Sporting spotlight recognises ARU students, staff, and alumni who are celebrating a sporting achievement or milestone, from taking up a new sport to completing a marathon, and everything in between.
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On 18 May, six runners from ARU gave something new a go by taking part in the Cambridge Biomedical Campus 5k/10k. They tell us how they got on.
Business with Entrepreneurship student Gaby tells us about her experience of running the Cambridge Half Marathon for a local loneliness charity.
Business with Entrepreneurship student Liv tells us about her plans to run the Brighton Marathon for a charity close to her heart.
Child and Mental Health Nursing student Charlie tells us about running the Chelmsford Half Marathon in memory of his nan, who passed away from dementia in 2024.
ARU Badminton Club members Sophia, James, Jonathan and Abigail tell us about their Walkie Talkie tower climb challenge to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Sport Coaching and Physical Education student Harry tells us his recent challenge to run 26.2 miles over a month for Prostate UK.
Veterinary Physiotherapy student Saskia tells us about her success in the Golden Girl Championships, the biggest tournament in the world for women's boxing. She remains internationally undefeated in the under 70kg category!
Sport and Exercise Therapy student Dom tells us about his upcoming Cambridge Half Marathon run for Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire MIND.
ARU Veterinary Physiotherapy student Evie Waters tells us about achieving her 5km Parkrun.
ARU Senior Learning Technologist Jamie Homewood tells us about his 200-mile bike ride from Cardiff to London to raise money for Charlie’s Wings.