Athletics
Samantha Harrison looks for marathon breakthrough
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 01:03
We meet a British endurance athlete who has made rapid progress ahead of this weekend’s Virgin Money London Marathon As she prepares to line up in one of the strongest ever women’s fields at the London Marathon, it’s hard to believe that Samantha Harrison’s first race – the Robin Hood Half Marathon in Nottingham – was only three years ago.…
Jonny Mellor keen to make his mark on traditional London course
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 01:12
Last year’s British champion is delighted to feel the excitement building again as he takes inspiration from returning recreational runners Jonny Mellor thrived in the elite-only atmosphere of last year’s London Marathon. He took the cold, damp monotony of covering 19 laps around St James’s Park comfortably in his stride to become British champion. The Liverpool Harrier admits, though, that…
Charlie Purdue ready to bounce back after Tokyo selection snub
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 01:23
After the pain of missing out on the Olympic Games, the British marathon runner is looking forward to a return to racing 26.2 miles on Sunday in London Charlotte Purdue allows herself a wry laugh. Asked if the pain of missing out on the Olympic marathon had been eased by the fact that the stifling heat and humidity of Sapporo…
Virgin Money London Marathon: who, what and when?
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Athletics
Tuesday, 28 September 2021 01:41
Defending champions Brigid Kosgei and Shura Kitata are back in London for Sunday’s big race after Olympic challenges earlier this summer The international fields for this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon feature the two athletes who enjoyed that winning feeling last October. While world record-holder Brigid Kosgei was utterly dominant on the lapped course around St James’s Park, Shura Kitata’s…
Birchfield gain Midlands relay double – weekly round-up
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Athletics
Monday, 27 September 2021 12:04
Sutton Park and Milton Keynes stage big domestic road relay events whereas teenage track and field talents compete in the SIAB Schools in Derby It was a busy weekend with plenty of action mostly on the roads but also track and country. For news from Great Manchester Run, CLICK HERE @media only screen and (max-width: 42em) { .mobile-unit { min-height:…
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