Athletics NI in conjunction with British Athletics provide a range of off the shelf workshops that help to provide coaches and leaders with a fundamental understanding of key topics. Details of each of the webinars/workshops so far which can be found below:
Stuart Kennedy - Run your first marathon
Registered for your first Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon or thinking of running in May 2026?*
Athletics NI are working with the team at Belfast City Marathon and Better Gyms to host an informative workshop to help prepare you for your first marathon.
Veteran marathon runner Stuart Kennedy, and long-time supporter of Belfast City Marathon will lead the session, to motivate and encourage you to participate, train and give you vital information to help you make it to the starting line at Stormont Estate on Sunday 3rd May 2026.
All attendees will receive a free goody bag!
So, sign up for free and join us on Sunday 18th January 2026 Templemore Baths 2pm.
*Please note there are currently some remaining Registered tickets left, so if you are a part of registered club and are thinking of running your first marathon sign up as soon as possible!
Athletics NI Winter Workshop Series – Workshop 1 Announced!
Athletics NI are delighted to launch the first workshop in our new Winter Workshop Series, designed to support athletes and coaches in key areas that truly impact performance and wellbeing.
Workshop 1: Nutrition – Fuelling for Performance & Recovery
with Catherine Culbert (The Sporty Dietitian)
Venue: Les Jones Room, Athletics House, Mary Peters Track, BT9 5PR
Date: Monday 8th December
Time: 6:30–8:00pm
Cost: £20
Catherine is a Registered Dietitian, Yoga Teacher and Personal Trainer with over 10 years’ experience in the nutrition field. She specialises in sports nutrition and women’s health, supporting individuals to build a positive, balanced relationship with food.
Whether you’re aiming to fuel performance, optimise recovery, improve your health, or feel more confident in your body, Catherine brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach that goes far beyond what’s on your plate.
Athletics NI Winter Workshop Series – Workshop 2 Announced!
Athletics NI are delighted to present the second workshop in our Winter Workshop Series, designed to support athletes and coaches in key areas that truly influence performance, health, and long-term wellbeing.
Workshop 2: Mastering Midlife
How to Train as an Endurance Runner from 5k to Marathon / Menopause – Understanding & Adapting Training Through Life’s Changes
with Irene Clarke (@menopause_coach_irene)
Irene Clarke is a sports educator and coach with a background in sports science, specialising in menopause, endurance performance, and participation sports. She works with women of all levels - from recreational runners to competitive athletes - supporting them through the unique challenges of training during the menopause years.
Drawing on extensive research, professional expertise, and lived experience, Irene has developed a deep understanding of midlife physiology and how women can adapt training to thrive during this stage of life.
In collaboration with Athletics Ireland, she developed and delivered the nationally recognised Mastering Midlife workshop - the first menopause-specific programme created by a National Governing Body in Ireland. It has empowered over 7,500 women to date.
Irene is also the founder of the hugely successful Reset Your Running programme and Mastering the Marathon in Midlife, Ireland’s only menopause-specific marathon training programme.
Find out more: www.menopausecoach.ie
Instagram: @menopause_coach_irene
Venue: Les Jones Room, Athletics House
Date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Time: 12pm–4pm
Cost: £40 (tea & coffee provided)
Sign up to the Mastering Midlife Workshop:
Athletics NI Winter Workshop Series – Workshop 3 Announced!
Athletics NI are delighted to introduce the third workshop in our Winter Workshop Series, supporting athletes and coaches in key areas that genuinely impact performance, confidence and long-term wellbeing.
Workshop 3: Female Pelvic Health – Confidence, Control & Long-Term Strength with Gráinne Donnelly
Gráinne Donnelly is an Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, a Doctoral Researcher at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. She also sits on the Board of Trustees for the POGP Charitable Body and on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Active Pregnancy Foundation.
This workshop aims to raise awareness and understanding of pelvic floor health—what’s normal, how it works, and what to do when something doesn’t feel right. Attendees will learn about common pelvic floor issues, contributing factors, and practical strategies that athletes and coaches can apply straight away.
Venue: Les Jones Room, Athletics House, MPT, BT9 5PR
Date: Sunday 22nd February
Time: 1pm–3pm
Cost: £20
Female Pelvic Health with Gráinne Donnelly
A must-attend session for athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants to build confidence and long-term pelvic health strength.
UKA has revised its policy on First Aid provision for Coaches and Leaders so that it is aligned with the HSE requirements under Civil Law and Duty of Care. We are aware that a number of Coaches have already undertaken first aid training as good practice which is great but given recent incidents there will now be a requirement for all UKA Licensed Coaches and Leaders to have a suitable level First Aid Training certificate, renewable every three years in line with the re-licensing process. Details on what sort of First Aid Training Coaches & Leaders will need is available on the below flowchart:
