begins.“The key to Kenyan success is cross-country running,” says Jimmy. “Everyone does cross country in Kenyan – even the 800m track runners. After several years running cross country, you’ve created a base of strength and stamina to build on.” Kenyan

Monday45-minute road run. Pace set according to how Agyei feelsTuesdayAM Easy 35-minute jog PM Track session: 10 x 200m, 4 x 400m faster than 800m paceWednesdayOne-hour steady road runThursday AM Easy 35-minute jog morningPM Track session at 1500m pace eg

produced her best 800m, 5000m and 10,000m times in a summer of track racing that followed her marathon debut in London. She followed the track season with a second marathon best – this time a world record – later that year in Chicago. Most famously, Seb Coe

the opposition, you'll gain a psychological advantage," says Gratton. Smythe agrees, but issues a warning: "There is no harm starting quickly for a short period, say the first 800m in a 5K or first mile in a marathon," he says, "but you should settle into your