Ten lessons from Jakob Ingebrigtsen, one of the world’s most beguiling athletes

Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, 26, has had a remarkable recent period, claiming European 5,000m gold, the World Ultimate 5,000m title, and a world road silver medal. This came despite undergoing Achilles surgery in February and battling a flu that persisted through May and June. The Guardian piece draws on an interview conducted during a snowy Norwegian morning in January, exploring his meticulous training philosophy.