AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine | 21 May 2015
REGULARS
6 News
Ennis-Hill to tackle Gotzis heptathlon
Almaz Ayana wants world record
Athletes seek funds in online contest
32 Young Athlete
Pole vaulter Abigail Roberts
34 Your Say
Readers off er views and opinion
62 Dip Finish
Gatlin is a winner in unpopularity stakes
ACTION
12 Loughborough International
Mark Dry and Chijindu Ujah star at domestic curtain-raiser
18 Doha Diamond League
Triple jump highlights superb season opener as Mo Farah is beaten
20 Shanghai Diamond League
Third best-ever 5000m
22 Highgate Harriers 10,000s
Rhona Auckland shines over 25 laps
26 BMC Trafford Grand Prix
Alison Leonard surprises Lynsey Sharp
28 National masters relays
Ian Hudspith among the fastest as titles are shared between nine clubs
ANALYSIS
30 IAAF World Champs
The history of the women’s 3000m
and 5000m
PERFORMANCE
36 How They Train
Midlands runner Phil Nicholls
38 Products
Latest cushioning shoes
41 Club night
A look at Brighton Phoenix in action
42 Protein requirements
Make the most of your recovery
EVENTS
44 Results
The top marks from last weekend from home and abroad
57 What’s On
Fixtures for the coming weeks
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine 21 May 2015.