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  Recreational runners who run over 15km per week are being sought for the largest running study in Australia, to determine the role of genes in exercise-induced bone and tendon injuries. The study is led by researchers at the Australian Institute of Sport in collaboration with the Collaborative Research Network for Advancing Exercise and Sports…

In addition to coaching options already announced: Glenn Ross is offering sprint training for Masters athletes at McGillivray Oval for just $5 Glenn Ross is a MAWA member, UWA Athletics coach, Surf Life Saving beach coach and a Sprint specialist. Take advantage of this great offer to assist your preparation for the World Championships! Sessions will be on…

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The countdown is on…  if you are interested in participating in the Perth Marathon on 12 June 2016 please click on the link below for more information: 2016 Perth Marathon Flyer Entries are open now and close 10 June.

The new Club Tops file can be found under Track & Field Results – other events, while the updated databes files are on the T&F Database page. Thanks to John Oldfield for his great work in compiling the data.

Are you self critical if you miss a training session or fail to perform at your best? Do you struggle with having rest days and not training? Do you find it difficult when you can not train due to injury? Are you feeling tired or unmotivated towards training? Are you interested in finding out how to use…

Please see information on this event. An entry fee of $15 is payable, plus a special winter registration fee of $10 for athletes not already registered with AWA. state cross country champs

Just a reminder that our coaching initiative starts this week. No need to book, just turn up: Sprints/Hurdles Tom Lenane is a very experienced coach and his sessions will include sprinting, hurdling and starting block techniques. They are at ECAC every Wednesday. Normally this will be between 4:30pm and 6pm but Tom is happy to…

David Carr is a finalist in the sports category of the Celebrate WA awards, to be presented on 3rd June. David is up against Nat Fyfe and Caitlin Bassett. For all the details, including biographies of the nominees, see: Celebrate WA Awards

We have previously posted that registration is now open via the Perth 2016 website to volunteer for duties outside of the competition arena. Registration has just been opened for volunteers within the competition arenas, (AFP’s). Positions include assisting at competition sites, (retrievers, rakers), preparing arenas, and some administrative roles. The form to apply for AFP…