Puma understands that from elite to recreational, experienced to beginner, we’re all performance runners. And its Faas family of running shoes illustrates that philosophy – promising an effortless ride, whatever your body type or level

This section is adapted from the Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running by Dagny Scott. Buy this book! There’s a name for women who try to pursue a career, family, exercise, spirituality, and social life. They’re called

that you’re on target. One big key on marathon day was knowing that so many of my family, friends and people who had sponsored me were thinking of me.”­Stewart Guynan, 26. Chartered building surveyor, Godalming, Surrey. 2:58:50, London 2000“I just got

as receiving support like that was something else and would have loved to have shown my appreciation. Seeing my family also was an amazing experience and having my brother chasing after me on the pavement trying to take a picture of me was a great addition

's Jellybabe's story to June 05If you can find a family holiday that will stir the imagination of your 17-year-old twins, you know you’re doing something right. In the case of Jellybabe and her husband, Big Dave, it took the offer of a trip to Zurich to see Mum

and chicken every evening", he’s a keen advocate of running’s fitness benefits."I’ve lost all three male members of my family to heart-related problems," he says, "so I know how important it is for me to keep fit and healthy. My five-year-old son is a Type 1

to bring along friends and family - with music, entertainment, food and drink outlets and free post-race sports massages there's something for everyone.RW Race Editor Kerry McCarthy says: "Even if these races weren't the creation of Runner's World, I

't expecting it to be that hot!Most memorable moment - loads of them. The huge crowds all round the course (I only recall two underground passages and a short stretch of the Docklands with no support), having my girlfriend and family cheering me on at three

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DON’T begin a running programme until you’ve had a full medical check-up if you’re over 40, significantly overweight, have been seriously ill in the past year or have a family history of heart disease.DO tell someone where you’ll be running and when