Training

Training

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My killer session – Peter Elliott

Peter Elliott claimed 1500m silver at the 1988 Olympics, having taken world 800m silver the year before, and here he tells Emily Moss about the training that took him to the height of his powers
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Why swimming suits runners

Two-time Olympian and former British No.1 over 1500m, Andy Baddeley outlines the benefits that spending more time in the pool can bring when it comes to improving your running
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Steve Smythe's 36 thoughts ahead of his 36th London Marathon

Steve Smythe, who recently set a record 40-year span of sub-three-hour marathons, is running his 36th London Marathon on Sunday. […]
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Jo Pavey's marathon advice

The five-time Olympian and 2:28:24 marathoner has some top tips for runners taking on 26.2 miles in London this weekend
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Top tips for London Marathon rookies

AW's editor offers some last-minute advice for runners taking on their first marathon in London
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Athlete insight – Jess Martin

A surprise winner at the British Olympic 10,000m trials last May, Jess Martin (née Andrews) went on to race at the Rio Olympics and she told AW about her training
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Marathon tips for the final few weeks

Advice on training, mental preparation and nutrition as you work towards your 26.2-mile challenge
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My killer session - Richard Nerurkar

Richard Nerurkar won the 1993 World Cup Marathon and ran a personal best of 2:08:36 in 1997. Here he tells AW about the training that took him to peak form
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Athlete insight – Emily Diamond

After winning the British 400m title, Emily Diamond took Olympic and European 4x400m medals in 2016 and she spoke with AW about her life as an athlete
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Middle-distance coaching: Adjust your speed

Now is the time to make a smooth transition from winter to summer work, writes coach David Lowes
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How much does mileage matter?

Distance runners can become fixated on weekly mileage, often to their detriment, says Matt Long
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Should you do an extended warm-up?

Should warm-ups be brief, extended, gentle or intense? Matt Long and Jamie French sift through the evidence
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