answer. When I was an elite athlete, there were so many British athletes running world class times, but now we cant even find three men to represent Britain in the 800 metres at the World Championships. Were doing really well at events up to 400m
Fancy-dress runners in training are like baby pigeons: you know they exist but you never see them. Then a big race such as the Flora London Marathon arrives and you find yourself lining up at the start next to Batman, a hotdog, Minnie Mouse and a
and place for listening to music within the training regime of an elite athlete? Fire up this never-before-seen video interview to find out what Paula Radcliffe - female marathon world record holder - has to say about the role of music in her race
that Runner's World said that it's better to lose a few minutes than to feel uncomfortable, go and get it out of your mind - that is good advice I didn't follow.Philip Bosworth, 4:21 My first marathon, and I loved every minute. In training I ran as far as 20
am stuck between 10- and 11-minute miling. I've been running for about four weeks since stopping smoking (20-30 a day). I feel and look old as I trundle the streets. When will I start looking like a proper runner? – Hard Boiled 'eggartyFour weeks
Ethiopian Run. I also got the chance to interview Haile Gebrselassie, who had just returned from winning the Dubai Marathon in the second-fastest time ever. It was a very surreal experience to be talking to probably the greatest distance runner of all time
, either as a runner or a spectator will know why: it is quite simply the greatest running event in the world!RFJ, 3:51The start area was great. I met up with Tea and Toast Man, AlanM and Dunnarunner as planned on the 3:30 forum. That was the best part
and distinguish the best bit? All of it!What did I learn? That I CAN do it, and that pacing myself and aiming to complete it safely was the best thing I could have done. Savouring the crowds, the atmosphere but, most of all, the other wonderful runners made
training went fairly well, only interrupted by a two-week break due to the nasty 'flu bug in February. I decided to use the sub-3:30 Runner's World schedule to a fashion and it worked well for me. With some more help from my local club, Winchester
run past Colin Jackson as he was interviewing another runner just past Tower Bridge. They were so enthusiastic about the run. Their parents have all sponsored me also. So too have many friends and neighbours, and the local karate club and dance academy
