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The distance races provide some of the most compelling moments at the Olympics. Visit the Peak Performance Olympic blog to find out the latest news about the distance races in Beijing. We’ll share the latest endurance training techniques used by professional distant runners and give you the best tips on how to improve your running performance
Peak Performance Olympic Awards
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-26 15:38 in Basketball Boxing Cycling Distance Drug Testing Field Events Football Gymnastics Jeremy Wariner Liu Xiang Michael Phelps Middle Distance Paula Radcliffe Pollution Rowing Sport Injuries Sprinting Swimming Distance Swimming Sprints Tennis Tom Daley Training Usain Bolt Weightlifting Yelena Isinbayeva
The 2008 Beijing Olympics closed out in predictably beautiful style. It’ll be a long time before we forget some of the fantastic performances produced in Beijing.
Men's Marathon Fitting End To The 2008 Beijing Olympics
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-26 14:05 in Distance
Before the closing ceremony, during which the Chinese piled the pressure on London with another spectacular fireworks display, all eyes were on the men's marathon
Bryan Clay dominates men’s decathlon
Written by Sam Bordiss on Fri, 2008-08-22 15:28 in Distance Field Events Sprinting
In two days the decathletes participate in ten events to determine ‘superman’ status. Who can run the quickest, throw the furthest and jump the highest?
Women’s marathon: Constantina Tomescu shows strength
Written by Sam Bordiss on Sun, 2008-08-17 13:31 in Distance Paula Radcliffe Training
Paula Radcliffe Ready To Run
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-12 15:42 in Distance Paula Radcliffe Sport Injuries
Paula Radcliffe has officially announced that she is going to run in this Sunday’s marathon. This is fantastic news but raises a few interesting points.
Long Distance Predictions
Written by matt.renton on Wed, 2008-08-06 11:33 in Distance Paula Radcliffe
With the stifling heat and questions still surrounding the pollution issues in Beijing, the athletes competing in the long distance events will need to draw on every ounce of their endurance traini
Paula Radcliffe - Women's Olympic Marathon
Written by matt.renton on Thu, 2008-07-31 12:02 in Distance Paula Radcliffe Sport Injuries
Olympic Chances: Despite her age and record at previous Olympic Games, Paula Radcliffe is still a strong contender for a gold medal in Beijing. A stress fracture in her left thigh had seriously jeopardised her chances of competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, let alone challenging for gold. However Radcliffe has since declared her intention to race and assured fans that she will be fit to compete in the marathon. The women’s marathon does not begin until August 17, 2008 and Olympic rules state that Radcliffe is allowed until the eve of the race to make a decision on her fitness, giving her extra time if she needs it.
Distance Running - Marathon Running
- For one father, Phila. Marathon is special - Philadelphia Inquirer
- Olympic medallist Strolls in to town - ChronicleLive
- Mikitenko and Baldini to compete at Great Australian Run - European Athletics
- Collis Birmingham out of shadow - Herald Sun
- Marathon running has seen a resurgence in the US - Record-Searchlight
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