Shades crossing the finishline on the last dayFor many people, running one marathon is a lifetime’s achievement. However, one Runner’s World forumite has set the bar considerably higher. The challenge for Selina Da Silva (aka Shades) was to complete
. Budget airlines have made it much easier to take an overseas trip and be back at your desk (albeit a little tired) by Monday morning. This ability to travel adds a welcome element to sport. Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe put it well in her
Half a century ago, American marathoner Buddy Edelen snuck out for a 40-minute run on his rest day. Edelen was the first man to break 2:15 for 26.2 miles, yet he suffered the same crisis of confidence about taking days off that plague most
London Marathon, 2003I've been running since I was at school, so entering the 2001 Flora London Marathon seemed an obvious thing to do. I thought I'd be able to call on my years of running to help me finish in a good time. I didn't follow a schedule and
half-marathon, with Bristol (boosted by being a World Championships venue), making a big advance. Others with significant improvement were Bath, Stroud, Robin Hood, Norwich, Jersey and Tunbridge Wells.1 BUPA Great North Run (1) 1:00:30/1:08:40The world
taper guide (non-subscriber preview) for advice on adapting your schedule, tweaking your diet and boosting your mental strength before the race.ASICS Half-Marathon Training This year's half-marathon and live web chats were kindly supported by ASICS
charity fundraiser - taking in all of Leeds' iconic landmarks.National Highlights... Hinckley Half-Marathon, May 10 Hinckley Half-Marathon (Warwickshire, May 10) Pop a spring half-marathon in your racing schedule with this friendly
Many runners assume that because they run, they don’t need to do leg-strengthening exercises. This isn’t necessarily true. A specific weight programme targeting your legs could reap a huge race dividend, particularly over longer distances. If you run a marathon
is to schedule one target race a month. You can sneak in another if you're doing 5Ks and 10Ks, but not if you're targeting a half or full marathon.Tune-up races Bekele has used 5Ks, 3Ks, and 1500m races to prime his speed for a 10K. Tune-ups are done two to three
, but when I take a day off my appetite drops and I feel sluggish. After four years of running I've done two marathons, 3:58 and 3:41, so surely I'm doing something right?" – Little LizardYour best answersIf you feel fine, you're getting enough restIt depends
