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9th Apr 2015

A Sunday run in South Africa

Julia Bleasdale shares her exploration of the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve in Western Cape
8th Apr 2015

Lizzy Hawker - Always moving

The record-breaking ultra runner reflects on her struggles with injury and looks ahead to a future challenge involving a 1600km run across the Himalayas
26th Mar 2015

Justin Gatlin or Jo Pavey – who would you sponsor?

Nike disappoints fans by signing shamed sprinter Justin Gatlin soon after dropping inspirational distance runner Jo Pavey
12th Mar 2015

Jonathan Edwards' most memorable Games moments

The triple jump world record-holder used a recent trip to The Olympic Museum as an opportunity to reflect on his top-10 Games memories
11th Mar 2015

Highs and lows of Prague

AW's editor explains how the plusses outweighed the minuses at the European Indoor Championships
2nd Mar 2015

7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days - the '777' experience

What's it like to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days? TV presenter Rob Bell recently returned from his '777' challenge and here he shares his experience
17th Feb 2015

Andy Vernon and Mo Farah offer feud for thought

Twitter spat between British distance runners brings back memories of Coe v Christie and raises the question of whether Farah's domestic races are too soft
4th Feb 2015

Athletics in Cambodia

Steve Harknett recently visited Cambodia, home to only two running tracks but where the spirit of athletic endeavour is alive and well
1st Feb 2015

Two-hour target for meet organisers

AW's editor says someone should stage an attack on Jim Alder's ancient world best
23rd Dec 2014

My Run Happy story: Lisa Gaul

Lisa Gaul tells her Run Happy story as the latest winner in our Brooks competition series
22nd Dec 2014

Training this Christmas?

Decided to take a day off training for Christmas? Read this and you might change your mind!
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