy Family and Askam Village School will represent the district in the sportshall athletics finals in Penrith. They will take on representatives from Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakes on March 23, watched by Great … Continue reading Olympian supports Furness junior athletes

Eilish McColgan set to return at Armagh International

The Scottish athlete is looking forward to testing herself on her comeback from injury following a stint of altitude training in Kenya Eilish McColgan is set to return to racing for the first time since November 2014 at the Armagh International Road Race on February 18. The Scottish athlete had been beset by a foot injury which forced her … Continue reading Eilish McColgan set to return at Armagh International

Aqua Jogging Chronicles – Athletics Weekly.

Injury need not mean an end to your training. Why not try aqua-jogging? International steeplechaser Eilish McColgan gives us the low-down Running in your local pool with the aid of a flotation belt is a brilliant form of cross-training when you are sidelined with an injury. Evidence has shown that aqua-jogging in this way can preserve the level … Continue reading Aqua Jogging Chronicles – Athletics Weekly.