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Next stop on Mo Farah's marathon mission

A British record and podium place at the 2018 London Marathon signals the start of an exciting period on the roads
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Marathon experience: Take nothing for granted

Steve Smythe is running a marathon for the 43rd consecutive year – his 35th successive in London – and gives his views of the challenge ahead in the likely weather conditions
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Yuki Kawauchi's remarkable marathon career

As AW's Steve Smythe targets his 60th sub-3:00 marathon in London, he highlights the impressive achievements of Japan's recent Boston winner
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Cross country equality

Paul Halford looks at the differing distances on the cross country scene
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Diary from the IAAF World Indoor Championships

A few behind-the-scenes thoughts from AW editor Jason Henderson at the World Indoors in Birmingham
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Cross country waits for its Olympic moment

PyeongChang 2018 is great but could be even better with the addition of one of the most popular winter sports of all
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Colin's comeback: A marathon challenge

Former GB international Colin McCourt completed his first task of running a sub-16:00 5km and is now working towards a sub-2:30 marathon
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New York state of mind

Olympic silver medallist and AW publisher Wendy Sly ventured to the Big Apple and found herself uplifted by what proved to be an unforgettable marathon
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Colin's comeback: Let's start season two

Running bet won, former GB international Colin McCourt has avoided 17 tattoos and now considers his next challenge
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Colin's comeback: Still targeting that sub-16 5km

Despite setbacks and illness, former GB international Colin McCourt remains focused on breaking 16 minutes for 5km to avoid getting 17 tattoos
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Colin's comeback: It’s time for a 5km attempt

Former GB international Colin McCourt reflects on his early career and recent progress as he gets set to attempt a sub-16-minute 5km to avoid getting 17 tattoos
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The race that's worth climbing a mountain for

Running Monthly editor Euan Crumley ventures into the Scottish highlands to tackle Britain's only Vertical Kilometre event
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