Posts tagged with: marathon

MST - Outstanding performance of the Year

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…
Mara to switch to XC.....Skiing!

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Mon 08 Dec '08

Yes, if the reports on the BBC Sport website are to be believed then top UK marathoner Mara Yamauchi quite fancies switching to cross country skiing. The Japan-based Briton was top-UK finisher at this year’s Olympic marathon, and has a number of great big-city-marathon runs to her name. Read more…
MST Mountain Legends - Jonathan Wyatt

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Posted in The Sweat by Matt Ward on Thu 30 Oct '08

How many runners can you name that can run 3.43 for 1500m, 13.27 for 5000m, a 2.13 marathon and who then go on to dominate the global mountain running scene for 6 years straight? Sure, there are athletes who have run quicker, but when it comes to crossing terrain-boundaries Jonathan Wyatt is something of a phenomenon. Read more…
26th Snowdonia Marathon - Podcast

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Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Tue 28 Oct '08

You’ve seen the photos, you’ve read the report, now listen to 7 minutes of verbal. Gracious winner Martin Cox and wonder-woman Marathon Coordinator Jayne Lloyd give us a little insight into what it takes to win the race and organise a top marathon… Read more…
26th Snowdonia Marathon - Race report

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Mon 27 Oct '08

As the heavens opened and the wind let rip, the spirit wasnt dampened for those taking part in the Snowdonia Marathon this weekend. MST were there, cold, wet and miserable, to bring you the thrills and not too many spills. Read more…