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A Grand affair

Wed 2 Jan 2019

The Sussex Grand Prix is a series of 10 races held annually across Sussex. Runners compete for individual and team points, with every race counting. This year, Phoenix athletes have again shown their commitment to this league.

Masters, Inter Counties (and a demo)

Mon 10 Dec 2018

Saturday 8 December: South of England Masters Champs and South of England Inter-Counties in Oxford. Oh and there was a little demo!

One, Two, Turbo!

Mon 10 Dec 2018

Turbo training sessions are underway again....

Another Ode to Stanmer

Fri 23 Nov 2018

Ahead of mixing it with the best in the country at the European XC trials this weekend, in-form Phoenix man Declan Neary gives his take on the 1st Sussex League fixture at Stanmer.

10km Triumphs

Wed 21 Nov 2018

Steve Atkinson shares his view of a fantastic Brighton 10km both for him, for Sussex in the Inter-Counties challenge, and some brilliant individual accolades - most notably: Beth (1st!), Ross (2nd), Ian (5th, 1st V40) and Archie (6th).

Hot Cross Run

Tue 13 Nov 2018

Tthe first race of the Sussex Cross Country League took place at Stanmer Park. An incredible 83 Phoenix runners took part and made quite an impact.

Pitch Perfect Awards

Tue 13 Nov 2018

Awards night moved to a new venue this year, and it proved a popular choice. All ages packed into the Boundary Room overlooking the Sussex Cricket Club ground.

Stretches of Spain

Mon 5 Nov 2018

Paul Whelpton reports on the Almijara Half Marathon, a challenging trail race in southern Spain that winds through rocky ravines and climbs 1000m up tiny mountain footpaths.

Beacon beauties

Sun 4 Nov 2018

Some Brighton Phoenix members braved the freezing north wind early on Sunday October 28th in the morning to do the Sussex Nomads hill climb up Ditchling Beacon.

Maybe it was just that easy....!?!

Sun 4 Nov 2018

Richard Thompson conquered the Beachy Head marathon - here’s how!

Phoenix fly high... updated!

Sat 27 Oct 2018

The Phoenix men's team posted an impressive 5th place at the annual SEAA Southern Cross Country Relays - the highest ever placing by a team from Sussex

Phoenix at the Prom

Sat 27 Oct 2018

The penultimate race of the 2018 Sussex Grand Prix was held Sunday October 21st at Hove Prom. Phoenix were out in force!

Good in the wood... updated!

Mon 22 Oct 2018

Saturday 13th saw the start of the Cross Country season

Super Sprinter

Tue 16 Oct 2018

Andrew Brooks gives his account of taking the new course record at the Anne Boleyn Super Sprint Tri

Phoenix Nomads

Fri 5 Oct 2018

Phoenix members give their account of the Nomads cycling trial

The idiots guide to the Tor Des Geants

Mon 1 Oct 2018

Andy Pumfrey gives his account of the Tor Dest Geants Ultra

World Masters

Thu 27 Sep 2018

The Phoenix contingent at the 2018 World Master Athletics Championships must have been one of the largest from any single club, with 8 Phoenix members Competing. Here are their reports... NEW PICTURES ADDED!

Bristol massif!

Thu 27 Sep 2018

Sunday the 23rd of September saw 10 Phoenix runners make the trip West to tackle the Great Bristol Half Marathon.

Ross of the North

Thu 13 Sep 2018

Ross Skelton... 20th in the Great North Run!

Hard work pays off

Tue 11 Sep 2018

Four regulars at our Monday bike / run sessions allowed Liz H to twist their arms into doing the Uckfield Duathlon, a run / bike / run event that is included in our multi sport club champs.

Team effort at K2

Tue 4 Sep 2018

Our younger athletes supported Phoenix at the Sussex League championships on Sunday at the K2 in Crawley

Atkinson & on!

Tue 4 Sep 2018

Steve Atkinson won silver in the 800m and bronze in the 1500m M50 races at the British Masters Track and Field Championships at Alexander Stadium last week.

Sharkbait in the Channel

Fri 31 Aug 2018

Hot off the press.... Hildi Mitchell gives her report on swimming the Channel with team Sharkbait!

Grand Master... update!

Mon 20 Aug 2018

The Masters Grand Prix at Lee Valley on Sun 19 Aug saw an attempt at the V50 4x800m world record. Nigel Herron gives us an eye witness account. New picture added!

Save the date

Mon 13 Aug 2018

Remember, remember the 10th of November...awards, celebration and fun!

Close call in Berlin

Mon 13 Aug 2018

As the European Championships come to a close, Phoenix celebrates Charlie Da'Vall Grice's participation.

Big W

Mon 30 Jul 2018

A bit of Thursday run fun on the Downs was enjoyed by a few this week.

Master of the Quick Half?

Tue 24 Jul 2018

Paul Whelpton reports on the British Masters Half Marathon Championships held at Redhill Aerodrome on July 22nd, where his time of 1:28:25 landed him the national V65 Title.

Phoenix Champs

Fri 20 Jul 2018

30 June & 1st July saw some of Phoenix's top athletes compete in the British Athletics Championships at the Alexander stadium, Birmingham.

Triathlon: “lots of fun actually!”

Mon 16 Jul 2018

Hannah Felton talks about her first triathlon

England 1 Phoenix 3

Mon 16 Jul 2018

This year the Phoenix 10k had to compete with the World Cup as England's semi final game against Croatia fell around race time.

On the Mark!

Sat 14 Jul 2018

Mark Cossey talks about his journey from injury to recent success at the Falmer Triathlon

3 medals more!

Tue 3 Jul 2018

On the 30th June, a very hot day, 26 Phoenix athletes took part in the Sussex under 13 champs at Withdean

Martin conquers Marlow

Tue 3 Jul 2018

Erica Martin came first at the Marlow sprint duathlon - well done!

Blackcap Handicap

Mon 18 Jun 2018

Thursday 14 June 2018 saw another sunny evening on the South Downs, with a good turnout of Brighton Phoenix plus some welcome guests for the Blackcap Handicap.

Name Game Fame

Wed 13 Jun 2018

The Wonderful Wills and Phenomenal Phils & Pauls emerged as the top teams from a bumper turnout of around fifty Phoenix members at our latest flashmob parkrun on Hove Prom on June 9th.

All the Way: part 3

Wed 13 Jun 2018

Saturday June 2nd was the South Downs Way Relay. This unique race sees teams of 6 and a driver complete the 100miles of the South Downs Way.

All the Way: part 2

Wed 13 Jun 2018

Saturday June 2nd was the South Downs Way Relay. This unique race sees teams of 6 and a driver complete the 100miles of the South Downs Way.

All the Way: part 1

Wed 13 Jun 2018

Saturday June 2nd was the South Downs Way Relay. This unique race sees teams of 6 and a driver complete the 100miles of the South Downs Way.

Heiß in der Stadt!

Sat 9 Jun 2018

Not content with 1 marathon in scorching conditions, Barry Blackwell thought he would try Stockholm too....

Phoenix Open / BMC Races

Sat 9 Jun 2018

Withdean stadium on Wednesday 30th May came alive as some 280 athletes competed in the annual Phoenix Open / BMC races.

Southport Success

Wed 6 Jun 2018

Injury and illness whilst training did not stop Malcolm Hughes win in his age category at the Southport Triathlon on May 20th. Read on for his report....

Grand Prix Spree

Tue 22 May 2018

The Horsham 10k on May 20th saw us notch up one of our best ever club performances in a Sussex Grand Prix race, with 10 of the first 20 men from Grand Prix clubs to cross the finish line wearing Phoenix vests.

Back to the Track

Thu 17 May 2018

Sunday 13th May saw Phoenix athletes out in force at the Sussex Track & Field Championships.

Boston PB!

Mon 14 May 2018

Amelia Culshaw shares her experience at this year’s iconic Boston marathon.

¡Hasta La Vista Hastings!

Sun 13 May 2018

The second and final trip to Hastings in this year's Sussex Grand Prix - for the Keith Chandler Memorial 5 Miles on May 13th - brought another good set of results for Phoenix.

Phoenix England Trio

Thu 10 May 2018

Phoenix saw three of its most experienced athletes compete for England in the Great Birmingham 10km.

Hot off the press....

Fri 27 Apr 2018

The 38th London marathon took place last Sunday. The temperature reached highs of 24 degrees making it the hottest London marathon on record.

Go on....Tri it!

Wed 25 Apr 2018

Exciting new Triathlon training sessions have started....

Marathon Weekend : update!

Wed 25 Apr 2018

The 9th Brighton Marathon weekend took place on the weekend of 15-16th April with it's usual festival atmosphere.Sorry for the delay...we've been waiting for the results!

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A Grand affair

Masters, Inter Counties (and a demo)

One, Two, Turbo!

Another Ode to Stanmer

10km Triumphs

Hot Cross Run

Pitch Perfect Awards

Stretches of Spain

Beacon beauties

Maybe it was just that easy....!?!

Phoenix fly high... updated!

Phoenix at the Prom

Good in the wood... updated!

Super Sprinter

Phoenix Nomads

The idiots guide to the Tor Des Geants

World Masters

Bristol massif!

Ross of the North

Hard work pays off

Team effort at K2

Atkinson & on!

Sharkbait in the Channel

Grand Master... update!

Save the date

Close call in Berlin

Big W

Master of the Quick Half?

Phoenix Champs

Triathlon: “lots of fun actually!”

England 1 Phoenix 3

On the Mark!

3 medals more!

Martin conquers Marlow

Blackcap Handicap

Name Game Fame

All the Way: part 3

All the Way: part 2

All the Way: part 1

Heiß in der Stadt!

Phoenix Open / BMC Races

Southport Success

Grand Prix Spree

Back to the Track

Boston PB!

¡Hasta La Vista Hastings!

Phoenix England Trio

Hot off the press....

Go on....Tri it!

Marathon Weekend : update!