Training

Training

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Training: Track progress

Coach David Lowes presents the first of a two-part series on track preparation for distance runners
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Run hard and lose weight - who knew?

Hard training trounces dieting when it comes to weight loss
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The clam stretch

This side-lying exercise strengthens the hip abductors like the gluteus medius. It's great for inclusion in a rehabilitation programme for lower-back pain and hip injuries, says Lynne Cantwell
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Training: Peak on the fells

Fell running is on the up, but how do you train for a discipline that is so different from standard forms of track and road running? William Gardner explains
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Lunge hip stretch

Stretching your glutes is especially important after a hard track or hill session. This move works the hips as well, says Lexie Williamson
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Athlete insight - Laura Muir

After a stellar 2015 season in which she moved to second on the UK all-time 1500m rankings, Laura Muir tells Eilish McColgan of her plans to shine on the world stage in 2016
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Marathon pacing: Smashing through the wall

Physiologist Christof Schwiening explains a revolutionary method of predicting optimal pace for the 26-mile distance
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Lying pigeon pose stretch

Preventing tightness in the iliotibial band (ITB) is crucial to avoid problems in the thick ligaments that run down the outside of the thigh. Lexie Williamson shows you how to do it
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Athlete insight - Scott Lincoln

Scott Lincoln improved his shot put PB by almost a metre last year to win the British Championships, despite combining training with a full-time job on a building site, writes Emily Moss
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Technique: On the boards

Matt Long outlines five things you should know about hitting the indoor circuit
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Injury study: Walk this way

How and why top-level race walkers get injured was the subject of a new study by Dr Brian Hanley
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Warm-weather training

Endless dark nights and a biting cold snap are enough to make you want to book a warm-weather training break. Is it a good idea to head away? Dr Josephine Perry investigates
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