Farah stars, with support
Mo Farah aims for World Champs, thanks to supporting cast

Fun for all seasons
Take part in the star:track events across the UK this winter

Find your local club
Get into athletics by checking where your local club is

Shine awards
The shine awards are designed to help those of all abilities and get children having fun in a range of different athletic events.

Dragon Athletics
The best way of starting in athletics in Wales.

Meet the mentors
Daley Thompson & Katharine Merry on nurturing Britain's future athletes

Want to be an athletics official?
Take the first step on the road to officiating at athletics events.

Want to be an athletics coach?
If coaching athletics is your dream job we've got everything you need to get started.

What makes a good coach?
Being a coach is not just about teaching kids how to play sport - it also involves plenty of other attributes too.

What is burnout?
The tell tale signs to look out for if your child is playing too much sport.

Get your questions answered
Don't be shy to ask a few key questions so you know your child will be safe when they are under a club's supervision.

Parents' roles and responsibilities
You have plenty of duties to contend with in your child's everyday life. It's no different with sport.

Growth spurts explained
Children can grow at alarming rates during adolescence which can also affect their performance in their chosen sports.

Kelly Holmes' rising stars
How Kelly Holmes is helping the new generation

Medals in Beijing
GB stars wave bye to the World Junior Championships

Follow Paula
Success is all about hard work says Radcliffe's coach

The will to win
Kelly Holmes explains just what it takes to be an Olympic champ

Carolina Kluft's heptathlon tips
Heptathlon star Carolina Kluft says it's all about having fun

Yelena's in pole position
Why is Yelena Isinbayeva so good and what makes the perfect pole vaulter?

Kelly's perfect 800m
Kelly Holmes takes you through running two laps of the track

Tapering for a marathon
BBC Sport Academy supplies you with all the info on tapering and why you should do it before a marathon.

Coping with marathon niggles
How to ensure minor irritations don't ruin your race

Tips for the big day
Expert advice for the build-up to a marathon and race day

The recipe for marathon success
How to boost your fuel levels before and during the race

How to recover from a long run
A few tips on how to feel slightly better after running long distances.

Marathon columnist
Our marathon columnist is overwhelmed by race support

The body's marathon effort
Find out what effect running the Marathon takes on the body

Athletics footwear guide
Why footwear is all important when on the track and field.

Trainers
What to look for in a trainer.

High jump shoes
The spikes of the high jump shoe provide the speed and grip.

Javelin shoes
Support is essential because of the pressures on the ankle and foot in the javelin.

Jumps and pole vault shoes
The grip is crucial to propel athletes over the bar or across the sand.

Shoes for throwing events
These shoes have a different design to other field shoes.

Sprinting shoes
It's usually lightweight and has bags of flexibility at the front.

Long distance shoes
This shoe is both durable and flexible to help deal with these often gruelling events.