, and Vinnie, a painter and decorator) first took a 10-year-old Jess to an athletics summer camp as a boredom-busting tactic has paid off in spades. In 2009 she claimed heptathlon gold in the World Championships in Berlin, before taking a medal in the same
'll publish our favourites on the website. Email your pics to editor@runnersworld.co.ukLauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland (February 2013)Thames Path, London (January 2013)Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, South Wales (December 2012)Borrowdale Valley, Lake
Find out what happens when you cross the Virgin London Marathon finish line. We first published this interactive guide last year - but it's just as relevant in 2012
Before the main action gets underway, 39 club runners test the London 2012 Olympic marathon route at a 3:00 pace.
Every year the RW forumites gather at Mile 17 to cheer runners, provide encouragement and pass on chosen nibbles.Flick through the gallery of this year's support crew. Email us at editor@runnersworld.co.uk if you have any more snaps from the 2012
to claim the special pass. The pass is for 10 consecutive days and must be started by 1 June 2012. The £5 off promo code can be applied only to our 20 day offer for new students and the code expires on 1 June 2012.
Andy Dixon, Editor-in-ChiefRunner since: 2007Biggest running achievement in 2011: Achieving a new marathon PB (3:08:33) at Boston in April. I trained hard for four months, gave up booze and organised weekends around long runs, so it was nice when
1. Southport MAD DOG Seaside 10K, MerseysideDate in 2012: February 12This year’s 10K top dog, a flat race taking in town, country and seaside scenery, also comes highly recommended for beginners. With chip timing, a medal, a techical tee memento (in
Launched in 2010, the Brighton Marathon has taken the running scene by storm to become the UK’s third largest marathon with a field of 15,000. The fast course takes in Preston Park, the city centre and coastal roads, with panoramic views from the South
the largely uphill first nine miles. There are even special train services from London and a park-and-ride bus option for those travelling by car. 2. Meon Valley Plod, Clanfield, HampshireDate in 2012: February 12Leg-punishing inclines and lashings of sludge
