Are full time athletes really living the dream?

Welsh international Kris Jones tried out the full time athlete lifestyle at altitude in Albuquerque and it got him thinking. Is...

Get out of the comfort zone and spread your wings

Fast 10’s Alexandra Bell is gearing up for the Vitality Westminster Mile this weekend and this month answered a few questions...

Reverse progression : From ultra runner to 2:18 marathoner

Everyone knows that step up to the ultra running after being a marathon runner, but it seems Paul Navesey didn’t get...

Managing your career and your running: insights with Sara Treacy

Balancing a successful career and the training of an elite runner is a difficult task, but lessons can be learned from...

What it takes to run a 13:45 5k – Sam Stabler’s training diary

Sam Stabler ran a 13:45 PB to finish third at the Armagh International 5k in February, but how did the down...

13:30 man Sam Stabler just keeps smiling against injury woes

The Wreake & Soar Valley ace gives a humorous insight into his injury CV, 5000m racing in the UK and what...

Manchester Marathon winner Jenny Spink shares her marathon training diary  

The Bristol & West athlete’s win in Manchester was the result of years of hard graft, team work and an impressive...

How I train: Nigel Martin and his 65:26 win at Wilmslow Half

Following on from his recent Fast Running interview we take a look at a sample fortnight in Nigel Martin’s training. As...

Jenny Spink’s Manchester win after long road back from injury

When Jenny Spink broke the winner’s tape at the Manchester Marathon earlier this month in a 2:35:19 PB it was a...

Nigel Martin on running faster than he’d ever believed possible

The Sale Harrier discusses his recent performances, training set-up and goals for the future. Every weekend there are athletes having ‘breakthrough’...