S-FACTOR ACADEMY is an inclusive athletics club based in Lewisham, South East London. We welcome athletes of 7 - 18+ years of all abilities ranging from our disability group to our gifted and talented athletes who compete at county and national level. Whether you simply wish to keep your child active and sociable, or your child is the next Olympic gold medallist, everyone is welcome. We aim to encourage young people from London Communities to develop their life skills and full potential through athletics. Our ethos is to use sport as a tool to engage children and young people and channel their energy into building and enhancing their life skills. The skills our athletes can gain through athletics are wide ranging and the benefits apply to all areas of life. Athletes often develop discipline, focus, commitment, social skills, respect as well as a healthy attitude to setting goals and failure all within a safe and fun environment! The club is run entirely by volunteers and being an academy we also offer wider developmental opportunities to our members such as career advice, mentoring and work experience. We incentivise academic achievement with our reward scheme and, depending on available funds, endeavour to support gifted athletes with potential to attend warm weather training every year for intensive training to help them ahead of the competition season.

SO! LET'S MEET THE S-FACTOR ACADEMY TEAM !

HALF MARATHON RUNNER HALF MARATHON - 13.1 miles

Sam Morgan, our new middle distance coach. Sam has an inspirational story. Five years ago Sam could not even attempt to run one mile! In a bid to improve his health and fitness Sam began to run with his work colleagues during the week before during and after work and he has since participated in numerous 10kms, half marathons as well as marathons!

THE NEW BALANCE BIG RELAY - 13.1 miles in four segments

This event is based on 1st Leg (3.5 miles), 2nd Leg (1 mile), 3rd Leg (4 miles), 4th Leg (4.6 miles) Sonny Breeze, Sam Long, Stefano Bertero and Mo Elmi) our amazing middle distance team came a fantastic SECOND place last year. This year they intend to claim first place! Let's wish them luck!

THE LITTLE HALF 2.4 miles

Our disability group will be running the 2.4mile Little Half along with their coaches in this shorter distance and more manageable event.

THE VITALITY BIG MILE HALF 1-mile free friends and family run

This group participation event is for everyone, whether you walk or run this is one for everyone. Many athletes from our Junior team along with coaches and families will be participating in this.

PLEASE HELP TO SUSTAIN THE CLUB AND ENABLE US TO EXPAND OUR SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE TAKING PART IN THE BIG HALF ON SUNDAY, 10TH MARCH 2019.