Two years ago, Rachel was well on her way to becoming a running widow. She had stood for hours on marathon courses in London, New York, Paris and Dublin, waiting to glimpse her boyfriend Lee Healy (RW member Tea & Toast Man) as he ran past. She'd resigned

:21 to 3:55. He also keeps himself entertained with marathons from Luton to New York City, and has completed a whopping nine Ironman triathlons.He loves the Flora London Marathon for its unbeatable atmosphere, and is looking forward to "feeling like

1983 and 1999, New York City Marathon finish times for top runners aged 50 and over improved more rapidly than did times for younger athletes. In the same vein, a 2008 Austrian study found no significant difference between the finish times of the top

, coach of the ING New York City Marathon online training programme.5. Warm-up properlyTreat yourself like a runner - from day one. That means taking time to properly warm up and cool down. "A good warm-up makes it much easier to get going and keep going

than dried, for greater levels of antioxidants.Boost porridgeAdd wild blueberriesWhen researchers from Cornell University in New York tested 25 varieties of fruit, they discovered that wild blueberries contain the most antioxidants - more so than

the physique you’re after. If you want to get toned, you need larger muscles and less fat. “And challenging your body through heavier lifting is a big part of this equation,” says New York-based running coach Monica Vazquez.In fact, a study at Georgia

panorama in Austria or beneath New York's iconic Manhattan skyline, our line-up spans the world. Discover 10Ks, halfs, marathons and ultras in unforgettable surroundings, from once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Jamaica and Morocco to European races just a

very light racing month, with very few road options. But join a club and, whatever your standard, the wonderful world of cross-country opens up to you. Visit the UK Athletics site to find your nearest club. Of course, you could kick off the New

K events and, flush with excitement, jump right into training for a mega-marathon, such as London, Paris or New York City. Resist the temptation. The marathon has been around since the ancient Greeks. It will still be there when your running has

, speedwork and your ability to run races and think races out."—Rod Dixon, Olympic 1500m medallist and former New York City Marathon winner15. Listen to your body (again!)"Your body is always trying to tell you where you are. Listen to it. Beware when you