Interviews

Interviews

We speak to the leading athletes in the sport

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How to be a greener runner

Jasmin Paris on the steps you can take to reduce your impact on the environment
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Fifty years on, marathon man Ian Thompson remembers his vintage 1974 season

Steve Smythe catches up with an iconic distance runner who made a massive impact on the marathon scene half a century ago winning European and Commonwealth titles
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From spikes to sorbet for Chris Tomlinson

Former UK long jump record-holder is now occupied with ice cream cones rather than athletics but still has strong views on the sport
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My greatest race: Deena Kastor

Olympic marathon medallist and former London Marathon winner looks back on winning the Carlsbad 5000 in April 2002 in 14:53.8
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Chris Thompson on Highgate, coaching and marathon tips

Double Olympian on evolution of Night of the 10,000m PBs, coaching with On and strength of British marathon running
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Tim Duckworth's journey as a decathlete and now coach

Injuries ultimately ended Tim Duckworth’s athletics career too soon but so, too, did the former decathlete’s realisation that he preferred who he was away from competition
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The well-rounded runner

We talk to Elle St Pierre. Mother. Farmer. Athlete. World indoor 3000m champion
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Helen Gaunt aims to inspire women of all ages

A Q&A with the fastest British masters female athlete at last month's TCS London Marathon 
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Sebastian Frey: "I've never experienced anything like it"

Austrian champion reflects on his Night of the 10,000m PBs experience and life as part of OAC Europe
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Verity Ockenden: "My journey has definitely not been normal"

European Indoor 3000m bronze medallist reflects on the challenges she has faced after Olympic rejection, as she prepares to make return at the Night of the 10,000m PBs
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How Jenny Meadows helped create a winning team

Former 800m star explains her working partnership with husband Trevor Painter and how the couple have turned their lives upside down to guide some of Britain’s top talent
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Jo Mersh looks back on her rollercoaster career

It’s 20 years since Jo Mersh landed the global medal she had dreamed of. It arrived after years of struggles and would prove to be her one and only major honour
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