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Athletics is fighting an almighty battle against the cynics

Are recent doping allegations against athletics a "declaration of war" on the sport?
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Perspective needed over missed tests

The cheats are out there, but the media are scraping the barrel to link drugs with athletics and cycling
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Farah's fighting talk amid Salazar claims may not be enough to salvage reputation

Mo Farah won admirers today as he fought off questioning at his press conference as strongly as he does his rivals on the track, but he will not have done enough to satisfy all the doubters
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The age group debate

Age group changes are included in proposals for the 2016 UKA rule book and Mike Dooling has his say
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Rise of the CityGames

AW’s editor explains why the CityGames is the coolest event around – in more ways than one
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Marathon man Steve Smythe on the lure of London

AW's results editor Steve Smythe ran his 34th London Marathon this weekend
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The IAU 24 hour World Champs through the eyes of a medallist

World bronze medallist Robbie Britton reports on an event which saw the best-ever performance by a British team at a 24 hour championships
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A Sunday run in South Africa

Julia Bleasdale shares her exploration of the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve in Western Cape
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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
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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
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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
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Highs and lows of Prague

AW's editor explains how the plusses outweighed the minuses at the European Indoor Championships
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