and children anywhere. Also realising that I probably hadn’t eaten quite enough, and was running on empty, and smashing into the bloke in front of me who stopped dead in the middle of a drinks station to swig his water. Q:The biggest surprise? Or the most

and empty your mind of all thoughts other than what your body is doing. Block out shopping lists, work projects, your children's homework, and any other worries. Focus only on your body and the rhythmic nature of your breathing. Keep perfectly still, and don

with energy. Best of all was seeing my children and husband at Miles 12 and 18. They kept telling me how proud they were of me, and I can't describe the difference that made. I wanted so much to give in and walk, but I didn't: I kept running for them so

children a tough chip-timed race to prove themselves, while younger family members can simply have a very fun and muddy run. Like the adult races, junior runners can also enter both races and get a Dirty Weekend memento.  Tell me more: how can I enter

and Olympic bronze medallist Jonny Brownlee said, “It’s great to be holding our first Brownlee Triathlon at Fountains Abbey...As young children, our parents used to take us there for walks to try and wear us out so we have good memories of the place. We want

dressed as clowns raise money for the Theodora Children's Trust.  Bring along four friends or family members to laugh at your fashion blunders and cheer you on - but make sure you all arrive at the same time to guarantee admittance. Bring a picnic and make

positive role model for children. It creates a foundation of self-respect that permeates your other relationships. And it inspires confidence in all of life’s exploits. "When you are a strong person, you will be treated as a strong person," Kalish says

’re taking the children to the zoo, for example, that might not be the best day for your long run,” Nelson advises. You can always modify your weekly schedule as things come up, but it’s important to set the initial framework. Be sure to involve your spouse

is possible. If you want to run, you can do it, but it might be a case of being more careful and structured about your training.Case study - Karen Murphy, 38 Reason for layoff: Having three children A friend talked me in to running a marathon in 1999. I didn

in the local district and engage in athletics sessions," he says. "We hold taster sessions every day at primary schools to encourage children to keep healthy through running. We see around 650 kids a week and also attend after-school clubs – including