This may not be at the forefront of peoples thoughts right now – but its that time of year when we register as ‘athletes’ (!!) with England Athletics. Its completely voluntary but can only be done through the Club. You can find out whats in it for you as an individual here.

As a reminder provided we have 10 as a minimum people who sign up, we get our place for the London Marathon – less than 10 and its a ballot which may not grant us a place.

England Athletics have dropped the price to £15 this year (they’d planned for it to be £16) due to the current circumstances.

So who wants to be registered this year? Please email enquiries@henfieldjoggers.co.uk to let us know, and BACS £15 to the Henfield Joggers account using the reference UKA.

Well we may be in ‘lockdown’ but Chris has still been working on the latest Results, which you can find here! Obviously the suspension means no April Handicap, and we will have to review the future of the 2019/2020 Handicap over the coming weeks as the situation develops. Stay healthy everyone.

This morning England Athletics issued the following statement:
England Athletics advises that all face-to-face activity such as club training sessions, events, competitions, club committee and face-to-face meetings, athlete camps, running groups and social events should be suspended until at least the end of April.
The decision has been taken in the interests of athletes, runners, officials, coaches, volunteers, supporters and the wider athletics and running communities. This decision is also in alignment with actions taken by the home country athletics federations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is similar to action taken by other sports.
Where possible, athletes and runners at all levels are encouraged to maintain their own personal fitness and keep active during this time, while following government guidelines about safe distance and safe exercise environments.
After an urgent committee meeting we feel we have zero choice in the matter, therefore Henfield Joggers will not be holding, for the foreseeable future until this guidance changes, any Club Runs.
Club Nights, Pub Runs, our 30th celebration, Beginners course and Summer Social are all cancelled forthwith. So not only is there no pub run from the Partridge tomorrow evening, but also no club run from HLC that we’d arranged to take its place.
However, if members want to use social media forums to tell others of their plans to run, that is up to them. If people want to join in (social distancing applies) then that is up to them too. But there is nothing under the auspices (or insurance) of Henfield Joggers.
Of course, we’re not going away. The Club is the Club. We’re all who we were and still are. We’ll have a bloody big party when this is over!
Your CommitteeNikkiDanielleMarkLizKasHugh and Paul