The long run is the staple of every distance runners diet. If youre training for a marathon, its de rigeur. Novice runners use them as springboards to the finish line, and elite marathon runners do multiple long runs to improve their times. Even
Time: 4:10Best moment - crossing Tower Bridge running along the middle of it Worst moments freezing on Blackheath then miles 22 - 24 Biggest surprise -size of crowds despite the weather and seeing old neighbours in Bermondsey cheering me on Goal
Time: 4:29Highlight - Mile 18 - Huge cheer by all forumites, chilled champagne courtesy of Ultra Meerkat, Jaffa Cake, but best of all the hugs from Ultra Meerkat and Flipper. Finally a huge cheer from everyone as I left.Lowpoint - being so cold
of your neck stand up: their support makes you run that little bit quicker if only for a short while! Saves you seconds on your time...but it all helps. What a lovely happy and peaceful day.Index of all quotesNext quote
the repetitions and the more distance you will cover in the specified time runs.1:30 pace | 1:45 pace | Beginner's pacePACING CHARTHere are suggested paces for your training. In speed sessions, you may find that you can run faster. Thats fine, as long as you
chances of staying healthy and happy – in running and in all other aspects of your busy life. Here are 11 strategies to help you on the way.Strike a balance between...Shorter & longerIf you always tend to run the same loop of the same distance, it’s time
be. My other problems: Im overweight by about a stone and a half; and step aerobics and evening classes take up a lot of my time.A Obviously, losing weight will be a help in being able to run faster. You will have to keep a strict watch on your diet
enthusiasm as well as your feet. Running in the dark is a necessity if you work from dawn till dusk or you’re training for a night-time race such as a New Year’s Eve event. Whether you’re heading out early or late, follow these easy strategies to stay safe
This week, one RW member is about to become a new dad. Great news – but how will parenthood affect his running?"I'm about to become a first-time dad in a month, and wondered how other new parents found it affected their running. Obviously time
is meet your running group at the designated time, drop your bag in the cargo bike and run to the tube stop nearest your home, where your bag will be waiting for you.You’ll meet a friendly group of runners, save money, spare your back and skip the perils
