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Lewes Athletic Club (Lewes AC) achieved a resounding victory at the third race of the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League (ESSCCL), held at the challenging Blackcap course on Sunday 12th January 2025. Despite icy and snowy conditions, the Lewes AC team delivered a strong performance, securing first place out of 30 clubs with an impressive points tally of 1658. Key Highlights: Individual Accolades: Ben…
Read moreAll the Academy training sessions start back on your usual training day this week: Tues 7th January Thursday 9th January Saturday 11th January 2025!
Read moreThe 3rd Annual Lewes Downland Santa Run, organised for the first time by Lewes Athletic Club, brought festive cheer and community spirit to Lewes, raising over £2000 for the Lewes Victoria Hospital. One hundred eighty-eight runners donned Santa hats and festive attire to participate in the event, braving freezing winds on their outward routes over the beautiful Lewes Downs to Ditchling and enjoying the winter…
Read moreLewes Athletic Club has risen to the top of the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League (ESSCCL) standings after a strong showing at Sunday’s fixture held at Newplace Park, Framfield. The club’s outstanding result on a challenging, muddy course propelled them from third to equal first place in the league. With two undulating laps of 2.5 miles each and conditions testing the mettle of every…
Read moreFind out what unfolded when The Times journalist and LAC member Adam Vaughan tested an unconventional tip from an American coach—coating himself in olive oil to stay warm at the start of a brisk cross-country race. Did it give him an edge, or was it just a slippery slope? Read the full story here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/i-slathered-myself-in-olive-oil-to-run-faster-did-it-work-zw7kbvlz0
Read moreLewes Athletic Club’s women’s teams delivered outstanding performances in the third of four fixtures in the Sussex AA Cross Country League at Ardingly Showground on Saturday, November 30th. The Lewes AC women excelled against tough competition from across the county, claiming first place in Division 1 and the Women’s Vets 35-50 categories. In Division 1, the Lewes AC women’s team scored 26 points across their…
Read moreLewes Athletic Club marked 40 years of training athletes to compete at the highest levels at a celebratory Gala Dinner in October that drew over 200 members from past and present. In a speech that received a standing ovation, Club founder and outgoing Chair Pete Masters paid tribute to those who supported the Club. He underscored the pivotal role of fundraising in the Club’s growth….
Read moreLewes Athletic Club is delighted to announce that Dave Leach, the club’s long-time Endurance Coach and club member, has been appointed President of The Sussex Athletics Association. Members made his appointment official at the Annual General Meeting of the Association on Friday, 18th October. Dave Leach succeeds Phil Baker from the Chichester club in this prestigious role. Reflecting on the transition, the Sussex Athletics Association…
Read moreA huge congratulations to all Lewes Athletic Club members who joined us to celebrate our Club’s 40th anniversary at a fantastic party and then hit the ground running the next morning for the Lewes Downland 5 and 10-Mile Races! Also, to all the running clubs and members of the public who took part in this annual scenic trail run and Sussex Grand Prix fixture starting…
Read moreDate: Saturday 21st September 2024 Location: Rushmore Arena, Aldershot Report by: Sally Norris Lewes Athletic Club participated in the 2024 SEAA Championships (South of England Athletics Association Road Relay Championships) at the Rushmore Arena in Aldershot. The venue, part of the Ministry of Defence training estate, offered runners a fantastic, undulating course with plenty of opportunities for spectators to cheer them on. Team Lewes Lewes…
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