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Athlete insight - Sophie Hitchon

British record-holder Sophie Hitchon is determined to break down the barriers that continue to see the hammer throw absent from the Diamond League fixtures, she tells Eilish McColgan
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Dark chocolate rivals beetroot for benefits

A study found that people could effectively exercise for longer after eating dark chocolate
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Marathon training: The long run - how far?

An excerpt from Hansons Marathon Method highlights how the widely used 20-mile-plus long runs can be damaging
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My killer session – Jill Boltz

Jill Boltz opens her training diary from the summer of 1991 when she ran a PB of 31:07 in the European Cup 10,000m final
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Athlete insight - David King

Sprint hurdler David King ran sub-7.70 and moved to 13th on the UK all-time list for 60m hurdles indoors
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On the couch: Banish negative thoughts

Training your mind to think positively can take time and Dr Josephine Perry gives tips on how to do it
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Longer intervals can boost muscle growth

Cutting recovery to a minute or less may impair the processes that trigger muscles to grow
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Wall side bends

Side bends are a simple way to target the upper and lower body. Prepare to do them daily, says Lynne Cantwell
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On the couch: Keep motivation in check

The relationship between your 'need to achieve' and your 'fear of failure' will ultimately dictate your success as an athlete. Professor Greg Whyte reveals how to keep motivation in check
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Coach burnout

It isn't just athletes who can crumble under the pressure of training and competing - it can happen to coaches, too, as Dr Josephine Perry reports
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Ross Millington runs qualifying time to secure 10,000m spot for Rio

British 10,000m champion Ross Millington clocked 27:55.06 in Leiden to book his place for the Rio Olympic Games
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On the couch: Maintaining motivation

With the track season well under way, how do you maintain motivation throughout the summer? Dr Josephine Perry offers some advice
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