AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine  |  May 23 2019
NEWS
6 Jake Wightman eyes July racing return
7 Nicky Spinks impresses again
8 Marathon pioneer Dale Greig dies
10 Drive for new officials
12 TrackMark success in Liverpool
REGULARS
42 UKA VIEW
Cherry Alexander looks ahead to the Müller Anniversary Games
62 DIP FINISH
Bolt Mobility launches in Paris as city prepares to impose scooter ban
PREVIEWS
56 Vitality London 10,000 and Westminster Mile, BMC Grand Prix in Sportcity, Diamond League in Stockholm and Götzis
PERFORMANCE
30 MARCUS SCOTNEY
Interview with the distance runner as we kick off our ultra running special section
34 NUTRITION FOR ULTRAS
Advice from the recent IAAF study when it comes to extreme endurance events
38 HOKA ONE ONE
Coverage from the United States of the record attempt event featuring Jim Walmsley
40 ULTRA GEAR
Shoes and kit that will help you last the distance
ACTION
14 SIMPLYHEALTH GREAT MANCHESTER RUN
Hellen Obiri and Jacob Kiplimo cruise to impressive victories in Britain’s No.1 10km
18 SHANGHAI DIAMOND LEAGUE
Lyles beats Coleman in sprint thriller as Samba, Hofmann and Chepkoech also impress
20 BMAF ROAD RELAYS
Sutton Park stages a busy day of racing as the nation’s veterans scrap for honours
24 LOUGHBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL
Sophie McKinna and Harry Hughes are among those in form in the annual track and field meet
RESULTS & FIXTURES
44 European Race Walking Cup, World Schools Cup, League and BMC action on the track
59 What’s On fixtures guide
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine May 23 2019.