The marathon story of Kevin Seaward

The Irish international marathon runner’s healthy attitude to training helps him juggle a full-time teaching job with an elite athletics career....

The alternative route to the top by Ireland’s marathon women

We have a look at the “normal” journeys by Irish athletes Lizzie Lee, Claire McCarthy, Laura Graham, Breege Connolly and Gladys Ganiel...

The magic 40s: parkrun to international runner

When Ty Farrer was 39 years old, he wasn’t a competitive runner and didn’t belong to a club, and he certainly...

Age is no barrier to success for Alastair Watson

At 40 years of age, the Notts AC runner is thriving as a veteran and more than keeping up with the...

British marathon crown is only the start for Lily Partridge

After finishing eighth in today’s Virgin Money London Marathon, Lily Partridge has much bigger aims and says a new breed of...

Lily Partridge: conquering the marathon

The Aldershot runner aims to prove that turning to the marathon early in her running career was the correct decision. Lily...

Making your marathon debut on the elite start line

A look at the motivations of Rebecca Murray, 23, and Matt Clowes, 28, as they prepare to make their marathon debuts...

Jake Wightman: from modest Mini Marathon years to international athlete

Having finished 45th and 21st at the Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon the international middle-distance star has come a long...

Ciara Mageean looks back on Mini Marathon experiences

Northern Ireland’s Commonwealth Games medal hope Ciara Mageean looks back fondly on three appearances at the London Mini Marathon. Ciara Mageean...

Commitment not sacrifice key to success for Dan Studley

Dan Studley made his GB debut at the 2018 World Half Marathon Championships following an impressive improvement over the 13.1m distance....