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UK athletics tracks open to the public: where to actually train
Not every athletics track lets you turn up and run. Here's how to tell which ones do, and what to expect if you're not a club member.
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How to read Power of 10: PBs, rankings and club records
Power of 10 is the UK's official track and field results database. Here's how to find your own PBs, rankings and club records on it.
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runbritain rankings and handicap scores explained
The runbritain handicap turns any race time, on any course, into one comparable number. Here's how it actually works.
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Heptathlon and decathlon events explained, in order
Ten events for the men, seven for the women, run across two days. Here is the exact order and how scoring actually works.
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Javelin technique and the UK club rules on throwing
The one throwing event that uses a run-up and spikes, and the safety rules every UK club takes seriously.
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UK athletics age groups explained
The age group names changed in April 2026. Here's the current system, and what it used to be called.
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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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