First Timer - SteveTarget: sub 4:00.Marathon PB: This will be my first.My strengths: I’m a very positive person – for me, the running drink is always half full. I’m also extremely determined and have a huge desire to succeed - I’ve just completed a first class honours degree in L...

, muddiest of woodland tracks, the high abrasion rubber outsole will keep your socks dry. In true Asics style they also provide a strong support system with gel cushioning for shock absorption and high impact support. With these shoes there's no reason

We had a tough job whittling down the 1,700 brilliant applications to our ASICS Target 26.2 campaign this year.  After a bit of squabbling here at RW Towers, we managed to slim down the hopefuls to 44 and invited them to Boot Camp to be put through

Running coach and ASICS PRO Team member, Bud Baldaro is one of the country’s leading middle and long distance running coaches. He has more than 20 years of coaching experience and he has worked with Olympians, World and European Champions. A former

structure.We spent two months testing as many current racers 
as we could get our feet in, and here’s our verdict on each:Asics Gel-Tarther 2New Balance 760 Racing CompAsics Piranha SP 4K-Swiss Blade Foot RunSaucony Grid Type A5Adidas Adizero Feather

Celebrate the launch of our 2012 Runner's World Half-Marathon newsletter series, powered by ASICS, by joining in this Thursday's live lunchtime webchat.Running coach and ASICS PRO Team member Bud Baldaro will be giving expert advice to all your

-marathon taper guide (non-subscriber preview) for advice on adapting your schedule, tweaking your diet and boosting your mental strength before the race.ASICS Half-Marathon Training This year's half-marathon and live web chats were kindly supported by ASICS

!’Meredith: ‘Hideous. Hideous. Hideous.’From the crew:Mike: ‘Stray FM Rules.’ (a Harrogate radio station that gave us loads of coverage).Janis: ‘Ups and downs.’From the physios:Rich: ‘Everyone still running.’Megan: ‘Ice bath joys.’Thanks to our sponsors: ASICS, Saucony

.'Meredith - 'Freezing but better.'Guest runnerAlison McPherson - ‘Oh. My. Gosh.’CrewMike - ‘Snowing in Wakefield.’Janis - ‘By Gum Foggy.’PhysiosRich - ‘Everyone still running.'Megan - ‘Frosted eyelashes.’Thanks to our sponsors: ASICS, Saucony, Eat Natural, Iceni Water