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Turbo Charged!

Fri 12 Mar 2021

Ex-member and regular contributor to Phoenix News, Kathryn Harnett, joins the Monday zoom turbo crew to reconnect with some familiar faces and help her get back to fitness. Here's what she found...

Bronze for MV45-54 team in BMAF Virtual Mile

Thu 11 Mar 2021

Ten Phoenix athletes entered the BMAF Virtual Mile that was held between 1-7 March. Running a mile anywhere you like in the race window.

BRITISH RECORD FOR CHARLIE

Mon 15 Feb 2021

Racing in New York Charlie Da’Vall Grice has set a new UK indoor 1000m record.

Another World Class run from Charlie

Tue 2 Feb 2021

We have a rare but spectacular result to celebrate with Charlie Grice running a 1:45.62 800m indoor pb.

Pairs Challenge

Mon 1 Feb 2021

With no races on offer we need fun ways of getting through the long, dark lockdown!

England Athletics COVID-19 Guidance

Thu 7 Jan 2021

Here is a summary of the latest updated England Athletics Guidance

TIER 4 GUIDANCE

Sat 26 Dec 2020

With all of Sussex moving into Tier 4 we have had to drastically restrict our activities.

Blackcap Chris Smith Memorial Event

Thu 17 Dec 2020

Over 150 runners took part in this virtual event in memory of Haywards Heath Harrier Chris Smith.

Phoenix Brave the PB5K

Thu 17 Dec 2020

A host of excellent performances lit up an otherwise cold, wet and windy South of England Showground at the brilliantly-organised 5KPB in Ardingly.

Resumption of Training

Wed 4 Nov 2020

As from December 2nd most of our training sessions have resumed but please check before attending.

Swimrun reflections

Fri 30 Oct 2020

After his excellent 5th place at the Lock to Lock Oxford Swimrun and 6th at Bewl Water, Matt Greenall considers the unusual demands of Swimrun racing

Phoenix MultiSport Club Championship 2020

Thu 29 Oct 2020

Liz Halliday, the MultiSport head honcho, summarises this years unusual Club Championship...

Sprint Duathlon Report

Tue 6 Oct 2020

The Phoenix Multisport Virtual Race Series (MSVRS) Sprint Duathlon is summarised by, our man in the think of the action, Geoff Pike.

Hever Castle Triathlon

Wed 30 Sep 2020

Malcolm Hughes reports from Hever Castle on this year's Olympic Triathlon - scenic but challenging!

More Virtual Multisport Racing

Sun 20 Sep 2020

Our roving multisport reporter, Geoff Pike, summarises the latest event in the PHX Mulisport Virtual Race Series - the Standard Tri.

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.

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