Sweeten The Distance

David Chalfen considers the debate surrounding equalising cross country distances for men and women And so we welcome in 2021 with...

My name is Jo and I am a runner

My name is Jo and I am a runner Probably time for a training update: Current situation is there is no...

Fly 5K…a new strand of virtual racing.

Fast Running’s Hannah Irwin takes a closer look at one of the virtual races with a difference.  By now you will...

The training philosophy of Mihály Iglói

In the second of a three part series, the astonishing coaching career of Hungarian Mihály Iglói is unpicked by Matt Long, Geoff James...

Where East Meets West

In the first of a three-part series, the astonishing coaching career of Hungarian Mihály Iglói is unpicked by Matt Long, Geoff...

Cutting through the BS: Exercise Intensity

Lecturer in sports coaching at Stirling University, Dr Andrew Kirkland, advises us to be wary of the quasi-science that is prevalent...

Alternative Christmas presents for the runner in your life

What Christmas gift should you get the runner in your life? Yes, they asked for new running shoes or a fancy...

A letter to the man on the trail

Ultra runner Sophie Grant has an open letter for the chaps who feel the urge to pass judgement on the trail. ...

Standing Proud

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

Event Specific or Event Progressive

Olympic legends Lorraine Moller and Rod Dixon are front runners in the debate around whether an athlete should retain an event...