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Training

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Training with Harry Aikines-Aryeetey... Grass runs

The world, European and Commonwealth medallist shares his programme for a light grass runs training session
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Athlete insight – Seb Rodger

After becoming the British 400m hurdles champion in June, Seb Rodger went on to gain selection for the Rio Olympics and he told AW how he got there
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Consecutive days of circuit training hamper immunity

Too little recovery between sessions can suppress immune function
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Coach insight - Matt Yates

A new series turns the focus on the UK's top coaches to find out the secrets of their success. We kick off with former European indoor 1500m champion Matt Yates, who is rapidly making his mark as a coach
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My killer session – Dame Kelly Holmes

In 2004, Kelly Holmes won double Olympic gold at the end of a career that had already included an Olympic bronze in 2000 and she gave AW an insight into the training programme that took her to the height of her powers
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Is overtraining to blame for youth dropout in athletics?

Continuing AW's investigation into alarming dropout rates, Robert Mann reports on his study to find out why it's happening
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Athlete insight – Jake Wightman

A big track mile PB of 3:54.20 plus a win at the Great North CityGames saw Jake Wightman's 2016 end on a high after the disappointment of not making the team for Rio
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Lessons from Rio - technique

What were the major factors influencing some of the top performances at the Rio Olympic Games? In the first of a two-part series, Tom McNab casts his eye over some results
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My killer session – Susan Tooby

Susan Tooby (now Wightman) told Ruth Jones about the training that led to her record-breaking performance at the 1988 Great North Run
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Athlete insight - Rachel Wallader

In 2016, Rachel Wallader's shot performances have been the best by a Briton for 15 years. Eilish McColgan caught up with her to talk work life, training and why she loves competing at Bedford
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My killer session - David Hemery

David Hemery gives AW an insight into the training that saw him bring back 400m hurdles gold in a world record time of 48.12 from the 1968 Olympics
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High jump technique: Balanced approach

Keeping head and neck in balance plays a crucial role in a successful high jump run-up, as Dr Sean Carey explains
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