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Does running hard suppress your immune system?
Given the risk of COVID-19 infection being heavy on everyone’s mind, should we be running hard? It’s an idea that keeps popping up on social media...
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The runner’s guide to parenting
GB distance runner Jo Wilkinson reflects on sharing her passion for athletics with her son, knowing when to support and advise...
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Getting the buggers to turn out
Tom Craggs reviews Bob Smith’s memoir covering the glory years of Newham & Essex Beagles In a past life I worked...
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Stop copying and start personalising
England athlete Alex Bampton explores the benefits of taking your own path in training rather than just following the received wisdom...
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What I Think About When I Think About Writing About Running
Coach David Chalfen considers how we can best communicate the diverse nature of athletics in the written word Younger readers may...
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Aoife Cooke is just getting started
After a shining junior career that brought her to Arkansas Tech on scholarship, and to the European Junior Cross Country Championships...
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Class of ’99 – the great Cardiff AAC 6-stage team 20 years on
The Road Relays are at the beating heart of British club running scene. James Thie reflects on the great Cardiff AAC...
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Reflecting on the end of track season
Serpentine coach David Chalfen reflects on the vibrant and inspiring growth of endurance track meets in the UK “Road racing is...
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Sleep for Success
Sleep is a critical component of training. So what happens when you sleep and how can you make sure you are...
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How to recover after running a marathon
For most the busy marathon period is over. If you’ve tackled the 26.2 mile distance the few weeks post race are...
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