Former Olympic sprinter on the illness that has confined her to bed five years after Tokyo, and why she is speaking out despite the risk to her health.

For 35 years, the Great South Run has attracted world champions, Olympic medallists, marathon legends and emerging stars. What began as an ambitious addition to the British road running calendar has developed into one of the sport's most recognisable events, with the unique combination of historic dockyards, naval heritage and exposed coastal roads producing a race unlike any other.

The European under-18 medallist and British record-holder talks about her progress and learning her sprinting craft from Richard Kilty.

Verity Ockenden faces debutant Izzy Fry in the women’s race while Andy Butchart makes his debut in the men’s event at the AJ Bell Great South Run on Sunday (Oct 18).

Kenyan returns to defend his title as Ethiopian quartet lead strong women’s field at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday (Oct 18).