AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine  |  27 September 2018
ACTION
14 SOUTHERN ROAD RELAYS
Guernsey enjoyed an unexpected women’s four-stage victory while Aldershot’s men took the six-stage senior men’s title at Crystal Palace
18 NORTHERN ROAD RELAYS
Lincoln Wellington retain their men’s crown as Claire Duck anchors Leeds
City to victory in the women’s race at Manchester’s Sport City
22 MIDLAND ROAD RELAYS
Birchfield Harriers capture the women’s four-stage and men’s six-stage titles at Birmingham’s Sutton Park
NEWS
6 Reaction to controversial WADA drugs decision
7 Cross-country distance equality at Inter-Counties
8 Emma Pallant tackles infamous Hawaii Ironman
10 Chris Thompson ready for Great Scottish Run
11 Angela Copson the pick of the bunch in Malaga
PERFORMANCE
38 How Freelap can help your training
42 Training preparation by Martin Bingisser
44 Road racing shoes under review
SPOTLIGHT
32 MUDDY MARVELS
Your chance to vote for the greatest cross-country runners and races of all time
RESULTS & FIXTURES
46 Includes Simplyhealth Great Bristol Half Marathon, Dam tot Damloop 10-mile and Welsh Road Relays
59 What’s On events guide
THE BIG FEATURE
26 NAOMI OGBETA
Triple jumper is making a name for herself in athletics and on the improv comedy circuit
REGULARS
29 VIEW FROM THE STANDS
John Standerline from the British Athletics Supporters’ Club on changes in the sport
62 DIP FINISH
No British athletes at Youth Olympic Games
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine 27 September 2018.