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With the marathon season fast approaching, the Eastbourne Rovers ‘World of Pete’ (WoP) endurance group’s marathon hopefuls training is well underway. The group has had to endure appalling weather since the start of the year, with training taking place in torrential rain, high winds and sub-zero temperatures.Today (22nd) was the first real test for the… Read more »

The 4th fixture of the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League took place yesterday (15th) at Warren Hill.In December, it looked doubtful if there would be a January fixture, as the original venue in Heathfield was unable to host a race due to works on the course. Eastbourne Rovers stepped in with the help of… Read more »

The Sussex Cross Country Championships took place on a very wet and muddy course in Bexhill on Saturday 7th January. For many of the top athletes the championships are a key focus as the top 4 in each race are selected for the Intercounties in Loughborough on 11thMarch. The Eastbourne Rovers athletes had many superb performances, the… Read more »

Eastbourne Rovers latest couch to 5k programme is underway! Under the guidance of our qualified Leaders in Running Fitness, 20 new recruits braved the wet and windy January weather to take their first steps, or reintroduce themselves to running. Our new runners will follow the standard couch to 5k programme over the next 9 weeks… Read more »

It didn’t take long for Eastbourne Rovers to get their 2023 season underway, with 4 athletes making the long journey to the Lee Valley New Year Open indoor meeting in North London on Monday (2nd).The meeting included 60m, 200m, 300m, 400m and 800m races throughout the day.Nathan Burge competed in 2 races, posting a 8.05… Read more »

Eastbourne Rovers were back in action in the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League on Sunday (18th) at New Place Park, and were finally rewarded for their commitment and efforts to the cause with an overall team win!The win sees Rovers now 2nd in the series heading into the back half of the season.Despite the… Read more »

The Indoor athletic season is now underway with Eastbourne Rovers athletes having to travel some distance to experience running on an indoor track. A small contingent went to Lee Valley for the sprint events, where the races are graded according to predicted times. For Nathan Burge it was his first race as an U15 and… Read more »

The London Marathon Club Ballot took place on Tuesday 13th December at Eastbourne Sports Park. Due to ice the centre was closed for training, so Chairperson Mike Thompson met with Committee member Richard Davis in reception. Phil Wood was on hand to witness proceedings and the lucky ticket itself was pulled from the hat by… Read more »

A few club members have started to compete indoors with the Open meeting held at the newly refurbished Lee Valley indoor facility.  The rules for this new track seem appropriate for this time of year with the need to fit spikes that are shaped like xmas trees so as to not damage the surface so… Read more »

You may already be a seasoned competitor or someone who likes a social run but have you ever tried indoor events.  This is my guide and view on what it is and how you can enjoy. I am not here to promote what I have done at indoor competitions but to just reassure you that… Read more »