How I train: Emma Mitchell

The Irish distance runner discusses her training set-up and the important role coach Eamonn Christie has played in her development. After...

Sophie Dunnett on the importance of the coaching partnership

The Endurance coach says coaching is a partnership and not just about telling an athlete what to do. Mountain running international...

Thinking about your running movement makes you less efficient

A study has shown that when an athlete purposefully focuses on their running form or their breathing it makes them less...

Chasing sub 2:30: marathon training starting to ‘click’

Two weeks can be a long time in marathon training. You can even go from doubting your goals to wondering if...

How I train: Lauren Howarth

The Leigh Harriers’ distance runner discusses her reduced mileage – but quality training – following bone injuries, while also balancing a...

Lucian Allison’s rapid rise from ‘Couch to 5k’ to dreams of a British vest

The Lincoln Wellington runner has international selection on his mind after only starting to run three years ago. Just three years after starting...

How I train: Chris Thompson

The British international shares insights into his training philosophy and the effects of ageing on performance levels. Chris Thompson, who previously spoke to Fast...

Lauren Howarth is balancing medicine with athletics and a wedding

The Leigh Harrier juggles full-time medicine with running but finding a balance hasn’t been an easy road. Lauren Howarth recently stormed...

Is there a perfect way to train as a runner?

As a coach, it would be great if there was a right way to train someone for a marathon or a 5k, but...

Are you a training racer?

We all know someone who just has to be in front, turns every easy run into an all out sprint and...