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February 23, 2010
LOS OLVIDADOS
Marathons come in all shapes and sizes, and can be found just about everywhere in the world. Some, if not many are staged simply for money (charity being an afterthought) or prestige, showcasing a city or even a sponsor.
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February 16, 2010
COE & OVETT - THE MOVIE!
It gives me great pleasure to reveal (and for once this isn't a joke) that BBC Films has finally announced, today, the production of a screenplay based on my book The Perfect Distance, an account of the rivalry between Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe. ...Read more
February 4, 2010
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
By one of those felicitous coincidences which gives rise to columns like this, the accreditation form for the world cross country champs in Poland in March arrived on the same day as news broke that Toyota was recalling millions of vehicles worldwide, due to accelerator pedals sticking to the floor. ...Read more
January 26, 2010
SPORTING MORTALITY
Running, particularly long distance running is one of those unforgiving sports. Unlike, say, tennis and golf, or soccer and other team sports - where sleight of hand or foot can disguise failing power or pace - running is a sport which cannot be faked. There is nowhere to hide. ...Read more
January 5, 2010
CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS
Dubai puts a different slant on the Olympic motto. Development was dynamic, the bust was bigger, as was the bail-out, and the towers are taller.
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