-marathons. TESTIMONIALS Here's what some of the 2011 ASICS Super Six had to say about their 2011 Paris Marathon experience:"A truly life-changing experience. Steve's coaching has been invaluable and he has

Runners are a busy bunch. Too often, we push back our speed, fitness or weight-loss goals when life gets in the way. The focused workouts over the following pages are designed to make you faster, stronger and fitter - in however many minutes you can

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If you're scratching your head over what to buy the runner in your life - or looking for a wish list to give family and friends - then we're here to help with our edit of the year's best running gifts.From stocking fillers to luxury treats, you

, old satan was in a very bad mood that day.This incredibly tough triathlon - which was moved from its September date to make way for the 2012 Olympics sailing test events - is one that earns you brownie points for life if you make it to the finish

-known Royal Parks to your racing repertoire with this speedy dash. Fly over two flat and fast laps of this ancient hunting ground and feel the stress of city life slip away as you soak the green and historic vista. A winning combination of friendly marshals

.                                                      It's lesson number one in how to cram seemingly impossible demands into your life, and it makes me think that maybe I'm not going to need to skip today's lunchtime speedwork session after all. Pure athleticism Which brings me neatly on to exactly why

.                                                      It's lesson number one in how to cram seemingly impossible demands into your life, and it makes me think that maybe I'm not going to need to skip today's lunchtime speedwork session after all. Pure athleticism Which brings me neatly on to exactly

One of the many advantages of office life at TW is the staff. In the building, I have access to a plethora of ultra-runners, coaches and experienced athletes, all ready to give up their lunch breaks. Through lunchtime running clubs, I've managed

kayaks to luxury cruisers. It also passes the kind of riverside houses that, had I dedicated my life to merchant banking or crime, I could now be sitting in, watching sweaty runners puff by. The terrain (mostly offroad) was treacherous at times. A dozen