Preliminary results from yesterday’s LCAS meet are now online. LUCA clubs competing alongside athletes in the London Inter-Club Challenge (LICC) which included teams from Oxford, Cambridge and as far as Australia. LCAS standings will be updated later this week.
Mild conditions are expected on Sunday but athletes shouldn’t see any rain. A high of 13 degrees with winds of 8mph are forecast. Two days of rain across Friday and Saturday could mean a wet track and field.
LUCA is launching a new news section on the website. Supported by the Daily Telegraph Sports Desk, the project will bring a vibrant mix of reviews, nutritional advice, meet reports, interviews and more to the website. The news section will also provide coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic games. Applications are now open and more information can be found here. Successful applicants will receive training with Daily Telegraph Sports desk staff.
Kings and UCL go into the meet level on points but 41 points behind leaders, Essex Blades. London Universities will return to Lee Valley on Sunday to race on the outdoor track for the second meet of the London Colleges Athletics Series (LCAS). Essex Blades will hope to cause another upset after their surprise win at Parliament Hill. The Blades demonstrated that they are more than just quantity, with several performances in the top 3 and strong performances in the relays. Blades captain, Jason Eghan said, “Loads of our members […]
Essex Blades top the LCAS Club Championship after the first meet at Parliament Hill. The second annual LUCA London Colleges Athletics Series (LCAS) got underway on Saturday at Parliament Hill Athletics Track. 13 universities took part – more than at any other LCAS event last year. Of the 188 athletes competing, 109 achieved a personal best. For many, this was their first track and field meet. The meet started with a straight final for the 10,000 championship. The race was won by UCL president, Victor Mound in a time of 34.57.06. Mound […]
The first meet of the second annual LUCA London Colleges Athletics Series (LCAS) will take place at Parliament Hill Athletics Track this Saturday. The competition was established in 2015 to be the track and field equivalent of the cross-country, London Colleges League. Parliament Hill is the traditional venue for the first meet of the LCL and will this year play home to the first meet of LCAS. Athletes will be competing for points that go towards their individual standing in each event and their clubs total. The club with the […]
It’s hard to describe Bushy Park as a cross-country course. Its flat long gravel paths are a far cry from the mud at Gloucester (BUCS XC) and hills of Ally Pally. Consequently it will appeal to a different kind of runner. With mountain and fell runners in the mix for medals, Bushy could offer an advantage to those who like it flat. It couldn’t be closer at the top of the ladies team league. Three points separate 5th from 2nd. With equal points in 5th/4th are St Mary’s and the Royal […]
The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is back for its second year running taking place on Sunday 31st January 2016 and they need a number of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver another fantastic event!! Cancer research really can’t deliver the event without the generous help of volunteers who make it such an unforgettable day for our runners who are raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. There are a number of exciting roles available and we would love for you to join our team on the day, so please […]
Imperial College London have announced that the 67th Hyde Park Relays will take place on the 13th of February 2016. If you have not had the chance to run before, what better time to come and experience the largest student relay race in the UK. Last year, HPR attracted close to 600 participants, and race organisers are aiming to better that this year. HPR is not only a relay race for both men’s, women’s and mixed teams but an opportunity to meet other student runners from across Europe and the chance […]
Essex Blades Athletics Club have teamed up with Colchester Harriers and Colchester and Tendering Athletics Club to host the Colchester Athletics Open Meet Outdoor Games. The open meet will be held at Garrison Track on Sunday January 24th 2016. Events on offer include; : 100m, 110m Hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4X200m Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put. All results will be added to power of ten. Guest entries are charged at just £2 per event. A timetable and entry sheet are now available. Information sheet Any queries should be directed to […]
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