Athletics
We must support each other, says Haile Gebrselassie
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Saturday, 18 April 2020 07:07
The Ethiopian long-distance running great speaks out about the impact of the coronavirus and what can be done to help Haile Gebrselassie has been greeting his friends the same way for weeks. “Congratulations,” he says, as a joke. As if to say: we survived another day. As well as donating over £30,000 to a Covid-19 fund set up by Ethiopia’s…
From the AW archive: Eamonn Martin’s London Marathon victory
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Saturday, 18 April 2020 05:23
Continuing our series featuring AW content from the past, here is our report of the last time a British man won the London Marathon in 1993 Edition: April 21, 1993 London Marathon, April 18 Eamonn Martin’s debut marathon victory won the hearts of the nation, put the pride in British distance running and signalled the start of a lucrative career…
Training during the coronavirus crisis
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Athletics
Friday, 17 April 2020 02:39
Matt Long encourages you to consider a more refined approach to adapting to Covid-19 Popular culture has responded with vigour to the challenges posed to the limitations of daily exercise in the light of Covid-19. Joe Wicks seems more popular than ever and legends from decades gone by including the ‘Green Goddess’ and ‘Mr Motivator’ are making daily comebacks on…
Beth Dobbin on coach influence
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Friday, 17 April 2020 11:08
The GB international sprinter shares insight into how her relationship with her coaches has developed over the years In an interview with Scottish Athletics, 2018 British 200m champion Beth Dobbin, who raced at last year’s World Championships in Doha, talks about starting out in athletics in Doncaster and then about the significant role in her career taking off in Loughborough…
Mel Watman has the stats and takes us through a fantasy seven-event contest Who would come out on top if some of the most outstanding heptathletes of recent years competed against each other at the peak of their powers? In a contest between Olympic champion Nafi Thiam and world gold medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson, it is intriguing to see who would…
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Wednesday, 15 April 2020 16:21
Event organisers launch The 2.6 Challenge for UK charities
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 06:23
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Wednesday, 15 April 2020 02:15
Cross country rankings 2019-20 – UK male masters
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 02:15
Cross country rankings 2019-20 – UK female masters
Tuesday, 14 April 2020 14:30
Daniel Wanjiru is provisionally suspended by AIU
Tuesday, 14 April 2020 04:59
Jenny Meadows and Emily Freeman launch inspiration initiative
Tuesday, 14 April 2020 06:24
Jo Pavey on finding flexibility and new focus
Monday, 13 April 2020 00:39
Revvies: An instant boost for runners
Monday, 13 April 2020 02:50
From the AW archive: Paula Radcliffe’s world marathon record
Sunday, 12 April 2020 07:13
How they train – Jessie Knight
Saturday, 11 April 2020 10:17
Seb Coe’s summer of sport
Saturday, 11 April 2020 06:53
Jumps coach 20-minute home workout
Friday, 10 April 2020 00:58
Cross country rankings 2019-20 – UK U13 boys
Friday, 10 April 2020 01:01
Cross country rankings 2019-20 – UK U13 girls
Friday, 10 April 2020 04:40
Seb Coe would relish chance to target 2022 treble
Thursday, 09 April 2020 01:49
Cross country rankings 2019-20 – UK U15 girls
Thursday, 09 April 2020 09:59
Dundee Hawkhill and Metro Aberdeen win Scottish Virtual Road Relays
Thursday, 09 April 2020 11:16
Leeds City and Herne Hill win Virtual National Road Relays
Thursday, 09 April 2020 09:01