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This weekend sees one of the bedrocks of cross-country running. The English Schools Cross Country Championships (for ‘English’ insert any other nationality) embody the essence of running, and are the place where dreams are born and shattered… Read more…

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With backing from athletics golden girls Blanka Vlasic and Paula Radcliffe on the new WADA Whereabouts system will be split further. Athletes from many sports have expressed their dislike, but now the IAAF has thrown it’s weight behind it… Read more…
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No, not the TV show brain-child of he-of-the-chest-warmers fame, Simon Cowell. No, I’m on about the simply bellissimo Italian brand, X Socks. Having had calves tighter than tight for around 6 months now I decided to go for some sports massage and compression… Read more…
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Its that time of year again as gloves and tracksters get dusted off, the metronomic sound of clattering spikes crossing tarmac roads awakens the soul; and the sight of steam rising from the hoards of hopefuls lining up in the mud, brings anticipation. Rubbing shoulders with stars, local leaguers in worn out vests that tell the tales of years of sweat, and weathering; another summer – gone, another cross country season – dawning. Read more…