Out with the pacing and let’s see some racing

Times mean everything now, but once the hype that is generated before a major event subsides, pacemakers are just leaving the...

Why do people cheat at the London Marathon?

Another London Marathon has passed and once again suspicious results have kept the top marathon investigator busy. For those who don’t...

‘Don’t add one and one together and get two thousand doping Kenyans’

Following the reaction to reports that Asbel Kiprop has failed an out-of-competition drugs test, Adharanand Finn says all Kenyan athletes should not...

A guide to running in Madrid

With more green spaces than most European cities, the Spanish capital offers an abundance of beautiful running routes to enjoy. Though...

Is Eliud Kipchoge the greatest marathoner of all time?

The greatest of all time. It’s a fairly large accolade to bestow on any athlete, let alone a marathoner. Yet the...

Matt Campbell’s inspiring story

Death of London marathon runner inspires massive fundraising drive for his chosen charity as he leaves behind a family legacy with running...

The good, bad & silly Guinness World Record’s set in London

Nothing matches running in your club vest in a big marathon, but for a few, it’s an opportunity to dress up...

Ghosts of the London marathon

Self-confessed “athletics-anorak” Brian Aitken takes a look at the past British greats who have raced at the London Marathon. It’s a...

‘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...

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...