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Racing · Athletics Weekly

Elite Runners Set for SportsShoes Podium 5km in Battersea

Top athletes, including James West and Georgie Grgec, prepare for competitive 5km race.

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Racing · Athletics Weekly

Kirsty Longley wins W50 category despite recent grief

Kirsty Longley claimed the top spot in the W50 category, finishing just 11 seconds behind the British age-group best.

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Gear · Believe in the Run

Alex reviews ice bandanas for trail runners

Alex tests various ice bandanas for cooling during hot runs.

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Racing · BBC Sport Athletics

Great North Run Set for 45th Year with Thousands Expected

The iconic half marathon will see tens of thousands of runners in Newcastle next week.

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Trail · The Guardian Athletics

Megan Eckert Breaks US Records in Six-Day Ultrarun

Megan Eckert set new records by running 636 miles in six days.

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