Cryptic crossword clue
Poor running in games meant running miles first 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word MISMANAGEMENT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Poor running" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poor running = mismanagement.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MISMANAGEMENT mean?

MISMANAGEMENT noun
  1. The process or practice of managing ineptly, incompetently, or dishonestly.

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