was running 30 minutes at a time, and by last autumn he had completed his first half-marathon in 2:12. But Beesley didn’t stop there. He kept running outdoors through the winter months, despite temperatures that dropped to well below zero, and last spring

scenic course, littered with rolling hills.Wimbledon Premier 10K (London, March 26) Held twice a year, in spring and autumn, this town-centre 10K is a great excuse to lace up your running shoes. Run on parkland and roads, it races through Wimbledon

(or more effectively) in your three sessions, so you should get more out of it. – SlowboyCross-train to boost your overall fitness I did 2:59 last autumn and again at FLM this year on four sessions a week - so not quite down to three. Basically, I

Of course, we love to run come rain or shine. It’s just that we prefer shine, and when the weather starts turning in autumn, we need the psychological boost of a little extra protection from the elements. These light little numbers all offer wind

popping 50,000 runners, the date has moved from summer to autumn and it’s the biggest half-marathon in the world. One aspect that hasn’t changed though is local runner Alistair Dickson’s commitment to competing in the race. He’s raced every single GNR

motivation that the thought of lining up for a race underprepared. You might be raring to get out on the track for the summer athletics season, looking for a new-year PB, or focusing on an autumn marathon. Either way, now's the time to get planning

HR if they stick to the regime of running consistently to a 70-75 per cent heart rate – but "it takes time". He passed on tips gleaned from his own experience. "Start HRM running in autumn. HR goes up in hot weather, so in current (hot) conditions you

that the event has long since shifted to the more forgiving climes of autumn.Ready, set... GNR!Among the gigantic field of runners (and more than a few walkers) will be scores of RW members who’ve turned this year’s GNR forum thread into a 5,000-message giant

forum tattoo before the off…Nicko, our own forumite marshal finds time to strike a poseA beautiful clear Autumn morning and a varied 3-loop course through pretty Oxfordshire villages made for pleasant running early in the race. Later on, the now

of your schedule (sub-1:30 to Get You Round) as well as tip-top advice to get you ready for your autumn half-marathon.Request it now to make sure you don't miss out. Training SchedulesHow to choose the right scheduleYou know that our schedules are tried