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Importance of the Core and How to Train it

July 13, 2016 Lucy Patchett

The core mainly consists of the torso muscles: the abdominis and obliques. However, contrary to many people’s conception of the core simply being that much desired ‘six-pack’, there is much more to it than meets the eye. This powerhouse of muscle also includes the diaphragm, pelvic floor, back muscles (multifidus), and the gluteus maximus. […]

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LUCA 4X1mile Trophy Relay in August

July 12, 2016 James Findon

LUCA and London Athletics are proud to announce the LUCA 4 X 1 Mile trophy relay event at the first ever London Community Games at Mile End Stadium on Sunday 7th August. The games will bring together competitive club athletes, local community partners, corporate partners, schools and universities. A full programme of events can be viewed here. London Athletics are currently offering a 50% discount off standard entries into any relay events from now until Friday. The LUCA 4 X 1 Mile will be held at 15:15 on Sunday and cost £10 […]

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Motspur founders meeting this week

July 11, 2016 James Findon

Alumni and students will gather at Student Central on Wednesday to establish the creation of a new alumni club. In June, LUCA announced plans to create an alumni club and launched a new website; motspurac.com. The new club is designed to cater for students over the summer season and strengthen the community by providing for alumni.  Students and alumni are invited to Student Central, Mallet Street, on Wednesday at 7pm to confirm plans and elect a new committee. Among those plans is a funding structure that will see 75% of membership […]

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June 2016: Athletics Recap

July 3, 2016 Jay Reynolds

As the summer months come upon us, so too do athletics events in ever increasing frequency. From the highest level Diamond League competitors to school children, everyone is taking part! Below are some of the highlights of the month which we have chosen from over forty events listed by British Athletics and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF): Event Name: Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League Where: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham When: 5th June 2016 Highlights: The nation’s long distance favourite, Mo Farah, ran a storming 3000 metres in the final. […]