road race about eight weeks ago, but because I needed the mileage I also ran five miles to the race – and did the 5.4 at my fastest-ever pace by a long way. Then I did a half-hour jog before the Flint 10K and battered my PB and felt great. Why
jogging. Their mum wants to lose weight and run a 10K in April, and the girls wanted to help out. Running has helped build the girls' self confidence, without the peer pressure, embarrassment etc of organised school sports. As a whole family activity
'd recommend getting in a few 5K, 10K, half marathons etc before you try a marathon."Every RW member knows that it's a bad idea to run any marathon when you've got barely any running experience and have done precious little training. The pulling power of London
in October's Nike Run London 10K.But we've already received hundreds of entries, ranging from the practical (can you help me run a marathon, please?) to the frankly bizarre ("What is your seventh-favourite Latin ballroom classic of all time?" Take a bow
to set PBs at 10K, 10 miles and half marathons. – Johnny JConsensus advice is that for a first marathon you'll need up to a month to fully recover. However, as others have said, if you feel OK and don't do anything silly, you can pick up running again
after. I had two weeks off running afterwards and six weeks off racing. Body and mind were grateful. If you just really want to do a half, leave it another month. If you really want to race in Southend, there is a fast 10K along the seafront in October
than 10K because you get terrible knee pain. It’s very typical that marathon runners have the cardiovascular fitness to run further, but it’s the pain that stops them."Body type and genetics are another – frequently controversial – factor in determining
was hooked instantly and have been wearing them full-time since. – VelociraptorI eventually caved in and got daily disposable contact lenses. This was after (1) a 10K race chosen solely because it was in an area I knew from years back, and wanted to see again
did our first 5K fun-run a few weeks ago, which felt great. We're signed up for a 10K in February and a half-marathon in March. – NamasteDitch the treadieGet off the treadmill (most boring form of exercise ever invented!) and out of the gym. Mix up
