by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 5, 2025 | Community, Top Story
Whether it’s shaping future Olympians or having them keep him alive in surgery, athletics coach John Powell MBE proves that real coaching doesn’t stop at the finish line. John Powell MBE was an athletics sprint coach for over 45 years, travelling to international...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 4, 2025 | Groundwork
On your marks, get set, GO! You see the runners cross the finish line, but what goes into setting up the London Marathon? Sidelines speak to the route manager to learn more. Sophie Blackett has been the route manager of the London Marathon for three years, as well as...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 4, 2025 | Community, Top Story
From tackling stigmatising language in the media to filling gaps in care for those struggling, there is a team off the field working to improve mental health in sport. In Volunteers’ Week, Sidelines spotlights the work of Sport in Mind. Mental health within...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 3, 2025 | Performance, Top Story
It’s getting hot in here! Sidelines hears from expert Dr Steve Mears about why athletes use heat training and how to do it safely. Exercising in 40-degree heat sounds like punishment. For elite athletes, it’s preparation. From the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 2, 2025 | Innovation
Protecting the brain is no longer optional. Expert Dr Patrick Neary explains how sport is adapting – and what more can be done to prevent concussion. “You only have one brain, and you need that for the next 70 years of your life.” Dr. Patrick Neary, 68, a professor in...
