March 2009

Mo Farah

This month sees the climax to a very gripping indoor athletics season for Great Britain with the 30th European Indoor Championships taking place at Turin 6-8 March. Discover why the British long distance runner, Mo Farah's, winning formula is to "train hard, win easy" and how 800m runners, Marilyn Okoro and Jenny Meadows, prepare for that all important race. We explore how angling is getting young people hooked on learning, as well as tips on what it takes to become a great rugby player from Welsh international rugby stars Ian Gough and Andy Powell.

Mo Farah
The 3000m record breaking runner says "talent can only get you so far."
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Jenny Meadows

Jenny Meadows
The 800 metre runner proves that good things can come in small packages.
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Andy Powell
The Cardiff Blues number eight and Wales international rugby player encourages us to "enjoy what's outside rugby as well."
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Marilyn Okoro

Marilyn Okoro
"If you want to excel at anything it's all about dedication, perseverance and practising day-in-day-out," says the 800m runner.
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Hooked on learning
Youth worker Luke Richards is helping students to improve their English and Science by learning in the great outdoors.
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Ian Gough. Copyright: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Ian Gough
The Welsh rugby lock says "be prepared to go that extra mile."
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Derwyn Jones
The former Welsh International talks about the wider skills that rugby can offer.
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Dale Garland
The 400m hurdler discusses the importance of hard work and setting goals.
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Christine Ohuruogu

Christine Ohuruogu
The Olympic Gold medallist says "You need to be able to focus and stay committed when things go wrong."
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