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Coaching: A return to speed after the coronavirus
A competition comeback will require care to protect athletes from potential strains, writes physiotherapist and England Athletics medical lead Stuart Butler The Covid-19 pandemic has decreased...
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Physiological testing
GB international Alex Teuten explains how ordinary athletes can gain an edge by undergoing performance testing This article was written and first published in AW magazine before the coronavirus...
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Strength training for runners
Strength training away from the track, roads or country is crucial for endurance athletes, writes David Lowes in the first of a two-part article Endurance runners achieve strength gains through...
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Strength and conditioning exercises for runners
In the second of a two-part article, coach David Lowes shares a nine-exercise workout designed to improve endurance athletes’ strength and injury resilience I have pulled together this workout – most...
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Yoga-inspired mobility flow workout for runners
This 20-minute session by On Running and fitness experts Balboa is designed to help increase flexibility and improve strength in joints Great for increasing range of motion or for warming down after a...
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Recipe: Tart cherry coconut energy balls
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The benefits of plyometric training
Jumps training is crucial for all athletes, including ultra-marathon runners, writes John Shepherd Plyometric jump training should be a staple part of every athlete’s plans, according to considerable...
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Recipe: Tart cherry vegan superfood bars
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How to calm race night nerves
How can athletes get a restful night before a competition? Dr Nerina Ramlakhan talks through her top tips Getting good deep sleep is incredibly important. There is a reason why nature has designed us...
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How fast are the best long jumpers?
Speed is crucial when it comes to long jumping further, says John Shepherd Carl Lewis was probably the fastest long jumper ever in terms of 100m speed with his 9.86 for 100m which allowed him to jump...
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How to boost your performance (legally)
Running, jumping and throwing can all benefit from potentiation, says John Shepherd What if I was to tell you that you could increase your sprint times, jumping ability and weight training strength in...
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Recipe: Tart cherry almond baked granola cups
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Scary sessions
On Halloween, athletes share their toughest and most terrifying workouts Those sessions that give you the fear. They loom on your training schedule but you know they will be worth the pain. The scary...
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How they train – Harry Coppell
Katy Barden speaks to the British pole vault record-holder about what he has changed in his preparations Harry Coppell relocated from his family home in Billinge, Merseyside, to join Scott Simpson’s...
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Ask the physio – plantar fasciitis
In the first of his regular columns, renowned physiotherapist and best-selling author Paul Hobrough takes a closer look at the foot condition plantar fasciitis WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS? The plantar...
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Shane Benzie on the art of running
Movement specialist and coach Shane Benzie believes the western world has cultivated a way of moving which is more of a hindrance than a help. Here, he outlines how to use the body’s ‘sea of tension’...
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Dathan Ritzenhein – from athlete to coach
The three-time Olympian outlines his journey from success on the track and roads to becoming head coach of On Athletics Club I was ready to move on – my body had just about had it! I was happy that I...
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Planning for an uncertain future
Toni Minichiello looks at the challenges Covid-19 has brought and offers advice to athletes and coaches starting their winter training Normally, the big question for an athlete is: “What am I training...
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Who will or won’t be training on Christmas Day?
Some of Britain’s athletics stars share their plans While the festive period may look different for many people this year, answers remain mixed when it comes to which athletes will or won’t be training...
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Ask the physio – Achilles tendinopathy
In the second of his regular columns, renowned physiotherapist and best-selling author Paul Hobrough examines Achilles tendinopathy – a problem which can afflict many a runner WHAT IS ACHILLES...
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Coaching: The secret of longevity
Creating enjoyment is the key to keeping kids in the sport and reaching their potential in adulthood, writes Toni Minichiello When I first got involved in coaching 34 years ago, I thought at the time...
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Training tips from the top
We asked our AW panellists to offer their best advice when it comes to training Colin Jackson: former 110m hurdles world champion and world record-holder “Remember not to rush anything, improvement...
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Becky Lyne’s five tips to improve your running technique
Former 800m runner says her ‘GRACE-full’ method can help athletes become more efficient and injury-free As an 800m runner Becky Lyne ran 1:58.20 and after winning bronze at the European Championships...
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Happy hour training – 25 session ideas
With UK outdoor activity currently restricted, AW results guru and coach Steve Smythe suggests some running sessions that can be done quickly and efficiently Current UK government advice on exercising...
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How they trained – Learning from the greats
The continuities and differences in the training of the ‘holy trinity’ – Seb Coe, Steve Ovett and Steve Cram – are scrutinised through the coaching lens of Matt Long and Lewis Moses Think of British...
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Physiology: What it takes to run a two-hour marathon
Study highlights the physiological demands linked to breaking the fabled barrier Elite marathon runners need a specific blend of physiological traits to stand a chance of breaking two hours in the...
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Ask the physio – shin splints
Paul Hobrough of IchatPhysio takes a look at how to treat what can be a painful leg problem WHAT ARE SHIN SPLINTS? The title of shin splints is not actually using a correct medical term. Shin splints...
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Increase your powers of recovery with U.S. Montmorency Cherries
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Boost your power with U.S. Montmorency Cherries
AW promotion: New research highlights how the nutrient-packed fruit can be a potent weapon in your training armoury In recent years, U.S. Montmorency Cherries have attracted an increasing amount of...
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Sleep better with U.S. Montmorency Cherries
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