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10 Medals for Scots at UK Championships and Olympic Trials
The final medal haul for Scottish athletes over the three-day Aviva UK Championships and Olympic Trials (Friday 11th - Sunday 13th July) totalled ten, more than double the tally in 2006 and three better than the seven medals won in 2007.

Brussels to host 2008 Euro Cross Country Champs
European Athletics is pleased to announce that the 2008 SPAR European Cross Country Championships will take place in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Sunday December 14.

Australian Johnson wins Great Edinburgh Run
Australia's Benita Johnson stormed to a convincing victory in the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run.

Rose Cheruiyot aims at Edinburgh run

Haining sets new best in London
Commonwealth bronze medallist Liz Yelling's decision to mix it with the leading pack of international stars in yesterday's Flora London Marathon paid a handsome dividend according to PA Sport. Yelling was first to admit she suffered in mid-race for the tactic but ultimately the decision earned her the remaining British Olympic Games place ahead of rival Hayley Haining (Kilbarchan AAC).

Lagat defends 1 500 title in Glasgow
World champion Bernard Lagat made a winning start to an Olympic year, defending his 1 500 metres title on Saturday at the Norwich Union International indoor meet in Glasgow.

Bekele 3-peats Edinburgh success
Kenenisa Bekele notched a hat-trick of wins on the men's 9.3km course at the BUPA Great Edinburgh Cross Country.

Drugs-in-Sport : Great French drug storm begins to descend
It is quiet incredible that I again find myself penning or for more accuracy, typing another blog regarding Drugs-in-Sport.

French scandal will grow, says athletics chief

Drugs-in-Sport : Ceplak the latest in a week of scandal
The Slovakian, Jolanda Ceplak, has been suspended after testing positive for EPO.

Jolanda Ceplak tests positive for EPO

Golden League - Golden Troubles
This year controversy seems to be dogging the Golden League series. Last week, in Paris we had the situation of the shambles of the last lap in the Men's 3000m SteepleChase where Kenyan Paul Koech was denied victory after confusion of the last lap.

Training Articles : Why are Runners so hard on themselves?
When you ask a runner what their best time for a particular distance is, there is normally an embarrassed pause, perhaps some shuffling of the feet and finally a quiet response.

Nutrition section: Omega Fatty Acids - a Hype or Help?
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yoghurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging.

Kenyan triumphs in Edinburgh run
Kenya's Hosea Macharinyang won the Great Edinburgh Run with a sprint to the line to see off the challenge from Uganda's Boniface Kiprop.

Martin Lel and Chunxiu Zhou win London
London 2007 - Kenya's Martin Lel learnt from his mistakes of 2006 when he allowed fellow countryman Felix Limo to 'steal' a victory from him by way ofa sprint finish. On this occasion, Lel was able to right the wrongs of the year before by outsprinting debutant Abderrahim Goumri of Morocco, to win in a time of 2:07:41. Top 20 Results

Women section: Are there any products which stop sweating?
The best advice is to try to keep the body extremely clean using a pH neutral soap and deodorant, and avoid tight fitting clothing that do not allow air circulate.

Meditation - Good news for the immune system
Meditation can modify the effects of strenuous exercise. Intense training and heavy exercise have been linked with a damping down of immune system activity, leaving some athletes more vulnerable to infections.

Baby girl for athlete Radcliffe
Monaco - Athlete Paula Radcliffe has given birth to a baby girl at 0943 GMT at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco.

UK Athletics announces new Chairman
UK Athletics (UKA) today announces that Edmond Warner, a city businessman, will take up the newly created post of Chairman with immediate effect. Warner, 43, is also a leading commentator on financial issues and a keen amateur runner, and will help lead UKA through its next phase of development into 2012.

Scottish Team Results from Belfast XCountry
Scottish athletes faced tough competition at the Celtic International Cross Country in Belfast on Saturday 6th January.

Strength Training: Top 18 Benefits of Weight Training
Ever considered adding weight training to your running routine, well here are 18 benefits to consider. Applying the various tips given as well as using the information available within the Strength Training for runners can only improve your running

Mo Farah wins Gold at European Cross Country Champs in Italy
Mo Farah, only 23, romped to victory for the Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland Team in the Senior Men’s 9950m race at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy, on Sunday 10 December.

Why does running sometimes stop periods?
Amenorrhea is the medical term which refers to a prolonged absence menstruation during the reproductive years of a woman for reasons other than pregnancy. | periods stop? |

Bekele returning to defend Great Edinburgh Xcountry crown

Edinburgh to stage 2008 World Cross country

Dos Santos becomes the first Brazilian to win the New York City Marathon
Marilson Gomes dos Santos became the first Brazilian to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday in a time of 2:09:58. Latvia's Jelena Prokopcuka followed up her win of 2005 when she defended her title in a time 2:25:05

Bank of Scotland Specialist Squads for Scottish Athletes set to grow

Major Figures for Athletics Board 02 October
Tommy Boyle, one of the nation's most revered athletics coaches and a very successful figure in business and Lena Wilson, one of the most senior figures in today's Scottish economy will both join the scottishathletics new Interim Strategic Board which will gather for its first meeting on Sunday 29 October. >> Athletics Board

Marion Jones cleared of doping 06 September
RALEIGH, North Carolina - Former triple Olympic champion Marion Jones was cleared of doping on Wednesday after her "B" sample tested negative for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO. | Jones cleared |

Beginners section: Three rules for the new runner 06 September
you're brimming with enthusiasm about your new running career. You probably can't wait to start seeing the results, to start pushing your limits for maximum improvement in the minimum time. | 3 rules |

No Sweat .. Those Sticky Sweaty Problems by Cassandra Davis 06 September
This article tackles all those sticky sweaty problems.

Drugs-in-Sports: Lack of EPO tests costs record breakers 22 August
Three world records have failed to make the official lists this year because organisers neglected to test for erythropoietin (EPO), the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said. | more |

Scots hoping for Turkish Delight
IN-FORM Angela Mudge (Carnethy) will lead the Scottish challenge at this year’s World Mountain Running Trophy, which will take place in Bursa, Turkey on 10 September.

Grand Finale for Road Series
FORMER COMMONWEALTH 10,000M finalists Glen Stewart and Allison Simpson will both line up at this year’s FRESH ‘N’ LO Great Scottish Run hoping to be crowned as the inaugural winners of the Navyblue Scottish Road Race Grand Prix. | more |

Celtic Cup Preview - Thursday 17 August, Grangemouth Stadium, Falkirk, Scotland.

Scott hopeful of World Record 15 August 2006
SUSAN SCOTT believes Scotland has a "very realistic" chance of breaking the 4x1500m world record at this Thursday's Celtic Cup international at Grangemouth Stadium, near Falkirk. | more |

Ottey sets World Best in Glasgow

McConnell leads Scots in Celtic Clash
LEE MCCONNELL will captain the strongest Scottish team to compete on home soil for many years at this month's Celtic Cup, which takes place at Grangemouth Stadium on Thursday 17 August, after the selections were announced on Friday.

Track: Jamaican Star signs for Celtic Cup

Exercise-induced anaphylaxis: 'Why do I itch so badly soon after I start?' July 2006
Anaphylaxis is the allergic response that people get in response, for example, to bee stings. Interestingly, this condition has been described in runners. | more |

Boston Winner Robert ‘Mwafrika’ Cheruiyot - Life less ordinary
He was once a barber on Sh20 a day. He once counted as a bedroom the rubble strewn shop verandahs in Kapsabet town. Broke, desolate and on the verge of suicide, he somehow rebounded to become one of the world’s greatest distance runners. In an exclusive interview, Boston Marathon champion, Robert Cheruiyot, tells Fever Pitch his remarkable story. | more |