Readers may claim to despise the Enhanced Games, but the surge in clicks, comments and debate suggests athletics still cannot resist the lure of controversy. Readers of AW enjoy reading about athletes breaking records, winning medals or major competitions. But you are also a morbid bunch and modern metrics such as page views and engagement stats tell us you particularly like clickin...

With nine different athletes having won the last nine global outdoor titles, can anyone take control of the men’s 1500m? Cathal Dennehy examines why the event has become such a tough nut to crack and the tools needed to get the job done at the highest level. It’s an event that has become impossible to dominate. In recent years, the only sure thing ahead of a global men...

After an excellent indoor season and an eventful Australian Championships, the coming months are full of promise. Katharine Merry is ready to tuck into what comes next. I’ll happily admit that, like most athletics fans, I’m pretty greedy. The World Indoor Championships served us up quite a feast in March but I’m already hungry for more, so I’m truly thankful that th...

Experiencing London's vibrant streets and unrivalled atmosphere, which showcased the British capital at its very best, was a joy to behold. Life is like a marathon. It is full of ups and downs that take your breath away. There will inevitably be peaks and troughs and a mix of emotions. You can feel unstoppable at one point and then, at other moments, question yourself, having to fight through what seems like never-ending pain. Until this pa...

The British discus record-holder believes he has the tools to challenge the world's best, but as Lawrence Okoye heads to the Novuna UK Athletics Championships, his focus remains firmly on turning potential into performance. British discus record-holder Lawrence Okoye arrives at the UK Athletics Championships as an athlete on the brink. Training numbers, biomechanical data and flashes of form on the circuit all suggest there is a huge throw wai...

British sprinter looks back on the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 where she won 400m bronze in a UK record of 49.43. A 4x100m bronze medallist in Moscow, the 1980 Olympic 100m and 200m finalist made history at her second Games, setting a British 400m record in LA that would stand for almost 30 years as she took bronze behind America’s Valerie Brisco-Hooks and Chandra Cheeseborough....

After collapsing in a car park and having to undergo heart surgery, Ryan McLeod thought his days of serious running were over. But finding some perspective – and producing a brilliant performance at the London Marathon – have changed all of that. Ten years after a “DNS”, former British half marathon champion Ryan McLeod – who had heart surgery in 2016 – finished 13...

We speak to the British 10,000m champion who is developing a habit of rising to the big occasion. After sealing selection to run the 10,000m at the European Championships in Birmingham, Izzy Fry finds herself preparing for the big event in August in the East Midlands university town of Loughborough. It was hardly love at first sight though. “I hated the idea of Loughbo...

Through the voices of athletes, coaches and those who work behind the scenes, get exclusive insight into AW's and England Athletics' club of the month, Thames Hare & Hounds. Each person talks through their journey at Thames Hare & Hounds and tells AW how much the club means to them.  ...

Through the voices of athletes, coaches and those who work behind the scenes, get exclusive insight into AW's and England Athletics' club of the month, City of Plymouth AC. Each person talks through their journey at City of Plymouth AC and tells AW how much the club means to them....

Tim Hutchings exclusively sits down with former world marathon record-holder, world marathon champion, European 10,000m gold medallist + multiple world/European cross-country champion Paula Radcliffe. In an in-depth interview, the pair talk through everything from how Radcliffe started running and clocking 2:15:25 in London to overcoming injuries and her thoughts on the latest shoe technology.  ...

Through the voices of athletes, coaches and those who work behind the scenes, get exclusive insight into AW's and England Athletics' club of the month, Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow. Each person talks through their journey at Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow and tells AW how much the club means to them....

We speak to the Olympian who took some hugely encouraging first steps in his marathon career with fourth place in New York. Age: 29; Coaches: Alistair and Amy Cragg Patrick Dever made a conscious effort to prioritise consistency over perfection in 2025 and it paid off with a fourth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, his time of...

The UTMB winner talks about his approach and why finding happiness has been a key ingredient in his recipe for success. Since his spectacular Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) victory in August, former British Army Captain Tom Evans has been working to a military-style schedule to accommodate a multitude of media and sponsor commitments. Yet, after a calculated and dominant performance over approximately 170km/10,000m elevation gain, it’s...

These are the methods that the British 5km, 10km and half-marathon record-holder has undertaken ahead of the Great North Run Eilish McColgan is in full preparation ahead of the autumn road running season. After making her 26.2 mile debut in London back in April – she placed eighth overall in 2:24:25 – the 34-year-old is gearing up to compete at the...

We talk to a British sprinter who has fully settled into the Italian way of life and is adopting a simple approach when it comes to the pursuit of improved performance Amy Hunt paints a wholesome picture: a training base in the beautiful and historic city of Padua in northern Italy; an elite and diverse training group working hard on the track to get the best out of themselves and each other; a simple but effective gym routine; good food; and...