Some interesting running bits on the web

Here's a few running web links Ive been surfing through and found interesting recently

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?uan=2126
The busy forums of runnersworld make UKC look like small pub chat although much of it is really only relevant to specific races. One archived thread that I thought was fascinating involved Mike Gratton (London winner 2.09 in 1983) who gives detailed feedback over a 6 month period for those trying to up their mileage to 100+ miles. Imagine having someone like Ben Moon giving daily detailed feedback on UKC for 6 months? His proposed training schedule is above and the forum posts are here http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages/mps/dt/4/UTN/50224/
with some of the most pertinent questions summarized here
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages/mps/dt/4/UTN/50224/

http://z12.invisionfree.com/Hunter_Reports/index.php?s=c654c2f1c8bcf67d67c1aa1c323749c0&showforum=38
This is a great list of training resources sourced by Tony Wilson at Glenhuntly, an Australian Athletics Club. Lots of middle and some longer distance stuff by stars such as Coe, Ovett, Snell, Michael Johnson, DeCastella.

http://www.sportsscientists.com/
This is a fascinating site - basically a blog by 2 Sports Scientists one a South African and one an American. Most of their posts analyse research and races and then translate their detailed opinions into plain English that we all can understand. Some great stuff on pacing particularly in the marathon, plus a very interesting look at doping, the forefoot v heel striking debate, Oscar Pistorius' prosthetics, as well as cycling such as the Tour de France.