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Club night - Tipton Harriers

The West Midlands club has produced a steady stream of Olympic and World Championships athletes but stays true to its Black Country roots, writes Ruth Jones
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Sprint stretch

Loosen up your lower legs, says Lexie Williamson
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A spoonful of sugar wards off fatigue

Although often vilified, sugar could be better than glucose when it comes to distance running
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Calf stretch: Rolled mat

There are simple ways to release tightness in your calves, says Lexi Williamson
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Up the tempo

Level 4 endurance coach David Lowes gives advice on tempo running
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Why age need not weary older athletes

Study shows that regardless of age, the body does not lose the ability to perform at its maximum over a longer period of time
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Athlete insight - John Lane

Having broken the British record for the indoor heptathlon with 5922 points in 2014, John Lane has his sights set on becoming the first British athlete to score over 6000 points for the seven-event discipline
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Stretch for plantar fasciitis

'Walking on glass' is how those suffering with plantar fasciitis often describe the pain. Lexie Williamson outlines a stretch that can help to relieve it
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Psychology: Athlete superstitions

Wearing wet socks and using the same safety pins are among athlete superstitions. Could a lucky charm work for you? Dr Josephine Perry investigates
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Against the grain - carbs for athletes

Avoiding gluten is seen by some as a route to better performance. Here, Nick Pagan and sports dietician Rick Miller investigate the latest dietary pariah
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Club night - Black Pear Joggers

A club born out of the nineties running boom, Worcester's Black Pear Joggers are making their mark locally
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New year, new goals

Kick-start the new year with a free VO2 max test courtesy of Lifetime Rewards in association with VitalityHealth and VitalityLife
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