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Veteran plans to become first triple amputee to complete London Marathon
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (507+ words) An Army veteran is planning to become the first triple amputee to complete the London Marathon in the hopes of showing others with a disability or injury what can be achieved "with the right mindset and the right support network....
Mid-lifers "put off exercise by school PE" " charity
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (456+ words) A significant number of people in mid-life do not exercise because they feel "held back by past sports memories" including challenging PE lessons and feeling self-conscious, a leading charity has said. A new poll, conducted on behalf of Age UK,…...
Mc Coy facing up to gruelling London Marathon challenge
3+ week, 5+ day ago (639+ words) Sir Anthony Mc Coy is no stranger to pushing his body to the limit, but this time he will be doing so without a saddle, as he tackles the London Marathon in aid of the Matt Hampson Foundation. The 20-times…...
Pulled muscles delay The Jukebox Man's wind operation
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (666+ words) The Jukebox Man's intended post-Cheltenham Gold Cup wind operation has been delayed after Ben Pauling discovered further issues with his King George hero " but he is still hopeful of a rematch with Gaelic Warrior at the Punchestown Festival. The pride…...
Trades programme helping young people take first steps into construction
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (271+ words) A FUTURE trades programme is helping young people take their first steps into the construction industry. The scheme is run by North Ayrshire Council in partnership with CEIS Ayrshire, with funding support from the local authority and The Robertson Trust....
Croydon Gymnastics Club nominated for prestigious award
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (304+ words) A Surrey gymnastics club has been shortlisted for a prestigious award at the British Gymnastics Awards. And recognise British Gymnastics affiliated clubs that have not only excelled in promoting and developing gymnastics but have also made an outstanding contribution to…...
Unity 5km race puts fans at heart of European Athletics Championships
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (560+ words) A new city centre race will ensure the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham are for everyone, according to UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner. The Championships will conclude on 16 August with the Unity 5km race alongside a 1km fun run open to everyone…...
Minella Yoga bursts into Triumph Hurdle picture
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (581+ words) Minella Yoga put himself in the Triumph Hurdle picture when making a perfect stable debut for Paul Nicholls in the Coral "Daily Rewards Shaker" "Introductory" Hurdle at Newbury. The three-year-old was starting out on British shores with one run and…...