Standing Proud

Blaithin Sheil was delighted to attend, on behalf of Fast Running, “Standing Proud: My Life as an Elite LGBTQ+ Marathon Runner...

Start fast: Get the best black Friday deals

There’s 100% discount if you just don’t buy it said ReRun clothing’s Dan Lawson and Charlotte Jalley.  That annual glut of...

As fast as possible in Kew Gardens

After I asked whether Kew Gardens would provide a fast enough course for an Olympic trial, race director Tom Bedford got...

Will a Kew Gardens Marathon be fast enough?

British Athletics have announced that a British Olympic Trial will be hosted at Kew Gardens on March 26th 2021. There’s been...

What’s up doc?

In his latest Fast10 blog Alex Bampton inspects the interesting relationship between an athlete and their GP.  In many ways, runners...

Three strikes and out

So you tell anti-doping where you’ll be for one hour a day and they come to find you for testing. Simple...

Remembering George Gandy

Last week saw the passing of Loughborough legend, George Gandy. The tributes on social media are testament to his popularity both...

The long road back from injury

Injury can be a difficult time in any athlete’s career, especially if the diagnosis isn’t clear and the timeline unknowing, but...

The best battle is still on

For all those asking if the elite only London Marathon race is still worth watching after Bekele withdrew, you’re missing a...

What about the sub-elite runners?

Marathoner Anthony Hatswell asks if Wrexham Elite Marathon is the best thing to happen for UK running since… the London Marathon....