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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
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Alf Tupper returns

The Tough of the Track is ready to "run 'em all" once again after being resurrected by Athletics Weekly
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Top tips for first-time marathoners

Debut advice from those who have been there, done that and got the finisher's medal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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My Run Happy story: Chris O'Brien

The second winner in our Brooks competition series, Chris O'Brien explains what makes him Run Happy
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#mudisgood ... Really?

AW's editor asks, what is the perfect running surface?
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Running in the family

From the Borlees to the Dibabas, athletics can tend to be a family affair, as Nick Pagan explains
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White men CAN sprint

White men can't run? Try telling Richard Kilty that
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