Technical

Technical

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9th Oct 2017

Technique: Dissecting the triple jump

Scientists say no athlete embodies the Olympic motto of 'faster, higher, stronger' more than the triple jumper. England international Kola Adedoyin explains more
7th Oct 2017

Jasmin Paris' trail running tips

The record-breaking fell and ultra runner gives her advice for taking things off the beaten track
22nd Feb 2017

Winter circuits with Eilish McColgan

Circuits should form the bedrock of winter strength training. Olympic finalist Eilish McColgan explains why and takes you through some exercises
23rd Sep 2016

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
17th Aug 2016

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
2nd May 2016

Analysis: Head poise and speed

Positioning your eyes properly is beneficial for speed and Jessica Ennis-Hill might benefit from adjusting her line of vision, suggests Dr Sean Carey
28th Mar 2016

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
26th Feb 2016

Technique: On the boards

Matt Long outlines five things you should know about hitting the indoor circuit
22nd Oct 2015

Lennie Waite's top steeplechase drills

This year's top-ranked UK female 3000m steeplechaser takes you through her top six drills
16th Jun 2015

Middle-distance tactics: Positioned for success

The better you get, the more tactics rather than pure ability come into it, writes Matt Long
17th Feb 2015

Downhill running - Tom Addison's top tips

Tom Addison is one of the best downhill runners on the fells and here he gives his tips to help you go faster down the slopes
7th Feb 2015

Sports science: Walk this way

The ground-reaction forces of world-class race walkers has been recently studied by sports scientists
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