AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine | 14/01/2016
THE BIG FEATURE
16 MEGHAN BEESLEY
World 400m hurdles semi-finalist looks
forward to making an impact in Olympic year
SPOTLIGHT
22 WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Former National winner Julian Goater looks
back on his career and airs his views on the
state of British endurance running
NEWS
4 IAAF prepare for WADA news
6 UKA outline ‘Manifesto for Clean Athletics’
12 Tom Bosworth positive after UK record
PERFORMANCE
38 Sports science news and nutrition
40 Club Night – North Ayrshire AC
41 Making the most of your ability
42 Focus on ibuprofen
44 Products – sports caps reviewed
ACTION
46 GREAT EDINBURGH XCOUNTRY
Mo Farah loss is among several thrills and
spills in the mud at Holyrood Park
STATISTICS
26 ROAD TO RIO
The history of the men’s and women’s
walks at the Olympic Games
30 ALL-TIME BRITISH GREATS
The top female high jumpers and pole
vaulters, according to Mel Watman’s
rankings system
RESULTS & FIXTURES
56 Leading results, including county champs
72 Antrim Cross Challenge preview
75 Forthcoming events for your diary
REGULARS
34 YOUNG ATHLETE
36 YOUR SAY
80 QUIZ CORNER
82 DIP FINISH
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine 14/01/2016.