Information for coachesInformation for friends and familiesIf you think you have an eating disorder that is tied up with your running, but don’t feel ready to tell your family or your doctor, you might want to make use of the EDA’s self-help network. The network puts

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

pushing a coffin!My family were dotted about the course, and it was exciting and sometimes surprising to see them jumping around and screaming at me as a waddled by. It was a shame my Dad was unable to get to the finish line to see my finish, but his

a life, and you do. With three sports to juggle, as well as a full-time job and maybe a family, training for triathlon is a compromise between training you know you should do, and the training you know you can do.  But that doesn't mean you can

to say good-bye at mile 16 to my new running partner Julie from Blackpool, whom I met on the start line. My biggest surprise was seeing my friends and family pop up again, and again, and again - I think they must have covered nearly 26.2 miles too! They

ever, amidst the drummers and bands, the outstretched hands, the kids offering fruit and sweets, yellow and green balloons everywhere, East End drinkers... plus my mobile kept bleeping with texts of support from friends and family, including my sons

-inflammatory pills and wished me luck. Then I went home for lots of ice and hot water bottles.After that the race was a breeze, just the most exhilarating experience ever.The best bits were doing high fives with the crowds lining the course, seeing my family three

-solved riddle.The race start promises to be a hub of activity as runners run to and from the various checkpoints - providing ample entertainment for spectators or family in tow - while the grounds of Blaise Castle offer an inspirational backdrop to this mind

land. As Swallow explains, this skill will help you reach the beach much quicker in a race, and it's great fun for all the family. She also recommends swimming along the shore, with waves coming at you from the side.By the end of your holiday you should

; dinner: pizza and garlic bread, chilli and chips or large takeaway, plus family bag of crisps in from of TV after dinner.NOW: breakfast: porridge or muesli with skimmed milk, green tea or wholemeal toast and peanut butter; lunch: packed lunch