Coaches' shortage hits Horsham athletes

Horsham Blue Star have welcomed back some of their athletes – at last – and have enabled a return to training at Broadbridge Heath, albeit under very restricted conditions.
Geri Smith of Horsham JoggersGeri Smith of Horsham Joggers
Geri Smith of Horsham Joggers

Covid guidelines set out by UK Athletics mean that a limited number of athletes are allowed to train at any one time and under strict health and safety conditions.

Club coaches are limited to a coaching group of 12 athletes and all equipment used must be thoroughly cleaned before and after use.

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However the Covid pandemic has had an impact on the club, with two coaches feeling unable to continue in the current environment.

This has led to Blue Star being short of coaches and they’d welcome new coaches.

If you have a coaching qualification or want to be involved email [email protected]

HORSHAM JOGGERS

The Chiltern 50km Challenge is a 50k looped route that covers a big slice of the Chilterns.

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You can walk, jog, or run along historic trails, rolling hills and the Thames Path, with the start and finish just outside Henley.

Horsham Joggers member Geri Smith completed the challenge and was second female.