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‘Human errors’ cause uproar at English road relays
English road relays mass start error prompts fierce debate about the 51-year-old event. ‘Human errors’ meant only the top three men’s teams were allowed to complete...
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Let’s not forget Robbie Simpson’s marathon bronze
A fantastic bronze in the marathon at the Commonwealth Games practically went unnoticed as papers and websites rushed to type their...
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Do we want fast times? Then let’s get back to basics…
Races such as the Podium 5k and the Serpentine Last Friday of the Month 5k are renowned for offering a stripped...
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Cross country: when equality is neither fair or progressive
When views are exchanged the louder voice is often the one that triumphs, but there are always two sides to every...
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parkrun is for fast runners too
A Saturday morning run for all shapes and sizes – but after reports of a child being pushed at Edinburgh’s Porty...
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Where’s my medal… and t-shirt?
Extreme weather will always see races cancelled and this results in a lot of disappointed runners. For some its simply missing...
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What the D**Q happened at the World Indoors?
Flashing lights and fireworks – the IAAF World Indoor Championships was set to be the hottest show in town. But, after...
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Should Ireland be happy with showing at World Indoors?
With Phil Healy’s 400m semi-final the standout from five athletes competing at the World Indoor Championships, should Ireland be happy with...
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Why is Parliament Hill the ‘iconic home’ of English cross country?
Define iconic, and every sport will give you a different answer. Cricket has The Ashes. Golf has its majors. English football...
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Why Euro Cross has killed cross country
When the European Cross Country Championships was first introduced in the mid-90s it took root in early December, and now over...
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