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Steve Ovett leads tributes to Matt Paterson

Mon 19 Jul 2021

The British Olympic great has taken time to write up his memories of his Phoenix co-founder.

‘A force of nature’ - Phoenix co-founder Matt Paterson passes away

Mon 19 Jul 2021

Former chairman Paul Collicutt pays tribute to a man who he describes as being “like a hurricane who blew into our lives”.

'He will be sorely missed' - Phoenix pays tribute to Andrew Brooks

Wed 23 Jun 2021

Our much loved athlete passed away recently following a club training session - our members share their memories.

Mid Sussex Sprint Triathlon: A Poignant Day

Fri 18 Jun 2021

On 13th June six Phoenix Multisport athletes competed in what was, for most of us, our first competitive ‘real’ race for nearly two years. The event however was tragically overshadowed by the critical condition, and ultimately passing, of our fellow athlete, friend and recently appointed Club Secretary Andrew Brooks.

Phoenix athletes shine on the big stage - round-up

Wed 9 Jun 2021

Charlie Grice gets Olympic qualifying time - Beth Kidger, Archie Davis and George Mills hit new heights.

Aquathlon and Swimming at Pells

Fri 28 May 2021

Swim training at Pells all summer has begun and next week marks the start of Event #2 in the Club Multisport Championship - the Aquathlon

Beth Kidger breaks Phoenix record

Tue 11 May 2021

The 27-year-old smashed the Brighton Phoenix 5000m women’s mark at the BMC Grand Prix in Stretford.

Outstanding showing for Phoenix at Goodwood

Tue 27 Apr 2021

With competitive action slowly resuming again, our athletes showed the hard work they’ve been putting in over the winter.

Lockdown no barrier to hard work for formidable four

Fri 16 Apr 2021

Chair Mike Townley made an impromptu presentation to four of our young athletes who have consistently trained, safely, during lockdown.

Trying a Cycling Time Trial

Wed 7 Apr 2021

Geoff Pike does his first cycling time trial and encourages other multisporters to give them a go. Here's his review of the Brighton Mitre (Hilly) 25 mile TT...

Leitch sets British M45 marathon record at Olympic trials

Fri 26 Mar 2021

Phoenix runner Ian Leitch made history at Kew Gardens in London, finishing a brilliant ninth among the UK’s top marathon contenders.

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.

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Steve Ovett leads tributes to Matt Paterson

‘A force of nature’ - Phoenix co-founder Matt Paterson passes away

'He will be sorely missed' - Phoenix pays tribute to Andrew Brooks

Mid Sussex Sprint Triathlon: A Poignant Day

Phoenix athletes shine on the big stage - round-up

Aquathlon and Swimming at Pells

Beth Kidger breaks Phoenix record

Outstanding showing for Phoenix at Goodwood

Lockdown no barrier to hard work for formidable four

Trying a Cycling Time Trial

Leitch sets British M45 marathon record at Olympic trials

Turbo Charged!

Bronze for MV45-54 team in BMAF Virtual Mile

BRITISH RECORD FOR CHARLIE

Another World Class run from Charlie

Pairs Challenge

England Athletics COVID-19 Guidance

TIER 4 GUIDANCE

Blackcap Chris Smith Memorial Event

Phoenix Brave the PB5K

Resumption of Training

Swimrun reflections

Phoenix MultiSport Club Championship 2020

Sprint Duathlon Report

Hever Castle Triathlon

More Virtual Multisport Racing

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