CHRIS THOMPSON is set to be among those lining up at the inaugural Great Donington Run on June 26 as he continues to work towards a return to top form, writes Jessica Whittington.
Chris Thompson: wants the Great Donington Run to play an important part in his future plans
MARK SHEARMAN
The 2010 European 10,000m silver medallist has struggled with injury problems and at the end of 2014 he required Achilles surgery. The past few years have been a rollercoaster for the 35-year-old but describing himself as “very stubborn”, he has battled back and remains motivated with there still being much more which he hopes to achieve.
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SPOTLIGHT
16 GENEVA MARATHON
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24 WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
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9 Ross Millington on making the Rio team
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30 ROAD TO RIO
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38 Sports science news
40 Athlete Insight – Sophie Hitchon
42 How music can boost your running
44 Product reviews – sports earphones
TALKING POINT
20 Peter Hewkin on how athletics can play to
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46 OSLO DIAMOND LEAGUE
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50 MIDLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
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52 NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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56 SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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73 Stockholm Diamond League and EA
U23/U20 Championships previews
75 Comprehensive fixtures guide
REGULARS
36 YOUNG ATHLETE
78 QUIZ CORNER
82 DIP FINISH