Opinion

Rutherford’s quest for speed pays off

A speed-based, animalistic training set-up helped Greg Rutherford rip to a UK long jump record

Long Jump

Competitions, Opinion

My Run Happy story: Katy Walton

The latest winner in our Brooks competition series, Katy Walton tells AW what makes her Run Happy

Farah faces marathon dilemma

After eighth place in London, Mo Farah vows to stick with the marathon. But, asks AW’s editor, is it a wise decision?

Marathon

Meetings, News, Opinion

Farah’s date with destiny

In this big, pre-race preview, AW’s editor explains why Sunday’s London Marathon matters so much to Mo Farah

Marathon, Para athletics

Alf Tupper returns

The Tough of the Track is ready to "run 'em all" once again after being resurrected by Athletics Weekly

Top tips for first-time marathoners

Debut advice from those who have been there, done that and got the finisher's medal

Marathon advice: It takes time to reach your potential

Long-time AW contributor Martin Duff lends the perspective of someone who won the world veterans’ marathon title with 2:26:45 aged 43

Marathon advice: Elite marathon running

AW's coaching editor explains what’s required to reach the lofty heights of 2:15:31 – a world-class time he achieved during the golden period of the mid-1980s

Marathon advice: How to break 2:30

We continue our series of advice columns ahead of the London Marathon by looking at the some of the pitfalls that club runners fall into

Marathon advice: Training and race day tips

AW's results editor, Steve Smythe, has the amazing experience of having finished every London Marathon bar one, with a PB of 2:29:42. Here he shares his top training tips

Marathon advice: Tips for London rookies

In the first of a series of Virgin Money London Marathon blogs by AW writers, editor Jason Henderson offers tips to marathon newcomers