Fartlek running has influenced some of the past greats and it’s still as effective today
As many of us know, fartlek literally means speed play”. This mode of training is not only used nationwide, but it s also a worldwide phenomenon.

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Lisa Gaul tells her Run Happy story as the latest winner in our Brooks competition series
I was a competitive teen runner for Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers many years ago. It was my life and I loved it, from racing on the track on a boiling hot day to ru...

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Childbirth could be a positive for Jessica Ennis-Hill rather than mean the beginning of the end of her career, writes Cameron Tucker
This is the winning article from those submitted by junior writers as part of a competition offering budding young jour...

Duo among the nine Glasgow 2014 athletes so far named on Scotland’s team for Sainsbury’s International Match in January
A number of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games athletes will form part of the Scotland team for the Sainsbury’s Glasg...

Decided to take a day off training for Christmas? Read this and you might change your mind!
This year, as we all know, Christmas falls on a Thursday. For many that may be a normal club night and an appropriate session with club-mates. Nevertheless, get...