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
muddy is a must. This tricky nine-mile cross-country challenge seems like an endless adventure and takes you over fields, steps, stiles, gateways and even gravestones. With a goody bag at the end, it won't only be children enjoying the loot of the year
that I wouldn't have achieved my 1:38:59 had it not been for Venom pulling me round and keeping a check on our pace.But why not join your local running club? Most club runs start at 7pm, so for many of us working long hours, or raising very young children
October's training: It's been a good month. Bought goggles, flippers and a big shark's fin to scare children. Ran 150 miles last week. Ish - well, they were new routes. Trained with Dynamite Dave on the bike a few times - that makes a huge difference - would really
AND THE FORUM - thank you all!!How will I be celebrating - slightly x-rated I think! Seriously, we have been joined by our three very supportive children and been out for a good meal. I will celebrate even more if I am successful in my entry next year which I
, however, is its versatility: the basic package comes with D-loops for two bikes but this can be converted to take three or four bikes, and you can also buy different D-loops for children's bikes or to fit wider mountain bike tyres.Contact: www
for next year's London Marathon and if I get in, I'll be raising money for MS as a close friend is very ill with it.Lastly, I'm setting up a running group to raise funds for Save the Children with their new 'Born to Run' project, as it is for a great cause
punishing.The crowds were really amazing and I ran along high-fiving children in the crowd which all helped to motivate me and pass the time. At mile 9, my husband, two daughters and my sister were all waiting for me. My girls had cameras poised so I stopped
was brilliant with crowds lining the whole route and going over Tower Bridge was incredible! I was running for Children with Leukaemia and always got a lift passing their cheering points.Feeling good halfway I was taking on plenty of fluids and was grateful
the Sweatshop Nottingham store.Damian Shaw, aged 9, led the way for the children sprinting a time of 8 seconds 54, as chosen again by the Sheriff. Damian and his family have been invited to join the 2013 Ikano Robin Hood Mini Marathon.Nick Pearson from Sweatshop