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Steve Smythe's 36 thoughts ahead of his 36th London Marathon

Steve Smythe, who recently set a record 40-year span of sub-three-hour marathons, is running his 36th London Marathon on Sunday. […]
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Colin’s comeback: Don't give up on your dream

Former GB international Colin McCourt on why 'your only limit is you'
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Colin’s comeback: Nothing to lose and everything to gain

In his latest blog post, former GB international Colin McCourt talks about why a positive mind and positive vibes give you a positive life
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Colin’s comeback: Talking to the treadmill

Former GB international Colin McCourt on treadmill training and the importance of planning as he targets a sub-16:00 5km or risks getting 17 tattoos
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How to save the World Cross

AW’s editor suggests some ideas to revitalise an event that was once the greatest footrace on earth
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Colin’s comeback: Enjoy the journey

Former GB international Colin McCourt on feeling like Forrest Gump as he works towards a sub-16:00 5km
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Colin's comeback: Don't be a 'tomorrow' person

In his fourth blog post, former GB international Colin McCourt explains why putting things off is a dangerous game to play, especially when you need to run a sub-16:00 5km or face getting 17 tattoos
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Colin’s comeback: From bleeding cheese and pepperoni to clean eating

The third post in Colin McCourt's blog series as the former GB international works towards a sub-16:00 5km to avoid 17 tattoos
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Colin’s comeback: The morning run

Former GB international Colin McCourt is working towards a sub-16:00 5km to avoid 17 tattoos and shares the next stage on his journey in his second blog post for AW
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Colin's comeback: Sub-16:00 or 17 tattoos

In the first post in a new blog series, former GB international Colin McCourt explains why he's having to decide between a sub-16:00 5km or 17 tattoos
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Running bet: Colin McCourt craves a pizza the action

It's a sub-16:00 5km or 17 tattoos for the former GB international
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Why running together is Great

Couple Dan Wallis and Hillory Davis won the Simplyhealth Great Edinburgh Run in 2016 and have shared reasons as to why they love running together
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