2018 – Page 5 of 7

In praise of cross-country

April 13, 2018 admin

Parliament Hill Fields, NW3, 18th of October 2017, 3:15. For the passing dog walkers, it must have been a strange sight for a Wednesday afternoon; north of 250 students clad in their new vests, clustering together at the base of ‘The Hill’. Some were old timers, others freshers in their first weeks of university life, but all were united in one purpose. Formerly the London Colleges League, the newly christened LUCA XC was about to kick off another season, with the infamous Parli Hill playing host to the opening salvoes […]

UCL aim for third consecutive Outdoor Series title

April 12, 2018 James Findon

The fourth LUCA Outdoor Series gets underway this Sunday at Parliament Hill. Reigning champions, UCL will claim home advantage as they attempt an assault on an unprecedented third consecutive series title. The club has every right to feel confident after securing a double indoor championship victory in November and finishing first and second in the Men’s and Women’s LUCA XC league respectively. On returning to the venue where they beat King’s in a convincing varsity performance last month, UCL president Henry Murdoch said “UCL are undefeated at athletics over the […]

21st Commonwealth games athletics: the story thus far

April 11, 2018 Daniel Woodburn

With the 21st edition of the Commonwealth games well underway on Australia’s Gold Coast, we have already been treated to some brilliant showdowns and individual performances in track and field. The Australian contingent is thriving off home support and has landed an impressive eight gold medals, eight silvers and six bronzes at the time of publishing. Their total of 22 is twice as many as their next closest rivals, Jamaica, who surprisingly obtained one of their golds in the women’s 3000m steeple chase. Earlier today, Aisha Praught put in a […]

Drizzle can’t dampen vet’s race

April 11, 2018 Seth Kennard

The Hawkshead Hobble, held at the RVC Hawkshead campus, took place on Sunday 8th April. In total 71 runners started and finished the course. Light drizzle throughout the day and a wet and muddy course made the run even more challenging, but it was thoroughly enjoyed (and endured) by all. The organising team are grateful to all of the RVC staff that supported the race as well as all the RVC student marshals who guided runners around the course and helped tremendously with the post-race clean-up. The race, now in […]

LUCA Awards and AGM: Save the date

April 9, 2018 James Findon

LUCA is proud to announce preliminary details of this years AGM, awards and afterparty. The AGM and awards evening will be held at Bush House on Sunday 27th May. King’s College will host the evening at the newly refurbished Bush House, Aldwych, WC2B 4RD The event will start with the AGM at 3pm. Everyone is invited to attend. The meeting will start with the executive committee presenting an overview of the year and the results of the competition surveys. Members can submit motions to be debated and voted on at the […]

LUCA to build new athletics stadium

April 1, 2018 James Findon

LUCA has submitted plans to build a new athletics stadium in the heart of London. The outdoor stadium will be the centrepiece of a major new athletics complex which will include an indoor 200m track, strength and conditioning gym, swimming pool and a variety of bars and restaurants. Members of LUCA affiliated clubs will be able to use the facilities for free. UKA Athletics have already expressed interest in using the training facilities. The stadium itself will boast a capacity of 67,000, placing it in direct competition with London Stadium […]

Limited tickets left for London Students Run X Love Trails Festival

March 22, 2018 James Findon

Tickets for the 10K are still available, but the 5K is now SOLD OUT. The London Students Run, presented by Love Trails Festival will take place this Sunday in Victoria Park. Weather conditions are forecast to be ideal and over 200 runners have registered across both races. Love Trails Festival have kindly donated epic prizes to the event – a pair of Salomon Speedcross 4 trail shoes for the male and female winners of the 5k and 10k races on the day, as well as a 15% discount for all participants for the coveted tickets to […]

Route Confirmed: London Students Run X Love Trails Festival

March 20, 2018 James Findon

Routes have been confirmed for Sunday’s London Students Run, presented by Love Trails Festival. Both routes can be found on the race website. The routes have minimal incline and take runners around all the way around the gorgeous Victoria Park. Conditions for the run are set to be perfect, despite the recent snow leading to the cancellation of the first Outdoor Series Meet. Sunny intervals with light breezes and a high of 13 degrees are forecast. Last week, LUCA announced that the London Students’ Run had partnered with Love Trails Festival, the UK’s […]

The RVC Hawkshead Hobble is back

March 17, 2018 James Findon

The RVC Hawkshead Hobble is back. Challenge yourself on either the 5km or 10km trail routes that will lead you through the undulating, bluebell filled woods surrounding the RVC’s Hawkshead Campus. Held on Sunday 8th of April, the profits made from this event will be divided between two incredible charities: Nowzad, a volunteer run charity who provide care and shelter for animals caught in war zones. One of their many amazing projects involves reuniting soldiers with strays they adopted whilst out on the front line. Our second charity, the […]

LUCA OUTDOOR MEET CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW

March 16, 2018 James Findon

IMPORTANT: Due to the adverse weather forecast for tomorrow, we have made the decision to CANCEL tomorrow’s LUCA Outdoor Series meet at Parliament Hill. We have been in constant communication with Parliament Hill to try and find ways to reduce the risk associated with the ice, snow and high winds that have been forecast. Regrettably, we have been unable to find ways of reducing these risks. Given the high risks associated with the weather, and our inability to reduce the risks, we cannot proceed with the event. The health and […]