April 20th 2006 (61-16)

CONTENTS

4 News
Peter Riley on his marathon debut in London on Sunday

5 New look for British League

6 Fight and flight for running policeman Dave Mitchinson

8 In the money – athletics in the UK has never been richer

10 Rising Stars
Focus on US sprint sensation Shalonda Solomon

12 Letters
Praise for 12-stage winners, the controversial M35 category and more on the Commonwealth 4x400m

14 Inside the games
Weekly slice of Olympic news

16 Club focus
A look at Tynedale Harriers Flora London

18 Marathon preview
A look at the main contenders for this weekend’s big race.
Three-page guide includes veterans and wheelchair race

22 Mara Yamauchi
How she hopes her Japanese lifestyle will pay off with marathon success in London

24 London diaries
AW’s team of marathoners finalise their preparations

26 Ron Hill
Mel Watman reviews the career of one of Britain’s best known distance runners

30 Comment
Max Jones questions whether sending a British team to the world cross is a good move

34 Product reviews
The best shoes and gear for spring and early summer

42 Results
Round-up of the Easter weekend meetings, with including pictures from the Guernsey Festival and the European 10km Challenge

53 What’s On
Athletics Weekly’s comprehensive guide to forthcoming fixtures at home and abroad

60 Coaching
Does mileage matter, asks coach and distance guru Frank Horwill

 


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