Attain, with every run ahead (5)
I believe the answer is:
reach
'attain' is the definition.
('reach' can be a synonym of 'attain')
'every run ahead' is the wordplay.
'every' becomes 'each' ('each' can be a synonym of 'every').
'run' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'ahead' says to put letters next to each other.
'each' put after 'r' is 'REACH'.
'with' is the link.
(Other definitions for reach that I've seen before include "Scope; get to" , "Come up to - stretch between bends" , "compass" , "Succeed in getting to" , "Extent of influence" .)