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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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A day in the life of ... Emelia Gorecka

The twice European junior cross-country champion on how she balances training, studying and a healthy social life
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Sub-4 fever

AW's editor looks ahead excitedly to the 60th anniversary of Roger Bannister's first sub-four-minute mile
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Eilidh Child guest blog

European indoor relay gold medallist Eilidh Child on being named as GB team captain for the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Sopot this weekend
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A day in the life of... Katharine Merry

The 2000 Olympic 400m bronze medallist explains how she enjoys life on the other side of the camera post-retirement
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