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Marathon training plan: Beginner

If you're training for your first marathon as a bit of a beginner to the longer distance running scene here's a 20-week plan which might help you on your way
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The high pull

The high pull is one of the most important Olympic lift variations and also one of the best posterior chain builder exercises, writes Antonio Robustelli
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Power exercises

Commonwealth hammer bronze medallist Mark Dry gives you five of his favourite power exercises
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Stretching out

Everyone suffers from tight muscles, but it's not always those muscles that need stretching, as Dave O'Sullivan explains
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Bodyweight exercises for athletes

For the young club athlete some simple bodyweight exercises can be as effective as those using gym equipment, as Tony Lett explains
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Cross country: Psychology

Louise Damen spoke to Matt Long and David Lowes about the psychology associated with cross country running
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How they train - Alison Leonard

The European 800m runner spoke with AW about the training that took her to a breakthrough season
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Mastering speed, with Stan Madiri

Stan Madiri, an IAAF elite speed coach, was at a recent England Athletics coaching conference and Matt Long was there to hear his thoughts
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Athletes should respect rest

Sprinters can learn a lot from looking at the laziness of cats, writes John Shepherd
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How they train - Shona Richards

After a great breakthrough that saw her claim an individual world junior silver medal, hurdler Shona Richards spoke to AW about her training
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The key to speed?

Recent studies show that elite sprinters have a unique and distinct running pattern for maximal speed
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Leg stiffness and sprinting

Stiff legs make for faster sprinting, as John Shepherd explains
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