Athletics
Running journalist and author John Bryant dies
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Friday, 01 May 2020 07:14
The former national newspaper editor, who wrote a number of athletics books, played a part in the success of the London Marathon John Bryant, the running journalist and author who played a key role in the success of the London Marathon, has died aged 76. The former national newspaper editor, who wrote several books about running and was a keen…
Amy Hughes reflects on 26-hour running challenge
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Friday, 01 May 2020 03:09
Personal trainer covered 104 miles, mainly on a treadmill, as part of The 2.6 Challenge for charity After previous endurance challenges which have included 53 marathons in 53 days and a seven-day treadmill event, Amy Hughes took on a 26-hour run as part of The 2.6 Challenge, to raise money for charity. The 2.6 Challenge launched on April 26, the…
Out and back running sessions
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 06:11
Olympic bronze medallist and New York City Marathon winner Rod Dixon leads Colin Lancaster, Matt Long and Geoff James on an out and back run down memory lane Sunday September 10, 1972. Olympic Stadium, Munich Sat in the stands to support an athlete from his own club, whom he would go on to work with and whose sister, Mary, he…
Kobe World Para Athletics Championships postponed to 2022
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 03:07
Event in Japan has been moved to avoid a clash with the rescheduled Paralympic Games in 2021 The World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, has been postponed to 2022 following the rescheduling of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Kobe event was initially scheduled for September 17-26 in 2021 but has been…
Jazmin Sawyers and Guy Learmonth: Love in Lockdown
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Athletics
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 14:10
In episode two, the athletics couple talk about their relationship and why they are staying separate during lockdown Lockdown is difficult. Tracks up and down the country are empty, athletes are staying safe at home and managing their training the best they can. Jazmin Sawyers and Guy Learmonth are a couple but isolating 240 miles apart. They told Rhona McLeod…
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020 11:05
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020 07:35
Further suspension of UK athletics competition
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 02:21
Southend AC stalwart Andy Green dies
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 08:28
Kilometre quick-fire questions with Mo Farah
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 04:42
World Athletics launches $500,000 fund for athletes during pandemic
Monday, 27 April 2020 08:33
Czech athletics to return in June
Sunday, 26 April 2020 09:37
Jazmin Sawyers and Guy Learmonth: Life in Lockdown
Sunday, 26 April 2020 05:01
10 top London Marathon moments
Sunday, 26 April 2020 00:55
Dr Eleanor Davis leads GB marathon women charity relay
Saturday, 25 April 2020 09:33
Athletics’ return may require creativity, says Jos Hermens
Saturday, 25 April 2020 07:48
Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele talk training and sub-2
Saturday, 25 April 2020 02:31
“Nothing is off the table” as London Marathon plans continue
Friday, 24 April 2020 14:08
Laura Muir on learning how to push herself
Friday, 24 April 2020 11:45
TV guide: Marathon action on the BBC
Friday, 24 April 2020 05:44
Goldie Sayers takes on javelin 2.6 Challenge
Thursday, 23 April 2020 13:17
Paris European Athletics Championships cancelled
Thursday, 23 April 2020 09:39
Oslo ‘Impossible Games’ announced for June
Thursday, 23 April 2020 03:13
BMC launches Bannister Virtual Miles
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:31
Opening up the conversation on female athlete health
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