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Interview: Hugh Brasher
On 20/03/2013 in Interview
Hugh Brasher tells RW about his memories of his father and his plans as custodian of the London Marathon legacy.
A cursory glance around Hugh Brasher’s office at the London Marathon HQ is enough to reassure you that his father’s legacy is in safe hands. A stack of medals from various races hang from a coat hanger in the corner of the room, telling you Hugh does more than talk the talk. Item...
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Chrissie Wellington interview
On 05/01/2011 in forum
On the Guardian web site today
Here A very inspiring read, and quite a lot of gore. that's one hell of a schedule!I'm glad Chrissie believes in strength training, I've done it ever since Paula Newby-Fraser recommended weight training. Two mighty world champions can't be wrong! she's just brill , very inspira...
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TW Interviews: Jonny Brownlee
On 04/11/2011 in Triathlon: Interview
Is gold thicker than blood? We talk sibling rivalry and senior success with the younger Brownlee as both brothers prepare for their biggest race yet, London 2012.
Jonny Brownlee has followed rapidly in older brother Alistair's footsteps to take silver in the ITU World Championship series in only his first full senior season. The adage that younger siblings have all the fun certainly seems true - whilst Alistair shoulders the weight of expe...
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TW Interviews: Rachael Cadman
On 14/02/2012 in Triathlon: Interview
Discover the long-distance training and racing secrets of the first woman to complete the Enduroman Arch to Arc challenge
Last week we caught up with Rachael Cadman – the first woman to compete the Enduroman Arch to Arc challenge on August 23.The brave 30-year-old travelled from London’s Marble Arch to Paris’ Arc de Triomphe. She ticked off a remorseless 87-mile run from London to Dover, a 22-mile s...
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TW Interviews: Hollie Avil
On 27/04/2012 in Triathlon: Interview
At the age of 18, Hollie Avil represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Four years on, she’s trying to make the team again. We caught up with her in Sydney recently.How is your training going?I’ve been training on the Gold Coast with my coach Michelle Dillon and ...
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TW Interviews: Craig Alexander
On 04/10/2010 in Triathlon: Interview
Two-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander may have nothing left to prove. But that won’t stop him.
At 37, Craig Alexander can already look back on a magnificent triathlon career. The Australian, regarded as one of the nicest guys on the circuit, is one of only four men to win back-to-back Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii (2008 and 2009), and has won the 70.3 World C...
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TW Interviews: Mark Kleanthous
On 04/10/2010 in Triathlon: Interview
More than two decades after his first Hawaii Ironman, Mark Kleanthous is returning to Kona – where he plans to race even faster.
It was 1987. Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up was at number one, the world’s stock markets were on their way into a tailspin and 26-year old Mark Kleanthous was racing at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.Fast-forward 23 years – many financial doomsayers are warning ...
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TW interviews: Helen Jenkins
On 07/02/2013 in Triathlon: Interview
Q) What tips would you offer to runners wanting to move into triathlons?A) It’s good to link up with a triathlon club if you’re starting from nowhere, then you’ve got a few swim and bike sessions to go to and you'll get used to training with people who’ll be able to give you a fe...
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Interview: Danny Howard
On 25/02/2013 in Interview
The Radio 1 DJ on motivational beats, marathon plans and racing on two hours' kip
When did you start running and why?Probably in primary school, because I was forced to on sports day! But I’ve got a natural interest in sport anyway because I did a sports science degree when I went to university. Sport has always been a passion of mine. I was big on football an...
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RW Interviews: Paula Radcliffe
On 14/10/2011 in Interview
Paula Radcliffe reveals how she’ll give it her all in pursuit of the one medal that has eluded her – Olympic gold.
Despite a clean sweep of World, European and British Championships marathon titles, as well as a long-standing world record, one medal has always eluded the grasp of running legend Paula Radcliffe - Olympic gold. Paula secured her place at London 2012 with a third place finish in...
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