Training

Training

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How they train - Chris Smith

The mountain running specialist spoke to AW about his unusual set-up of living away from the traditional regions associated with the discipline
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How to run 1500m

Sport scientist Eleanor Jones takes a look at the physiological requirements for the 1500m
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Leon Baptiste announces retirement

Double Commonwealth Games champion to hang up his spikes and concentrate on his coaching career
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A day in the life of … Mick Woods

Arguably the country's most prolific coach, the St Mary's and AFD guru is one of the busiest people in athletics, as AW discovered
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Marathon nutrition: Avoiding the wall

When it comes to marathon nutrition, Alex Cook says meticulous preparation is vital for a successful outcome
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How they train - Ben Dijkstra

With national titles by the bucket load over the last year, Ben Dijkstra spoke with AW about his winning streak and dual sport involvement
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How they train - Felix Streng

One of the world's most promising blade runners, Felix Streng took time out to speak to Emma Cluley about his training
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Nutrition: Athletes can snack

Snacks are okay as long as you are nibbling the right things between meals, as Eleanor Jones explains
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How they train - Sabrina Bakare

The World Youth 400m champion told AW about her rise to prominence and the training that got her there
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Marathon advice: It takes time to reach your potential

Long-time AW contributor Martin Duff lends the perspective of someone who won the world veterans’ marathon title with 2:26:45 aged 43
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Marathon advice: Elite marathon running

AW's coaching editor explains what’s required to reach the lofty heights of 2:15:31 – a world-class time he achieved during the golden period of the mid-1980s
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Marathon advice: How to break 2:30

We continue our series of advice columns ahead of the London Marathon by looking at the some of the pitfalls that club runners fall into
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