Haile Gebrselassie's sudden announcement of his retirement from racing has sent shockwaves through the running community. While we wait to see whether or not the running legend reverses his emotional decision, we relive the moments that made Gebrselassie the running legend he is ...
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and cushioning scores are compared with the average range of cushioning and flexibility scores for the running shoes we typically test. (Note: the average running shoe weighs 340g and has a heel height of 36mm.)Picture credit: Kevin Irby/ Getty Images
Mo has always been able to mix track and cross-country success. At the start of his senior career in 2005, he was the fifth European to finish the 12K in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, placing 37th in the field.Picture credit: Paul
some of the greatest sporting feats ever seen. And it's not just world records that have been toppled - the Olympics have heralded key moments, transforming society's attitude to race, gender and through the Paralympics, disability.Picture credit: Jason
each position for at least five (and up to 15) minutes. Focus on relaxing your entire body and taking slow, deep breaths.Picture credit: Studio Peter Frank/ Getty Images
's not a problemThey are healthy - not injuredThey eat to stay strongThey are positive about runningThey have enough pep left to do homework and other choresPicture credit: Seth Joel/ Getty Images
of times per week, after a run.Picture credt: Eleonora Ghioldi/ Getty Images
) should predict your marathon capability, though a race closer to April will give you a more accurate picture than one in January.Bud Baldaro, coach and RW contributing editor
& Side-Plank With Twist From a press-up position, drop to rest on your forearms, keeping your legs and back straight and your stomach pulled in (see picture below). Hold for 30 seconds. Transition into a side plank, placing your top hand behind your head