half marathon, held in October last year, was called Run to the Beat and was set to live music.When creating your playlist, Thompson recommends that you to pick music with a beat or lyric that will stimulate a good mood and therefore help to energise

In the future, we'll be able to run for ever. Octogenarians will record PBs thanks to organ cloning and advanced cryogenic suspension. Speedy nonagenarians, bored with clocking six-minute miles at the London Marathon, will apply for places at ultras

. This philosophy is transferable to the rest of us: training with company can be just as beneficial in helping you to achieve your particular goals. A partner could encourage you to adopt more variety in your running and thereby foster greater motivation