my motivation is low, a quote by Steve Prefontaine [an American long-distance runner] helps me: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."Helen Jenkins competes in the Speedo TriELITE Wetsuit. For more information go to www.speedo.co.uk.

When you hear the word 'old' it's highly unlikely it conjures the image of an elite triathlete who has just qualified for the 2012 Olympics. But in the funny world of sport, 27-year-old Helen Jenkins finds herself labelled just that

course, the definition of easy varies hugely; an easy mile for an elite runner would be impossible for many beginners or even experienced runners.) As a new runner, make sure you limit yourself to one hard day a week. Run longer and slower than normal

and gain a glimpse into what makes Spain special. Whether you’re keen to race around traditional fishing villages or through the streets of the vibrant capital, this top 10, chosen by Runner’s World Spain’s Editor Alejandro Calabuig García, will have you

was possible and accomplish great things. No one demonstrates that better than the Running Heroes honoured by Runner’s World and Aviva in 2008 — they were seven people who achieved something or gave back in a monumental way. Among that group

in the morning; it's not fast enough'. In reality, the ability to be a world-class marathon runner does in part depend on being able to absorb the training over two or three years. I don't know of any elite marathon runner who doesn't average around 100 miles a

marathon after my first. So how come I'm now heading towards number three? I blame helping out at Mudchute! I remember taking photos of the elite runners as they zoomed past and then four or five hours later, taking photos of the real heroes, those who were

UAN: 178 Article type:-->It’s a common scenario. “I trained harder for this one than I ever have before,” says the disbelieving runner, head bowed after a disappointing race. The reason? Quite simply, your body will let you train harder than

Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the 50,000 runners gearing up to pound the streets of Newcastle on September 20 then this page is just for you! From the perfect two-week taper to nipping race-morning nerves in the bud, trouble-free transport

Many elite runners plan their racing calendars a year or more in advance. There are some right now who know that in order to be on the starting line of an Olympic final in Beijing in August 2008, they need to hit an A-standard qualifying time in a