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British Title for George

Thu 10 Sep 2020

George Mills secured the outdoor British 1500m title on Saturday in Manchester, to add to his indoor victory earlier in the year.

Record Breakers at Rye

Mon 24 Aug 2020

Rachel Gorman and Bobby Searle both broke the female course record at this year's Rye 10 on August 23rd.

Track is Back

Wed 19 Aug 2020

Paul Whelpton summarises the welcome return to track racing for a number of our stars at the recent meeting in Worthing.

Phoenix Multisport Virtual Race Series (MSVRS) Aquabike and Sprint Tri

Sun 9 Aug 2020

Geoff Pike, the man on the pulse of virtual multisport racing, delivers his latest update on the intra-club action.

PHX V Lewes One Mile Challenge

Sat 8 Aug 2020

This challenge over the first weekend in August proved to be one of the simplest yet most entertaining of virtual races.

Phoenix 10K But Not As We Know It

Wed 29 Jul 2020

Not quite the 10th anniversary celebration of our own annual 10k race that we would have liked, but plenty of highlights from this years’ Virtual race.

The Fair Tri

Sun 26 Jul 2020

Our resident multisport roving reporter (and competitor) Geoff Pike gives the lowdown on the latest event in the club's series for athletes who have more than one string to their bow.

Swim-Run Fun

Sun 19 Jul 2020

Geoff Pike summarises the 1st event in the Phoenix Multisport Virtual Race Series (MSVRS) Aquathlon.

South Downs Way Relay - Not Really!

Fri 12 Jun 2020

Alas no SDWR this year so we decided to mark the first Saturday in June with our own virtual version.

Black Lives Matter

Mon 8 Jun 2020

Brighton Phoenix as a club is, and will always be, about championing inclusive excellence.

Having a Relay Good Time

Mon 1 Jun 2020

30+ Phoenix runners took on Hailsham Harriers virtual relay challenge this weekend - a great team experience and a victory to boot! Nigel Herron gives his perspective.

April Phoenix Virtual 10k

Mon 18 May 2020

The ‘April Phx Virtual 10k’ was held between April Thurs 23rd and Weds 29th , building on the momentum created by the National 5k virtual event.

Brighton Phoenix 10k cancelled

Thu 14 May 2020

Sadly, due to the coronavirus pandemic we have had to cancel this year’s Brighton Phoenix 10K.

Leo Stars in Liverpool

Fri 10 Apr 2020

Four of our youngsters turned out to represent Sussex Schools in the English Schools Cross Country Championships in Sefton Park on 14th March.

Phoenix Lockdown Turbo Session

Mon 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop the Triathletes having their Monday Turbo Session who instead had virtual turbo session on Zoom led by Liz and Erica There was a great turn out with Hannah, Geoff (Lucy) Manns, Geoff Pike, Hildi and her daughter Elsie, Jude, Amelia, Flo, Andrew, Eogan , Sue …

Coronavirus Statement from England Athletics: 24 March

Tue 24 Mar 2020

Athletics in England suspension extended until 31 May 2020 PRESS RELEASE FROM ENGLAND ATLETICS

Coronavirus/Covid-19 UPDATE – TRACK NIGHT SUSPENDED

Tue 17 Mar 2020

NO MORE WEDNESDAY TRACK NIGHT OR THURSDAY CLUB RUN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Coronavirus/COVID-19

Fri 13 Mar 2020

The PHX Board have met to discuss our response to the current Covid-19 crisis.

Fabulous 1500s!

Tue 25 Feb 2020

A string of recent great Phoenix 1500m performances culminated in George Mills’ claiming the British Indoor Title last Sunday.

Archie Stars for England

Tue 4 Feb 2020

Great performance by Archie Davis in an England vest at the Indoor Classic Meet in Vienna on February 1st, clocking 3:41.18 in the Men’s 1500m.

Phoenix Sportshall Champions!

Tue 4 Feb 2020

Great win for our U11s and U13s in the final Worthing Sportshall League fixture at Lancing Manor on February 1st.

Southerns Success

Fri 31 Jan 2020

In one of the most iconic XC races in the world, our Phoenix Men's team finished a creditable 17th as red-hot Simon Heath lead the way with a superb top-50 finish.

Another XC Medal Haul at Sussex Masters

Fri 24 Jan 2020

The Sussex Masters Cross Country Championships ended with a satisfying Phoenix haul of three team medals and two individual ones.

County Champ Success in Bexhill

Mon 13 Jan 2020

There were some great performances across the age groups, both individually and collectively, at the first XC meet of the decade in the Bexhill-held County Champs.

Throw Away the Rule Book - Fizz Beats Pfitz!

Thu 9 Jan 2020

Phil Grabsky's analysis of recent results throws up an alluring training plan for the coming year...

Fantastic Phoenix

Mon 30 Dec 2019

2019 has been a great year for Phoenix. Here is a reminder of some of our achievements.

Sussex Grand Prix Champions Again

Thu 26 Dec 2019

Final results are now out for this year’s Sussex Grand Prix, confirming our victories in both team competitions.

Cross Country Season Rolls On

Sat 21 Dec 2019

Recent fixtures at Stanmer Park and Horspath saw more fine performances from Phoenix athletes young and old.

Norfolk By Night

Fri 20 Dec 2019

Tim Woodman reports on the ups, downs and sideways detours of the Norfolk Coastal Path Half Sunrise 73km Ultra Marathon

Cruise Control at Crowborough

Mon 25 Nov 2019

The 2019 Sussex Grand Prix season came to a happy conclusion at Crowborough with (subject to confirmation) emphatic PHX wins in both Team competitions.

Brighton Phoenix 10K 2020 - DATE CHANGE

Thu 21 Nov 2019

The new date for the Brighton Phoenix 10K is now Wednesday 15 July 2020, one week later than initially advertised.

XC Success at Stanmer Park

Wed 13 Nov 2019

Another exceptionally good day's work, especially for our women, in the Sussex Cross Country League at Stanmer on November 9th.

Awards Night 2019

Sun 10 Nov 2019

With five club records broken this year the bar was set unbelievably high for our award winners.

Cross Country Round Up

Thu 24 Oct 2019

Opportunities to get out and enjoy those muddy hills are now coming thick and fast!

Hall of Fame Honour for Club Legend

Mon 14 Oct 2019

Phoenix Legend and Olympic medallist Mark Rowland is being added to the England Athletics Hall of Fame. Paul Collicutt breaks down a career of achievements from competing through to coaching.

Ragnar White Cliffs Relay

Thu 3 Oct 2019

Phoenix had 2 teams entered into this year's 177 mile, overnight, Ragnar Relay. A coastal run from Sittingbourne in Kent to Brighton, via Margate, Dover and Hastings.

Fine Start to XC Season at Goodwood

Tue 1 Oct 2019

Excellent results for us at the Sussex Cross Country Relay Championships at Goodwood.

Brilliant Bronze for our U17 Women

Wed 25 Sep 2019

Our trio of Poppy Palmer-Malins, Alice Wright and Milly Dickinson won a superb bronze in the U17 SEAA Road Relays at Crystal Palace.

Multi-Author, Multi-Sport Roundup Bonanza!

Sun 22 Sep 2019

A big thanks to Geoff Pike, Andrew Brooks and Hannah Felton for their takes on the recent Brighton Triathlon and the 'Real Triathlon' which took place the following day.

EUROPEAN MASTERS

Fri 20 Sep 2019

4 medals, 3 pbs and a fabulous experience for our 7 Phoenix members of Team GB at the European Masters Champs.

PHOENIX HIT THE FRONT AT HELLINGLY

Wed 11 Sep 2019

Another excellent team performance at Hellingly has moved us into a clear lead in this year's Sussex Grand Prix

Winter Fixtures

Tue 10 Sep 2019

We're getting to a busy time of year when the races start coming thick and fast. The end of this month sees the Cross country season kick off. Here is a detailed fixture list for the winter and spring. Speak to your coach and manager about which races to focus …

Lowdown on the Downland

Mon 2 Sep 2019

Geoff Pike shares his account of his debut Ultra event, the 28 mile Downland Challenge.

Thomas Takes Gold at British Champs

Thu 29 Aug 2019

A superb gold for Spencer Thomas in the Men's 800m was the highlight of a strong showing for our seven competitors at this year's British Championships in Birmingham.

Big W

Sun 18 Aug 2019

Our annual Big W event saw just under 20 competitors hurtle up (and down) a challenging 5km course in the magnificent South Downs.

Bewl Tri and Open Water Swim

Mon 12 Aug 2019

Phoenix had a number of competitors taking part in both the Bewl Triathlon and open water swim. Congratulations to everyone who completed the event!

Another Century For Our Ultra-Man

Mon 12 Aug 2019

Last month our Ultra machine Andy Pumphrey completed the 101km North Face Eiger race. Read his account of an incredibly gruelling test.

BEAMING AT BEXHILL

Sun 11 Aug 2019

Wins for Simon and Rachel and a great evening's work by all our Team at the Bexhill 5k.

GEORGE RUNS FOR ENGLAND

Wed 7 Aug 2019

Congratulations to George Mills who has been selected for the England team for the upcoming International in Manchester.

Summer Spectacular

Thu 18 Jul 2019

There have been so many spectacular performances by Phoenix athletes over the last couple of months it’s been hard to keep up with them so here is a selection of some of the most notable ones.

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British Title for George

Record Breakers at Rye

Track is Back

Phoenix Multisport Virtual Race Series (MSVRS) Aquabike and Sprint Tri

PHX V Lewes One Mile Challenge

Phoenix 10K But Not As We Know It

The Fair Tri

Swim-Run Fun

South Downs Way Relay - Not Really!

Black Lives Matter

Having a Relay Good Time

April Phoenix Virtual 10k

Brighton Phoenix 10k cancelled

Leo Stars in Liverpool

Phoenix Lockdown Turbo Session

Coronavirus Statement from England Athletics: 24 March

Coronavirus/Covid-19 UPDATE – TRACK NIGHT SUSPENDED

Coronavirus/COVID-19

Fabulous 1500s!

Archie Stars for England

Phoenix Sportshall Champions!

Southerns Success

Another XC Medal Haul at Sussex Masters

County Champ Success in Bexhill

Throw Away the Rule Book - Fizz Beats Pfitz!

Fantastic Phoenix

Sussex Grand Prix Champions Again

Cross Country Season Rolls On

Norfolk By Night

Cruise Control at Crowborough

Brighton Phoenix 10K 2020 - DATE CHANGE

XC Success at Stanmer Park

Awards Night 2019

Cross Country Round Up

Hall of Fame Honour for Club Legend

Ragnar White Cliffs Relay

Fine Start to XC Season at Goodwood

Brilliant Bronze for our U17 Women

Multi-Author, Multi-Sport Roundup Bonanza!

EUROPEAN MASTERS

PHOENIX HIT THE FRONT AT HELLINGLY

Winter Fixtures

Lowdown on the Downland

Thomas Takes Gold at British Champs

Big W

Bewl Tri and Open Water Swim

Another Century For Our Ultra-Man

BEAMING AT BEXHILL

GEORGE RUNS FOR ENGLAND

Summer Spectacular