) which forced me to result to a walk, but at least I was able to finish.The crowds, seeing I was in a lot of pain, were fantastic, shouting my name and willing me on, and the course showers where a welcoming sight just cooling you enough before getting
Time: 4:38Just getting in touch to say thank you very much for the pacing groupslast Sunday. I was a marathon virgin and I used one of your ultimate 4.30training schedules. I had a couple of injuries along the way and thensuffered viral laryngitis
away and I felt pretty good on the starting line.Running with so many people wearing personal messages about lost or huring loved ones, I tried not to let the emotion get to me too much. Besides, I had agreed to run for two charities and raised a few
name as if they relied on your efforts. I remember the Blue Start runners booing and jeering as the three starting groups merged together too. However, I have one memory which for me sums up my day. It's a short memory but one I laugh at everytime I
The days are getting longer, the sun's starting to shine and daffodils are springing alive: it can only mean one thing - spring is ahoy. If the spring air is making lacing-up a little more appealing, then why not crank your training up a gear
I’m going to get it out of my system. I don’t want to be negative - but I have to say this. I hated the Virgin London Marathon (VLM) just as much as I loved it. Not because of the pain or the hard work during the run and the training, but because
their start line nerves, cheer them on during the race, or be with them at the finish?" Get stuck in: As you recover, get your running buddies to return the favour while you tackle shorter races with a run/walk combination. Or try one of the Just Walk races
usually eat about three hours before the start so I'll get up at about 5am and eat at around 6am. I eat six rice cakes. They're rice pounded down into a little cubes and are easy to digest but are the equivalent of having three big bowls of rice. I have
home. Start out by alternating one minute of running with one minute of walking for 10 minutes in total. This will allow you to concentrate on your running without getting too tired or distracted. Leave a good 48 hours between that first run and your
Q I love running but two years ago my motivation started to slip and I was diagnosed with clinical depression. I am recovering well, and would like to start running again. My therapist says the same amount of activity every day will help stabilise
