Posts Tagged: Olympics
Yet another track bites the dust?
It seems not a month has gone by since the Olympics, that Athletics Weekly hasn’t reported on a council-owned athletics facility being threatened by closure. Yes, they cost money to run. Yes, that is money that could be spent elsewhere. But aren’t
Yet another track bites the dust?
It seems not a month has gone by since the Olympics, that Athletics Weekly hasn’t reported on a council-owned athletics facility being threatened by closure. Yes, they cost money to run. Yes, that is money that could be spent elsewhere. But aren’t
Protect our Natural Playgrounds
The Olympics have been and gone and almost everyone it seems is in agreement on the importance of active participation in sport. Critics of government policy are bemoaning the sell off of so many playing fields and supporters of grass
Protect our Natural Playgrounds
The Olympics have been and gone and almost everyone it seems is in agreement on the importance of active participation in sport. Critics of government policy are bemoaning the sell off of so many playing fields and supporters of grass
Guest article: Inspire children to get fit with the London Olympics
The outstanding success of Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics has been acclaimed as a watershed moment for British sport. With a remarkable 29 gold medals, Team GB finished third in the medals table, behind sporting powerhouses the United
Guest article: Inspire children to get fit with the London Olympics
The outstanding success of Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics has been acclaimed as a watershed moment for British sport. With a remarkable 29 gold medals, Team GB finished third in the medals table, behind sporting powerhouses the United
Something I wrote: “Could the Olympics be more Extreme?”
I have just had my second Ethical Athlete-style guest article published on Much Better Adventures‘ “Grapevine” today. So if you can’t get your fill of my writing from this site, head on over to theirs and check out what I had to say
Something I wrote: “Could the Olympics be more Extreme?”
I have just had my second Ethical Athlete-style guest article published on Much Better Adventures‘ “Grapevine” today. So if you can’t get your fill of my writing from this site, head on over to theirs and check out what I had to say
Guest article: “Playing In The Blind Spot: London Paralympics 2012″
London Paralympic sports with visually-impaired participants In the midst of the London Olympics hype, it may be forgotten that the Paralympic games, the most prestigious championship for disabled sports, commence on the 27th August 2012. Competitors must demonstrate strength, stamina
Guest article: “Playing In The Blind Spot: London Paralympics 2012″
London Paralympic sports with visually-impaired participants In the midst of the London Olympics hype, it may be forgotten that the Paralympic games, the most prestigious championship for disabled sports, commence on the 27th August 2012. Competitors must demonstrate strength, stamina
The Olympics, so far…
Once again, I am drafting an article sat under a tree, outside Winchester Cathedral, watching the two large screens showing the Olympics. It has just started drizzling, and the tree isn’t offering much protection. Added to that, I have timed
The Olympics, so far…
Once again, I am drafting an article sat under a tree, outside Winchester Cathedral, watching the two large screens showing the Olympics. It has just started drizzling, and the tree isn’t offering much protection. Added to that, I have timed
Would anyone like to buy me a bike?
Please disregard all previous statements declaring my withdrawal from the cycling arms race. These were made before I became aware of the UKSI bike. Cycling Weekly first bought this stealth bomber of road bikes to my attention as it was
Would anyone like to buy me a bike?
Please disregard all previous statements declaring my withdrawal from the cycling arms race. These were made before I became aware of the UKSI bike. Cycling Weekly first bought this stealth bomber of road bikes to my attention as it was
The Olympics Opening Ceremony
I hadn’t meant to watch any of the Opening Ceremony as I had planned on getting an early night. However, I switched on part way through the Industrial Revolution and remained captivated right the way through to Jamaica’s entry, by
The Olympics Opening Ceremony
I hadn’t meant to watch any of the Opening Ceremony as I had planned on getting an early night. However, I switched on part way through the Industrial Revolution and remained captivated right the way through to Jamaica’s entry, by
Guest article: Five coloured rings, four weeks to go, three months of work, too much to do, and one amateur blog post
The Fear. 1.18 Postgraduate Hotdesk Room The Olympic Rings – you must have seen them. If not then go find the nearest London 2012 installation, on a regional landmark near you, and then stand and enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling
Guest article: Five coloured rings, four weeks to go, three months of work, too much to do, and one amateur blog post
The Fear. 1.18 Postgraduate Hotdesk Room The Olympic Rings – you must have seen them. If not then go find the nearest London 2012 installation, on a regional landmark near you, and then stand and enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling
Should the rules be changed on athlete sponsorship?
A subject that has kept cropping up online recently is that of the issue of athlete sponsorship, and whether the rules that govern it should be changed. My personal view is that I would much prefer for sport to exist
Should the rules be changed on athlete sponsorship?
A subject that has kept cropping up online recently is that of the issue of athlete sponsorship, and whether the rules that govern it should be changed. My personal view is that I would much prefer for sport to exist
Adidas: ‘”Poverty Wages” in the sporting goods industry’. A justification?
Regulars to Ethical Athlete will recall that back in April I highlighted an article from The Independent investigating claims that Adidas branded clothing for the Olympics was being produced under sweatshop conditions. The Independent were not the only news source to cover
Adidas: ‘”Poverty Wages” in the sporting goods industry’. A justification?
Regulars to Ethical Athlete will recall that back in April I highlighted an article from The Independent investigating claims that Adidas branded clothing for the Olympics was being produced under sweatshop conditions. The Independent were not the only news source to cover
Guest article: Finding my Kotinos: Words and rewards.
The Early Days. 1.17 Postgraduate microlab Kotinos is Greek for olive wreath – a branch originally from an olive-tree, intertwined to form a circle or horse-shoe. In Olympic world it is the original gold medal. Before our pal Pierre came
Guest article: Finding my Kotinos: Words and rewards.
The Early Days. 1.17 Postgraduate microlab Kotinos is Greek for olive wreath – a branch originally from an olive-tree, intertwined to form a circle or horse-shoe. In Olympic world it is the original gold medal. Before our pal Pierre came
How to be a great athlete: a masterclass by Jess Ennis
This is just a quick article, intended as a bit of a follow up from my article the other day about the “Jess Ennis is ‘fat’” controversy. Ennis is clearly something of a media darling. She is pretty, gives a
How to be a great athlete: a masterclass by Jess Ennis
This is just a quick article, intended as a bit of a follow up from my article the other day about the “Jess Ennis is ‘fat’” controversy. Ennis is clearly something of a media darling. She is pretty, gives a
