Why Euro Cross has killed cross country

When the European Cross Country Championships was first introduced in the mid-90s it took root in early December, and now over...

Should female runners get double lottery chances in male dominated races?

After recent calls about gender equality in cross country, the subject is at least being well discussed. In trail and ultra...

Athletics World Cup: where’s the long distance running?

The Athletics World Cup. On the same day as the World Cup of football. Should we be getting excited? Hopefully the...

Should male and female cross country races be the same distance?

Historically male cross country races have always been longer than their female counterparts, but is it time this now changed? Just...

The activity of running and “the sport”

Recent survey results highlight that running is the most popular fitness activity, but why is it a “sport” for so few?...

Time to move on in ‘fake Turks’ saga

A controversial issue once again raised its head last weekend (December 10) as two Kenyan-born athletes won the senior races at...

Boosting public interest in club athletics

Each year the 57,000-seater London Stadium is packed with spectators at the capital’s annual Diamond League meeting… but what about support...

Who is a “real runner” and who’s not?

Runners World recently posted an article titled the “25 REAL RUNNERS you need to follow on Instagram” and it got me...

Wisdom from Africa: celebrating more than a race win

In 2016, Shadrack Kimining Korir made the long journey from his small farm in Kenya to Cardiff in Wales. There he...

No-wins but always losers in annual funding sweep

For someone who is ultimately judged by the number of golds delivered on tracks and fields on the highest stages, Neil...