Olympic marathon, we got the inside track from Scott himself.Four years ago I was only seven seconds off the qualifying time for the 5,000m at the Beijing Olympics, so I did hope I could improve on that and run the qualifying time for the 5,000m or 10,000m

to win the long-distance double at the Europeans, Mo brought his season to an even more dramatic close when he achieved his dream to become the 5,000m British record holder. At the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, Farah's 12:57.94 run saw him clock a

Introducing the comeback kid: Mark Lewis-Francis. After a year off due to Achilles injuries, the former 100m World Junior Champion was close to giving up running. Then along came new coach Linford Christie, new sponsor Puma and a renewed love

for the future?Firstly to win the Commonwealth, then my aim is to move onto the world scene. I hope to make the final at the World Championships next year and to start running times that will put me in a mix for a medal. Then it will be London 2012 and I'd love

Just two years ago sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis considered giving up on running altogether after an Achilles injury forced him to take a year out. The World Junior Champion and Olympic gold relay medallist found the strength to continue after teaming

or race having not eaten enough. You risk running out of energy and feeling light-headed.You must eat before you race, regardless of how nervous you are. If you can't face proper food, opt for gels for a quick fuel fix.As a child I ate a jam and peanut