First Commonwealth Games: Adam Kirk-Smith

Ahead of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Fast Running wanted to find out more about the athletes competing in their debut...

Paul Byrne: when races don’t go to plan

Ireland’s Paul Byrne is the fourth athlete in this series that asks top runners what they’ve learnt from bad race experiences and...

Gemma Steel: the pressure from others’ expectations

Gemma Steel, one of the best on the road and cross country, is the third athlete in this series that asks...

Elle Vernon: 
the negative impact of outside stresses on running

In the second of a series that asks top runners what they’ve learnt from bad race experiences and their advice on...

Dewi Griffiths: How do you bounce back from a bad race?

Fast Running wanted to ask top runners what they’ve learnt from their bad race experiences, offering advice on how to deal...

Gemma Steel: the race day experience

A seventh appearance at the European Cross Country Championships didn’t disappoint and proved another memorable race day experience. Making the trip...

Laura Weightman’s independent training environment

University is what first drew Laura Weightman to the city of Leeds, and now seven years on, it’s her idyllic home outside...

Q&A: Almaz Ayana training insights

Almaz Ayana, the Olympic and world champion, shares insights into her training and reflects on her record-breaking performances. Ethiopian star Ayana...

Elle Baker: finding the balance with running and cross-training

Elle Baker, who has represented Britain at six European Cross Country Championships, shares insights into her meticulously balanced schedule that combines...

Strength & Conditioning with Laura Weightman

Two-time Olympic finalist and European 1500m bronze medalist Laura Weightman explains why a runner should include strength and conditioning in their...