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Blue skies and smiles for first ever London Students’ Run

December 6, 2016 Louise Pech

Last Sunday, 121 students came down to run 5 or 10 kilometers around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The sun was out for the day, which made the race an ideal way to spend a Sunday morning. This was the first ever edition of the London Students’ Run and what a success it was. England Athletics supported the event which was sponsored by Cafe Football. Check our Instagram feed for all the photos from today's @LUCA_athletics students run !! pic.twitter.com/ad2WlyS7hP — The Run! Project (@RUNLondonEA) December 4, 2016 Even though […]

Letting go is the hardest part

December 5, 2016 Seth Kennard

We’d been together for so long. We’d done so much together. We’d been places together, seen places together. I thought our partnership was strong, was unbreakable, and that our bond would stand the test of time. But nothing lasts forever, I know that now better than most. Looking back, I should have done more for you, protected you better, cared for you better. The signs were there, the discolouration, the pain, you just didn’t feel the same. But this isn’t just my fault, you needed to tell me when […]

London Students’ Run: Results

December 4, 2016 James Findon

All results from the first ever London Students’ Run are now available online here.

Racing tomorrow? This is what you need to know

December 3, 2016 James Findon

On Sunday, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will play host to the first ever London Students’ Run. If you’re taking part, this is what you need to know. Date: Tomorrow (Sunday 4th Dec) Start Time: 5K: 0930 10K: 1030 Course: Loops within south Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Race HQ: Opposite the ArcelorMittal Orbit, 3 Thornton St, London E20 2AD. Opens at 8:45 Course Description: Map here. Race number & chip collection: 5K: 0845-0915 10K: 0900-1015 Bring e-ticket (smartphone or print-out). Toilets at the Podium Cafe, 2 minute walk from race HQ. Bag drop at […]

LUCA Indoor Championships Report

November 30, 2016 Rhianna Madden-Hansle

Last Sunday, over 250 athletes travelled to Lee Valley Athletics Centre to compete in the LUCA Athletics Championships. Best of luck to all competing @LUCA_athletics @LeeValleyAC today 👍👏 https://t.co/wvMLX3KiNn — Seb Coe (@sebcoe) November 27, 2016 The morning got off to a great start with Sebastian Coe (IAAF president) wishing those competing the ‘Best of Luck’ via twitter. The event itself was a combination of three different championships: the LUCA Indoor Athletics Championships, the University of London Intercollegiate Championships, and the 149th United Hospital Athletics Championships. With three titles and […]

UCL win Double as King’s Take UH Shield – full results online now

November 28, 2016 James Findon

UCL have defended their LUCA and UL title. The 2015 winners won the David Morgan Cup, given to the team with the most points, with a total of 38 points. King’s had 33 and Brunel 30. They won the UL trophy by a single point, clinching the prize in the final event of the day from King’s. King’s won the 149th United Hospitals Shield by a margin of 50 points to RVC’s 32. A full report will follow. Results listed here.

Wimbledon Common LCL Race Report

November 28, 2016 Shala Nourmamode

King’s College London organised the third LUCA LCL cross-country race, which took place on Wednesday 16th of November 2016. Around two hundred students ran the Wimbledon Common XC course, which also incorporated the University of London (UL) and University Hospitals (UH) Championships. The female racers completed a ~5km hilly and muddy lap, while the male competitors ran two laps. With both female and male teams crowned UL Champs, UCL displayed very solid performances. Moreover, the UCL ladies team won the LUCA LCL Wimbledon Common race and are currently standing second in the […]

Run Safe

November 25, 2016 Lucy Patchett

Earlier this month, tragedy hit the sports community as two young, aspiring athletes were killed while using a pedestrian crossing during a night time training session with their club in Hampshire. Long-distance runners Stacey Burrows, 16, and Lucy Pygott, 17, had followed the instructions of their club leaders to ensure they used the pedestrian crossing safely, but unfortunately that was not enough. This cautionary tale reminds runners everywhere of the dangers of the road. Runners must be careful as winter approaches and the days become darker earlier. All we can […]

Indoor Champs: everything you need to know

November 24, 2016 James Findon

This Sunday, 250 athletes will descend on Lee Valley for the second LUCA Indoor Championships. Seventeen clubs have entered the championships with athletes entering a record 403 events. The championships also mark the first race for the newly formed LUCA alumni club, Motspur AC. The Indoor Championships are actually three separate championships rolled into one. Here’s a little explanation.. LUCA Indoor Championship (David Morgan Cup) Simply, this is for the club with the most points. Easy, right? Individual medals are awarded in this championship too. University of London Intercollegiate Championship Just […]

Indoor Champs entry list

November 23, 2016 James Findon

Two-hundred and forty eight athletes have registered for LUCA Indoor Championships. Registration is now closed and no late entries will be considered. Teams may substitute athletes in the same event on the day. University College are the current champions of LUCA Indoor and holders of the University of London Intercollegiate Trophy. Imperial are holders of the United Hospitals Shield.