."'Event' or 'run'?Most of your criticisms of overcrowding are tempered by forgiving nods to the event's strengths as a fundraising megalith with a great atmosphere. Many agreed with Richard Waterfield's comment: "This race I believe is all about charity and a great

, get fit and get running.Find out how blogging about your training or discovering the blogs of other runners can transform your training - whether you want to fundraise, meet likeminded runners or just get a motivational boost.Training LogTake Neil Lock

so much support, friendship and awe-inspiring guts to the sport, motivating the thousands of runners they meet both at races and on the runnersworld.co.uk forums.The Fundraiser Eric Hardwick Eric Hardwick is not your average charity fundraiser

to have to do this!"I got more serious about my training after that - I knew after struggling with a 10K it would be a nothing short of a miracle if I got round the marathon in one piece. I also got stuck right into my fundraising, I organised a charity

. We're on holiday next week though so I think I'll be in a more celebratory mood then, although for me personally the job won't be truly finished until I reach my fundraising target of £5000. At the time of writing this I have reach £3400, so a way

-time. No phone, no kids, no distractions – you can concentrate on how you’re breathing, how your body is moving, or just let your mind wander and see where it takes you. What's more, every step you take builds towards your fundraising for Cancer Research UK. You

my name down.This monstrous event seemed to deserve some kind of fund-raising effort, so initially I chose the cause that was closest to my heart – the provision of new premises for the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. But if I’ve learned

's greatest marathons - though if you haven't entered already, you'll only be able to get a place by fundraising for a charity. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. Find out more at our special London pacing page. What next

to supporter hotspots, we’ve pulled together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next thirteen days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first

I set out at the beginning of 2010 to do something good for a great friend of mine who taught me all I know about map reading, the mountains of Britain, ornithology and a love of music - particularly the guitar.John had taken me walking and Youth Hostelling when I was a young tee...