Chris Elson is Emeritus Professor of Immunology of at Bristol University. He’s been a member of Bristol & West Athletic Club for 52 years. He competed for over 50 years from Yorkshire Schools mile champion and record holder in 1958 to silver medal in the British Masters Cross Country at 63 via running for Scotland in his prime and England […]
Running in Bristol – getting started will have a positive impact on your physical and mental health. If you’re based in the Westcountry and want to begin your running journey, Bristols’s a great place and there are plenty of resources at your disposal including free courses and coaching. In this article, we’ll provide you with tips and suggestions to make […]
Bristol & West Athletic Club was founded in 1882, when athletics was in its infancy, making it one of the oldest athletic clubs in the country and indeed in the world. The Bristol club’s first colours were green and white hoops and the early name was ‘South Bristol Harriers’. Reference to a ‘Bristol & Clifton AC’ can also be […]
