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Long jump technique: run-up, take-off, landing
Four phases decide a long jump before you even leave the ground. Here is what each one actually involves.
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England Athletics registration explained (and what it gets you)
What a URN actually is, what a competition licence covers, and why you can't register yourself directly.
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What it costs to join a UK athletics club
Club fees, governing body registration, and what you actually get for the money. Here's the real breakdown.
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Shot put technique: glide vs spin for beginners
Two completely different ways to throw the same implement. Here's why almost every beginner should start with the glide.
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How to get faster at sprinting
Sprinting speed comes from technique as much as raw effort. Here's what actually changes when you get faster.
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Masters athletics in the UK: competing after 35
Turning 35 does not end a competitive athletics career, it starts a new one. Here's how Masters athletics actually works.
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Athletics for kids: what happens at a first session
What to actually expect the first time you take a child along to an athletics club, from warm up to pick up.
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Sportshall athletics: the winter indoor format explained
Sportshall is how most UK kids first compete in athletics, and it happens in a sports hall, not on a track. Here's how it works.
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Athletics coaching qualifications: LiRF, CiRF and UKA coach awards
Leading a run and coaching one are officially different things in UK athletics. Here's how the qualification pathway is structured.
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