- albeit a little closer to home."It's a genuine challenge, athletically and logistically, and a fantastic way to see some of the world in fast forward!” says Andrew.Andrew, 32, from Aberdeen has been running for seven years and is known for running in some

took this to the desert (on my recent Marathon des Sables challenge) to give it a real going over. Aside from the weight, it faired impeccably. I felt confident throwing it in the bag during the runs and when it came down to the snaps it was both easy

potential hotspots. Mostly though, it will feel ridiculous and fun."To make the challenge that bit harder, Adam says he also hates suits...Do you know of any other weird and wonderful running world record attempts?

to take his third Kona title.Closer to home: Amateur IronmanDespite the hefty challenge, entry to Ironman events – both official Ironman and non WTC-sanctioned full-distance events - has never been more popular and the past 12 months has seen sign up

effective goals – follow the same process and set your own goals for the year ahead.Goal typesBreak your goals down into time, distance, fear and challenge goals.Time goals, as it suggests, are time-based goal such as achieving a PB or a specific time in a

–life success stories.  This book will empower you to challenge your physical and mental limits and have fun as you work towards your running goals, whether that's to get in shape, finish a your first 5K or run a marathon. With chapters on training, health

June 2012 Jeanette Kwakye is leading the Ariel Big Sprint, a ‘Capital wide’ clean-up challenge to make London stainless in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Find out how you can get involved by visiting www.pgcapitalcleanup.com.

’d like to is always disappointing and the bane of being a sports person. It’s easy when you’re fit and healthy, it’s when you get into difficulties that it really challenges you mentally.My coping strategy when injured was to listen to the experts. I

-marathon competition winners have risen to the challenge of training for the GNR.Predict your paceType in your target time, and we'll calculate the mile or kilometre splits you'll need to hit along the way. Print it out and pop it on your wrist on race-day; print out

for this? Should I include more cross-training or strength classes to improve my core strength and recovery, or should I just focus on the running? Matthew TimmsA. This sounds like an interesting challenge. I think you need to check the profiles