February 8, 2007 (62-06)

CONTENTS

6 News
Jo Pavey’s delight at breaking national indoor record

7 UK Athletics announce the World Cross team

8 Samson Oni could become a name to remember this year

9 Marilyn Okoro wants to crack two minutes for 800m indoors

10 Simeon Williamson is not afraid of his British rivals

12 Katia Lannon expresses thanks for grants

13 Rob Mitchell’s breakthrough

14 News focus
Comparing the new UKA recruits to Sir Arthur Gold

16 World Cross Trials
Five pages of reports, results and pictures from Bath, including BUSA coverage

22 Comment
Do elite athletes make for the best coaches?

23 Rising Stars
English Schools’ champion Gerald Phiri is settling into his new life in the United States

24 Coaching
Questions and answers with sprints coach Graham Knight

26 Ruqara Al Ghasara
The hijab-wearing sprinter from Bahrain who wants global success

28 Where are they now?
We catch up with South Africa’s Elana Meyer

30 Letters
The dangers of wearing headphones while running

31 Vets rankings
The best M50 and M55 road performances from 2006

32 All-time greats
Mel Watman looks at the greatest female jumpers

34 AW Basics
The best diets for athletes

38 Results
Including the European Clubs Cross Country Championships

50 Euro Trials Preview
A look ahead to this weekend’s action in Sheffield

52 What’s On
Your comprehensive guide to UK and overseas fixtures

62 Last Lap
Jon Brown as a youngster

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