Don’t predict the future

In this two-parter Fast Running Coach Tom Craggs gives an overview of the things he thinks about when developing a plan...

Seven of the best in 2019

We like to think the readers of Fast Running are a sensible bunch, who know what they want to read about....

Getting the buggers to turn out

Tom Craggs reviews Bob Smith’s memoir covering the glory years of Newham & Essex Beagles In a past life I worked...

2020 is just the next leg of the relay

It’s that time of year again. All the memes about “new year, new you” and those dreadful resolutions. What is going...

Three running ghosts of Christmas

Alex Bampton spins a different angle on the age old tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and we just hope it doesn’t infringe...

A Nike hypocrite

Fast Running’s Robbie Britton is an outspoken critic of Nike’s behaviour with regards to doping, but he’s lining up in a...

What I Think About When I Think About Writing About Running

Coach David Chalfen considers how we can best communicate the diverse nature of athletics in the written word Younger readers may...

Class of ’99 – the great Cardiff AAC 6-stage team 20 years on

The Road Relays are at the beating heart of British club running scene. James Thie reflects on the great Cardiff AAC...

Believe, but don’t get carried away

Everyone has big goals and dreams for their running, often tied to arbitrary numbers or distances, but sometimes we get carried away...

Why you’re doing the wrong Berlin Marathon

Professional Twitter contrarian and 2:12 marathoner* Ally Beaven has got the wheels to finish way quicker than most at Berlin marathon.  The...