In 2011 LDC and Birchfield launched the LDC Junior Development programme, to support six athletes between the ages of 15 and 19 who were on track to become international athletes. Such has been the success of this initiative that it has now grown to support 30 athletes.

We are saddenned to report the death of our longstanding member, Terry Roberts.

Georgie Hartigan, daughter of runners Bev and John Hartigan surprised herself in Ireland at the weekend, not only in winning her race but posting a Euroepan quailfying time in the process.

It has been a busy weekend for our athletes with many of them starting their 2021 campaign as the domestic indoor competitions began.

The British Milers Club announced their 2020 awards this week and Birchfield members have seen their achievements recognised.

A proposed rule change, in addition to the one sent out three weeks ago, will be presented to members at the AGM onn 19 November 2020. Links to voting slips and the Reoprt and Accounts will be sent to eligible voting members next week

On Sunday 23rd August Birchfield Harriers proved why they are the leading athletics club in the UK, for more than just their action on the track and in the field.

A great day of athletics is promised on Sunday as Birchfield hosts the first club competition of 2020

In the last week Birchfield Harriers has been advised by Birmingham City Council that it will have no access to the main stadium track or the warm-up track on Club nights until after the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

The road running section is organising a virtual grrand prix, which is open to all, and the first results table has been published

Matt Ashford our psychologist, has shared a helpful guide on maintaining your wellbeing whilst at home.

The Birchfield Fitness Challenge is up and running and a lot of our athletes and their parents have taken part. Scores are based on age and gender so why not join in and see if you can top the table.

Tony Hadley coach to many Olympians explains the importance of foot placement to improve your running and prevent injury.

All YDl fixtures have been cancelled for the 2020 season

Join our fitness challenge and see if you can be top of the leaderboard. Prizes will be given when the Club opens again. Do this as many times as you like and send your results into the Club and we will publish a league table each week.

In response to the difficulties we are all experiencing sprinter and strength and conditionning coach, Jack Lawrence has put together some workout programme our members can do at home and stay safe.

All training on Club nights and the Academy will cease with immediate effect in line with the statement from England Athletics. We will inform members when we reopen so please look at our Facebook page and Twitter for updates

Becky Wood, the BBC Midlands presenter, has been taking on a sporting challenge in aid of Sport Relief and as part of the challenge she called in at the Alexander Stadium for some sprinting tips.

Following their success at the Loughborough Winter Throws meeting Craig Murch and Jess Mayho have been selected as part of an 11 strong team at the European Throwing Cup.

It was our field event athletes that led the way at the weekend at the Loughborough Winter Throws event and Vault Cardiff down in Wales. Elsewhere many of our athletes were representing their counties at the CAU Intercounties Cross Country Championships at Prestwold Hall in Lougborough and our masters were in action at the British Masters indoor championships.

Winner of the Heptathlon at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Kelly Sotherton is now taking on the role of Team Leader for England at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Based in Birmingham Kelly who has trainined at the Alexander Stadium and competed there many times will now be in a new role there in 2022.

The British Indoor Championships were held in Glasgow last weekend and it was our ladies who were the stars of the show with two champions, two silver medals and one bronze medal.

It was a contrasting weekend for our athletes with the young Stags competing in the England Age Group Indoor Championships in Sheffield and the cross country runners in the mud at Wollaton Park in Nottingham.

The indoors was the focus of attention for our athletes this weekend with action taking place in Glasgow and Sheffield

As Storm Clara raged on Sunday our young athletes battled the elements and as a result of their dedication secured team and indivual medal positions.