Athletics
How Jess Bailey won global mountain running gold
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Monday, 26 December 2022 03:29 A craft honed in the Lake District allowed British teenage talent Jess Bailey to become a world champion in Thailand The Lake District’s rugged fells and the dramatic mountainous landscapes of Northern Thailand will forever be linked. While thousands of miles separate the two spectacular locations, the challenging terrain on Jess Bailey’s Cumbrian doorstep set her up for a dominant…
How effective is weight training for athletes?
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Monday, 26 December 2022 03:29 It is often seen as a vital tool but does pumping iron really help create faster, more powerful and enduring athletes? Nearly all athletes use weight training as part of their routines. However, the science behind how to get the most from it for direct athletic improvement is neither consistent, nor even fully understood. So many variables influence how successful…
Masters runner Sally Cooke serves up a feast
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Monday, 26 December 2022 03:32 After almost 30 years out of the sport, the Luton AC athlete got herself fit again during lockdown and now holds UK W50 records from 100m to 800m Sally Cooke has been nothing short of a revelation in 2022. She has set British records in the W50 age group at 100m (13.06), 200m (26.27), 400m (57.55) and 800m (2:14.56), with…
Story of Dorando Pietri and the 1908 Olympic Marathon
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Sunday, 25 December 2022 01:28 In an extract from his new book, Roger Robinson looks at the Olympic drama which unfolded in London 114 years ago and turned the marathon into a global phenomenon The most dramatic, horrific and important marathon in history took place in London on July 24, 1908. That hot day, a courageous Italian cake-maker and a cool Irish-American construction worker transformed…
All the staff at Athletics Weekly wish our readers a very merry Christmas Whether you end up doing some training or are taking a well-earned day off, the staff at AW hope you have a great Christmas. If you’ve got some spare time on your hands over the festive period why not make the most of it and grab a…
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Saturday, 24 December 2022 06:07
Melissa Courtney-Bryant runs parkrun ‘world record’
Saturday, 24 December 2022 02:30
Ask the athlete: Geoff Wightman
Saturday, 24 December 2022 02:35
How they train: Gemma Steel
Saturday, 24 December 2022 02:36
Molly Caudery’s memorable year
Thursday, 22 December 2022 14:23
Athletics books for Christmas
Thursday, 22 December 2022 14:25
Putting a spring in your step
Thursday, 22 December 2022 08:22
The struggle to stay on track
Thursday, 22 December 2022 02:13
Running away from net zero
Thursday, 22 December 2022 02:35
Impact of menstrual cycle on athletics performance
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 02:02
Age-old challenge of finding new officials
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 02:16
It all starts with a bang
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 02:23
Richard Whitehead: my greatest race
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 11:12
Diana Kipyokei stripped of 2021 Boston Marathon title
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 02:34
BAWA awards go to Muir, McColgan and Wightman
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 01:49
Jake Wightman leads athletics challenge at SPOTY
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 06:47
Nathan Lawson and Lex Whitaker Stoop for victory
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 06:56
McLuckie tops UK 5-mile lists plus news of England 10km champs
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 07:02
22 memorable moments in 2022
Monday, 19 December 2022 01:56
South of Thames titles for Georgie Bruinvels and Ben Cole
Monday, 19 December 2022 04:04