In the first of a series of Virgin Money London Marathon blogs by AW writers, editor Jason Henderson offers tips to marathon newcomers
We practise what we preach at Athletics Weekly and every day this week our running reporters will be bringing you adv...

Sprinter on what it takes to be an elite
As well as being an elite sprinter, Adam Gemili also studies Sport and Exercise Science at the University of East London.

In the video from UEL below, Gemili talks about what it takes to be an elite athlete and...

Round-up of the action at the Scottish Athletics 6 and 4-Stage Relays at Livingston where Edinburgh AC s Laura Dunn was quickest on women’s short leg
Central AC s endurance athletes did the men s and women s double at the Scottish Athletics 6 and...

A round-up of the final day of World Masters Championships action in Budapest
Britain had their best day yet on the final day of the World Masters Championships in Budapest.

James Thie, Anthony Whiteman, Angela Copson and Clare Elms (pictured above in...

Olympian moves to third on UK all-time 5km list, as Dejen Gebremeskel wins men’s race and Bernard Lagat clocks US record
Julia Bleasdale started her season in style on Sunday, clocking 15:06 at the Carlsbad 5000 in California for a clear victory ...

As many runners have spring marathons in their sights, Mara Yamauchi shares her training tips
Mara Yamauchi is ranked second to Paula Radcliffe on the UK marathon all-time list with her 2:23:12 from the London Marathon in 2009.

With spring marathons ...