Mud Sweat and Tears is Matt Ward's take on the sport he loves; getting under the skin of off-road running with lively comment, race reports, interviews and running equipment reviewed.
Posted in The Sweat by Matt Ward on Wed 21 Jan '09
The Times article that followed his unsuccessful record attempt in Dubai, tells me that Haile Gebrselassie’s status is beginning to transcend the sport. However, with quotes like “If I stop I think maybe I’ll die”, the most famous endurance runner in the world is just going to run ‘til he drops… Read more…
Posted in The Sweat by Matt Ward on Mon 29 Dec '09
For me this wasn’t a difficult choice, it had to be the world of marathon running which took the accolades. This run in 2008 stood head and shoulders above all others and once again cemented Haile’s name at the top of the all-time list of greatest runners. Read more…
You would think that after 16 years of world records and gold medals it would be time to ease off a little, wind down, drop the odd speed session – not a bit of it. When it comes to working hard Haile hasn’t even got started. Read more…