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...

Cross country – a look ahead to the racing season

With the cross country season looming ever closer, we look at many of the racing options available across England, Wales and Scotland this...

Are we doing enough to support distance runners?

Many bemoan the lack of funding for distance running in the UK, so is it time to start thinking outside of...

Where is British women’s distance running heading?

The question is raised once again by a prominent Olympic athlete turned coach, reigniting the debate, and is discussed here by...