Chasing sub 2:30: Does marathon pace ever start to feel ‘easy’?

Another fortnight closer to Valencia marathon and the big question is “does marathon pace ever start to feel easy?” Chasing sub...

Doubt cast over JOGLE record set 16 years ago

The John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) running record was recently in the spotlight as Dan Lawson attempted to break the...

How accountability can make you a better runner

Winter is coming and getting out for those early easy runs or running to the track in the dark after work...

UKA come under fire once again – John Downes asks the questions

In the light of a flurry of outspoken articles criticising British athletics’ governing body, UK Athletics, Irish athlete turned coach, John...

A running guide to Mexico City

There are some great routes and races for runners, even if a personal best is hard to come by in Mexico’s...

The British endurance strategy… or lack of?

Jon Brown addresses the endurance specific aspects of the British Athletics high performance strategy. When reading the endurance aspects of the British Athletics high...

Chasing sub 2:30: Getting comfortable with uncomfortable

The Valencia marathon is two weeks closer and the legs are two weeks stronger, but how is the sub 2:30 quest...

Protecting the competition environment through hyper-elitism

Jon Brown takes a close look at the British Athletics high performance strategy and asks some very important questions. The world of...

A running guide to Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa

A trip to the Ethiopian capital is essential for those who want to experience the East African running culture. The city...

The Round Norfolk Relay: the ultimate club experience

The 194 mile relay race around the county of Norfolk has been labelled ‘the ultimate club experience’. The 32nd staging of...