The University of Edinburgh is proud to announce a new partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, providing our Endurance Running Coach, Mark Rowland, and our student-athletes with access to the world-class facilities at Meadowbank Sports Centre. This collaboration aligns with the ambitions of the Global Endurance Project, led by Mark Rowland, which aims to establish a world-class endurance training environment by integrating high performance coaching, research, and elite performance support. By leveraging Meadowbank’s exceptional facilities, the project will continue to attract and develop top endurance talent, reinforcing Edinburgh’s reputation as a leading hub for endurance sport.Through this partnership, our endurance athletes will benefit from access to elite-level facilities, optimising their preparation for national and international competition. The initiative supports athlete development by fostering an environment of progression, enabling student-athletes to train alongside top-level performers and maximise their potential. Furthermore, it guarantees year-round access to world-class facilities, ensuring consistent, high-quality training conditions that support long-term performance goals.This collaboration also strengthens the University of Edinburgh Sport’s Global Endurance Project by utilising Meadowbank as a key performance base to drive innovation, collaboration, and high-performance training in endurance sport. As a hub for endurance sport, this partnership reinforces Edinburgh’s status as a leading destination for endurance running.This partnership reflects the University of Edinburgh’s commitment to excellence in endurance sport and enhances our ability to support athletes in achieving their full potential.Danielle Hutson, Operations Manager at Meadowbank, said: We are delighted to be partnering with the University of Edinburgh to further the development of elite athletes and sport in general. Some of our Edinburgh Talent Athlete Support Scheme (ETASS) athletes are involved in this project and we look forward to working with them and Edinburgh University, by providing access to our venue to develop their full potential and accomplish world class performance levels. David Hughes, Head of Performance Sport at the University of Edinburgh, added: We are absolutely delighted to partner with Edinburgh Leisure to provide our endurance athletes with access to the world-class facilities at Meadowbank. This collaboration is a fantastic opportunity to enhance our training environment and support the ambitions of the Global Endurance Project. By working together, we can ensure our athletes have the best possible resources to develop, compete, and achieve their full potential on the national and international stage. This article was published on 2025-04-09
