Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5Six months ago, Philippa Braidwood, Kerry Neale and Phil Wilson were complete beginners. On April 18, all three successfully completed the Flora London Marathon. We caught up with them, and their coach Keith Anderson
responded to a request placed by us on the forums earlier this year. We wanted beginner runners who were willing to take on a massive challenge – to get from virtually nothing to 26.2 miles in time for the 2004 Flora London Marathon.Over the coming months
as to why anyone would want to run 26.2 miles, but he still helps out – if relucantly – when Braidwood is training. Braidwood also has an extra incentive to complete the marathon now. She has picked up sponsorship forms from the Cancer Appeal Office
responds to endless questions and really inspires us to carry on when we feel like giving up.”Phil Wilson, 36, from Nottingham — sheet metal workerWhile the running has been going well for Wilson – he is doing 12-15 miles a week – kicking his smoking habit
."—Plodding Hippo, 5:35In shortLike all running, there are no shortcuts in marathon training. It's totally honest, completely unforgiving, and phenomenally rewarding because of it."Miles 19-23 were the toughest and the despair and the pain were the worst I have ever
? This is the afternoon. You dont go running in the afternoon. In fact, you shouldnt be here. Youre an optical illusion. Bugger off!Hes probably right. With the London Marathon 10 days away, Im fighting off a cold. I woke in the night and felt as if I was trying
.SpeedworkFive tips, four sessions, three golden rules – fitting the fast stuff into your training schedule has never been so easy.Marathon RunningThe big one in a nutshell - everything you need to think about if you’re planning to tackle 26.2 miles, from setting
they wish they’d known before taking their first running steps. The lessons they’ve learned will apply to you too and put your mind at rest.If you're a Runner's World UK magazine subscriber, you can see all 20 here. Otherwise, enjoy these 5 as a preview
adult life. And if I thought about stopping, my partner and daughter would kick me out of the door and tell me to get on with it.Nick Troop Years Running 20+ Finishing a marathon is easier than you thinkWhen I started running in the 1980s, the marathon
Time not givenMy first marathon. Absolutely loved it - the euphoria, atmosphere, crowds cheering you on - I keep re-living it! It was painful towards the end, but that's quickly forgotten!Index of all quotesNext quote
