RW website member Ashley Smith ran the Safaricom Marathon in Kenya on July 2, 2005. Here's his story.Last December my friend David – who lives in Kenya – asked me to come out and join him in running the Safaricom marathon, rated as one of the world
up vibrations in machinery.)Inside story Because of its diminutive thickness, there’s no instant feeling of extra plushness when you slip the Noenes into your shoes - they’ll fit under the existing insole, but after a long run, our tester’s feet did
and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary
as prizes, tasty home-made catering and "the best raffle in the country" make for an impressive array of race-day incentives for those turning out to Scotland's oldest running fixture. Not that the organisers need rely on such extras to draw in the punters
, made famous by 1940s long-distance running legend and former-world record holder Gunder Hägg. Only 129 runners finished the 2008 edition, so you’ll be in select company. A 14.5K race is also offered. Race website: www.vertex.cx Tjejmilen (August)2009
and coming up against the dreaded "wall". Sports drinks and carb gels are great for topping up your energy levels during a long run or race, but increasing your carb intake three days before the race will help make sure you reach the startline with maximum
cent of new female athletes have low iron levels.Why is iron important for running?Iron is important because the body uses it to create haemoglobin - the protein in your blood that carries oxygen. "This is obviously important for athletes because
long-jumper, and his chance to realise this dream was so near, yet so far. No wonder he described this extended wait as the worst of his life. “I felt like a condemned man about to go to the gallows. At six o’clock I was almost at breaking point
needed - I certainly don't see sprinters as lazy (compared to my distance heroes) any more!Richard casually mentioned that he still runs 35 miles a week and retains long recovery runs on top of taxing sprint and strength and conditioning sessions. There
of vitamin C. Sweet NurturedIf you love jelly babies, here’s the news you’ve been waiting for: they’re one of the best secret weapons a runner can pack. A handful of low-fat sweets will help keep your blood glucose stable during long runs and races. (Low
