Athletics Weekly May 2021
DIGEST
8 Picture special – Hayward Field reopens its doors for competition
10 Latest news from the world of athletics
12 Paul Freary gives his views on the ongoing running footwear debate
14 Dan Greaves outlines how the Athletes' Commission can help with competitions
TALKING POINT
16 Tim Hutchings looks at the difficult task of how athletes are handling the season ahead
GLORIOUS GÖTZIS
24 Toni Minichiello examines a combined events meeting which is revered across the world
NO BARRIERS
28 Steeplechaser Aimee Pratt looks back at how far she has progressed and what lies in store
WAYDE'S WORLD
32 400m superstar Wayde van Niekerk is back and looking to overtake his previous self
the long game
36 James Dixon outlines why the long-standing javelin world record may be about to fall
STATISTICS
42 Statto Steve selects 12 world records which have had a huge impact on the sport
ME AND MY CLUB
44 Marathon runner Steph Davis talks about her development with Clapham Chasers
AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
46 Eilish McColgan on moving up the distances and her family's history with Tokyo
ASK THE ATHLETE
50 David Moorcroft answers your questions
THE RACE OF HIS LIFE
52 Chris Thompson on his emotional trials win
HERE TO STAY?
56 Tom Bedford and Hugh Brasher give their views on the future of the marathon trials
MY GREATEST RACE
58 Adam Gemili on the 2017 World 4x100m
CHARIOTS OF FIRE AT 40
60 Tom McNab takes us behind the scenes of an enduring and iconic athletics film
PERFORMANCE
66 The latest news and research
68 How Team New Balance Manchester found the recipe for success
72 How to help young athletes tackle the all-too common issue of knee pain
76 The Art Of...javelin throwing. Renowned coach Dan Pfaff examines a multi-faceted skill
80 How They Train – with Peloton instructor and marathon runner Becs Gentry
82 Physio Paul Hobrough on the benefits that come from keeping your core strong
84 Off-road footwear which will tame the trails
RESULTS
90 Steve Smythe picks out April’s highlights
CLOSING STRETCH
94 A Throw With…Lawrence Okoye
95 Test your knowledge with our quiz
96 Have Your Say: readers’ letters
97 What to look out for this month
98 Dip Finish
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