Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group. This spring, he joins us as one of our ASICS Super Six mentors, working with Peter, Alison and Alex

couldn't seem to slow myself up.By the time I'd got myself on pace the damage was done and I started paying for it from about 15. Through miles 15 and 16 I kept thinking of the support groups just ahead. The thought of them there with cheers and support

:08 Strengths: Determination - and according to some friends - an unbelievable likeness in character to Lisa Simpson! Weaknesses: Apart from a slightly dodgy right knee - I now realise I am the least experienced racer in the group

that use the same muscle groups as running may be just as effective in improving running performance." Like Jeff Galloway and Bill Pierce, Gibbens also believes that the average runner need only run three days a week – choosing among long runs

'll start...The good stuff: joining a running group, finally getting my boyfriend out on a run after 18 months of trying. The bad: having a fight with a bin bag and twisting my ankle just before a race, still smoking, still haven’t quit my job. 2010: get

thing is to go for a mile run, pop back home, then off out again and usually no problem after that. I take Immodium for races and sometimes if I am out with a group to save embarrassment, have tried all sorts of changes to diet, but no luck. See full