's transformation, both in speed and confidence, must be at least partly attributed to his move to the US, six months ago, to train with top coach Alberto Salazar. No longer just a leading British athlete, Mo is now a contender for double middle-distance gold

something different. Nike runs a programme called the Oregon Project, headed up by legendary coach Alberto Salazar. His aim is to even up the playing field in distance running and break the dominance of the Africans. The facilities are unbelievable. Alan

of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics) to Joan Samuelson, Alberto Salazar and Peter Gilmore, the unsung American marathon runner who ran 2:12:45 at Boston last April. Daniels has also coached the less fleet of foot, including small-college runners at Cortland State

.Perhaps no runner has thought more about heat training and racing than Alberto Salazar. Before the 1984 Olympic Marathon he got tested in a heat chamber (where sweat production is measured) and learned to chug two litres of fluid before every workout. But then he

for a break, says Alberto Salazar, elite runner-turned-coach. It's better to come in under-prepared than overtrained. Focus on intensity The marathon may be a test of endurance, but speedwork will really help you string together 26 strong miles. Still

situation now. [Waitz was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and is undergoing chemotherapy.] And I’ve met Frank Shorter, Alberto Salazar. Never met Bill Rodgers.Did you pay attention to those guys when you were younger? Yeah. But I paid more attention