November 2016 – Page 2 of 3

Volunteer Route Marshals needed for the London Student Run

November 17, 2016 Emma Butcher

Interested in helping out at the London Student Run on the 4th December? Why not try being a route marshal? Why we need you: With this being our first ever London Students’ Run, we’re looking for some passionate, excited and inspiring volunteers to become an integral part of the delivery of the event. Your support will help us to put on the best event we can. What will you be doing? Motivate, cheer and direct participants by covering one of the marshal points on the course. This crucial role ensures […]

UL XC Champs and Bannister Cup Results

November 16, 2016 William Jones

Two hundred runners turned up on Wednesday afternoon to tackle the gauntlet of the Wimbledon Common XC course, many of whom were also competing in the UL and UH champs that takes part alongside this LCL race. Following a hasty post-race retreat before the rain arrived a well attended prize giving ceremony was held in the Rose and Crown – much to the delight of all who attended. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here are the top results from the afternoon competitions: UL Champs, Mens Individual […]

This LUCA Girl Can Neon Rave Run

November 16, 2016 Yasmin Lakin

Last Thursday, LUCA took part in the national ‘This Girl Can’ campaign with its Neon Rave Run. As noted by a spokesperson of the campaign, This Girl Can was created in response to research revealing “a huge difference in the number of men and women playing sport”. To support the campaign, LUCA organised the girls only neon rave run, which involved a number of universities throughout London coming together in bright neon clothing and celebrating women in sport. It started off outside St Paul’s Cathedral where we were met by a […]

Try something new – coaching and officiating courses available through LUCA

November 15, 2016 Emma Butcher

Interested in getting more involved in athletics? Why not take a course on officiating or coaching to gain some new skills? Officiating LUCA has organised an opportunity to get officiating qualifications for FREE! Only 2 spaces remaining so act fast. How to apply: complete and send the registration form below to j.hood@uel.ac.uk, who will forward this to England Athletics. When: this officiating course takes place on 20/11/16 – so don’t delay in applying. Why is this important: All universities competing within the LCAS outdoor series are asked to provide officiating […]

Seek the wombles of Wimbledon at the next LCL race

November 13, 2016 Emma Butcher

Name: Wimbledon LUCA London Colleges League race What is it: Part of a series of cross-country races run by LUCA for all students from London universities – see more details at http://www.london-athletics.com/lcl/ This race will also encompass the University of London Champs and the Bannister Cup (the latter of which is for medics only) – results for both of these will be process immediately after the race; see below for further details. When is it: 16th November at 3:15p.m. Where is it: Wimbledon Common Where to we meet: Windmill Tea Rooms, Windmill […]

Festive Fun Run open to all!

November 9, 2016 Emma Butcher

United Hospitals Athletics at 149 years old

November 7, 2016 James Findon

Before the modern Olympic movement there was the United Hospitals Athletics Club (UHAC). The UHAC itself may no longer be operational, but the United Hospitals Athletics Championships associated with the club are still very much alive. On May 31, 1867, the UHAC was formed at the West Brompton running grounds by Mr S Edwin Jolly. Eligible members were students on a medically-related degree at King’s, Guys, London, St Thomas’s, University College, St George’s and St Mary’s. An annual meeting hosted by the UHAC featured events such as the 100 yards, 250 yards, […]

Mitcham Common LCL race report

November 6, 2016 Louise Pech

Last Wednesday, LUCA runners took on the second of the LCL Cross Country meets. The conditions were perfect for great performances on the hills of Mitcham Common. The sun was out, the terrain was not too wet or hard, and the competition was fierce. Ladies completed two 3km laps, while the men had 3 laps to run. On the ladies side, Royal Veterinary College (RVC) put on a show and won the race. Emma Dixon took the lead straight away and came home 1 minute 30 seconds clear of the […]

Mitcham Common LCL: Results Now Online

November 4, 2016 William Jones

Results from the second round of the 2016/17 London College League Cross Country Race at Mitcham Common can now be found on the results page, along with overall team and individual standings. 164 Athletes turned up to represent their colleges on what was a bright and sunny – if cold – day. Congratulations to Paulos Surafel and Emma Dixon who won the mens’ and womens’ races respectively and well done to everyone who competed. See you again in two weeks time for Wimbledon!

London Students’ Run: One Hundred students signed up with one month to go

November 4, 2016 James Findon

The London Students’ Run is just one month away. Over one hundred students have already signed up to the fun run, with an equal split between 5K and 10K options. The event is exclusive to London students and alumni, however members of partner clubs and associates are also welcome to attend. The route will take runners around the south Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with views of the Olympic Stadium (now the ‘London Stadium’). Chip timing is on offer and all runners will receive a goodybag. All abilities are welcome and encouraged […]