the oldest road race in Norfolk. Run along quiet country lanes with just a few gentle undulations, its two-lap course offers competitors both a worthy-yet-doable 7.5-mile option (ideal for those making the step up from 10K) and the more challenging 15-mile
slower rate of improvement? – JamesEarlJonesLearn about your lactate thresholdA long time ago, I ran a 2:50 marathon off three or four runs a week (I guess I was probably averaging 25 miles a week), and then one 20-mile run the week before. I was never
of it like a bad day at the office - they happen. My missus was gutted for weeks after her (in her mind) poor show at the World Triathlon Champs last year. She underperformed by her standards – even coming 24th (of 50) in the World for her age
Challenge After initial reactions of shock and disappointment, the cancellation of the 2007 Abingdon Marathon – a much-loved forumite fixture – triggered an avalanche of questions about just how much time and effort goes into organising races. "It can
the miles at around 6:40 pace. I expected a challenger but no-one appeared and I won by around 3 minutes. Bit choked!"OuchOuch wasn’t the only one to run away with a prize. Despite a stretch "of off-piste running when he got lost on the route", Dull Napoleon
