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A day in the life of … Mick Woods

Arguably the country's most prolific coach, the St Mary's and AFD guru is one of the busiest people in athletics, as AW discovered
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Poll: Vote for the ultimate supermiler

As the 60th anniversary for the first sub-four-minute mile approaches, vote in our poll for who you believe to be the leading miler of all time
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When it all goes horribly long

Greg Rutherford’s UK record is hardly the first long jump to court controversy, but his rumble on the runway with Chris Tomlinson could yet have a happy ending
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Vets need support too

Having competed at the recent World Masters Indoor Championships, Olympian Anthony Whiteman says veteran athletes deserve more recognition
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Who is the ultimate supermiler?

As the 60th anniversary for the first sub-four-minute mile approaches, tell us who you believe to be the leading miler of all time
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Rutherford’s quest for speed pays off

A speed-based, animalistic training set-up helped Greg Rutherford rip to a UK long jump record
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My Run Happy story: Katy Walton

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