big hill39. Stebbing Remembrance 10 (90%, 98%, 46 ratings)Where? Essex When? November 11Quiet country lanes, pretty villages and a fast course make for top rural racing.40. Edwinstowe Christmas 10K (89%, 98%, 26 ratings)Where? Nottinghamshire When
10K and two half marathons since Christmas aren't enough.Key(s) to success: Sheer stamina, don't think fitness had much to do with it this time. Visually keeping in touch with other runners wearing the same 'BHF Heart Runner' top as me.WildWill, 4
week from Christmas just to fit around my football. However, I was sensible on the day, keeping a steady pace and drinking little and often through the run.Steve Wells, 4:33:52 What a day! I finished in 4.43.52 which was a surprise as I thought I'd do
to pinch myself. It felt like Christmas morning and I had got that one pressie I had always wanted. As soon as we got there, we got into the queue for the loo, came out in awe of everything, a kid ran up and thrust a bottle of Lucozade at us, into a tent
've been targeting, consider staying at the venue the night before," says coach Steve Lumley, from thetriathloncoach.com.4. Organise your kitWheeling a bike and carrying lots of kit doesn't have to be like frenzied Christmas shopping. "Buy a crate
, was forced to stop training in 2009 to allow his body to recover. "After taking two months off before Christmas last year, I jumped back into training on the first of January and quickly got into a great rhythm. My swim, bike and run fitness this year
GETTY IMAGES At the start of a brand spanking new year, and in the terrifying knowledge that Brits put on an average of 5lbs (2kg) over the Christmas period (according to the British Dietetic Association), we've come up with these inspirational
. It can also keep fat from metabolising, which can lower your basal metabolism. And it can cause you to eat like every day is Christmas Day. This slows down both your thermic and activity metabolism.Eat Early And OftenSkipping breakfast further decreases
and season to taste. Serve immediately.Cakes & Desserts Christmas muffinsThese festive muffins are a tasty excuse for eating antioxidant-packed cranberries, a great source of anthocyanins (good for strengthening blood vessels). As if that weren't enough
-minute miles to get under four hours. If I do it again, the only significant change I'll make is to try to start my prep before Christmas. I had a three-month lay-off from any running between September and December 2004 due to a leg operation, so I think
