5 HOURS+ (Page 10) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Penelope Pitstop, 5:06My first, and definitely not my last London Marathon. I had the most fantastic day, which words cannot describe. I've just finished watching the BBC coverage of the whole
Runner's World. But this is Negril, on Jamaica's west coast, home to the Reggae Marathon and Half-Marathon – and the famous seven-mile white sand beach that I'm lounging, sorry, tapering, on. Launched in 2000 to celebrate the fifth anniversary
No wonder the marathon is our ultimate yardstick – from cramps, to dizziness, to dehydration, those gruelling 26 miles 385 yards (count them) reach parts other distances can't reach. And it can pay to know exactly what parts, says Clare Lane
specialist partner at international accounting firm DeloitteIn 2005 someone signed me up for a 5K race as a joke because I was the fat boy of the office. I decided to rise to the challenge, did some sneaky training and actually felt great on the day. I
accommodating surface for runners, altogether.Take a tripReward your training and racing successes with a running holiday. Why not run an exotic international marathon? Sports tours companies, such as 2:09 Events, can offer guaranteed entry to those difficult
the Olympic distance Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon last year.Heidi Age.... 29Strengths RunningWeaknesses SwimmingTriathlon experience... NonePB's10K - 39 minsMarathon - 3:13Favourite Races... Ultra MarathonsMy training programmeThe Runner The runner among
the weekend.""Right… and why are you going?" "I'm running a marathon."I could tell by the look on his face that he didn't believe a word of it.The BackgroundI signed up for the second running of the Red Moon North Pole Marathon in the middle of 2003. Since
What is it? Running day sack designed with adventure racers in mind, and perfect for events such as the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon. The main sack's 25-litre capacity is big enough to carry a small tent and a lightweight sleeping bag
is essential for off-road running. "Trail shoes give you good grip and good grip gives you confidence on what can be an otherwise uncertain surface," says Chris Robison, a former GB cross-country international. "There is a wide range of quality shoes
dietary intakes, may choose a multivitamin or mineral supplement to help safeguard their diet. This is good news if youve ever been tempted to incorporate nutritional supplements along with your diet and training.In a 1991 article in the International
