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already know how tough the Challenge is.But I do remember how beautiful and varied the races are - and how amazing I felt when I crossed the final finish line last time. I'm hoping this week will reignite my love of running, so I can get in gear for a

for tougher training. Get your muscles in gear by clocking up long, slow miles but take care not to do too much to soon - aim to beef up your usual mileage by about 10 per cent per week to avoid injury. Phase 2: Strength training Maintain your aerobic

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three weeks before the Edinburgh Marathon – so take it slow for a perfect last training run before taper if you're gearing up for a spring marathon. Among a small field, you'll tackle 20 miles along quiet country roads through the pretty villages

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: The RW Complete Guide to Stretching Get kitted outUse the New Year's sales as an excuse to kit yourself out in the right gear – appropriate running shoes, a technical top or two and gloves and hat for the wintery months ahead.If you're running in bog