Andy Dixon, Editor-in-ChiefRunner since: 2007Biggest running achievement in 2011: Achieving a new marathon PB (3:08:33) at Boston in April. I trained hard for four months, gave up booze and organised weekends around long runs, so it was nice when

Some days, you're absolutely sure The Rolling Stones had it all wrong. Because when it comes to getting in your run, it seems that way, way too often "Ti… ii… iime" is not on your side. Survey after survey reveals that lack of time – whether actual

on training runs and recent races. You also focus on mindset, pacing, fuelling and nutrition.Outcome-focused: Your confidence as a runner is based on race times. You're driven by how people will view your achievements.Process-focused: Your confidence is based

UAN:196 Article type:--“I haven’t got the time.” It’s the number-one reason people give for not running. Or not running as much as they’d like. After years of hearing how important regular exercise is to our health, everyone knows they should run

pass thanks to the purchase of a new pair of trainers or an unexpected PB. But if your results and motivation just don’t seem to be picking up by themselves, it could be time to turn to a running coach for help. We know what you’re thinking: running

Setting challenging yet attainable goals is key to maintaining a long-term running career. After all, you’re more likely to stay motivated when you have something to work towards and can measure your progress at regular intervals. But picking

with total flexibility in terms of how and when to clock up those miles. Online running community fetcheveryone.com has monthly mileage groups, which are great for motivation. You could even run the year – 2010 miles works out as 38.5 per week! Start a

Some days, you're absolutely sure The Rolling Stones had it all wrong. Because when it comes to getting in your run, it seems that way, way too often "Ti… ii… iime" is not on your side. Survey after survey reveals that lack of time – whether actual

in Clayton’s shoes. As anyone who has been running for years will tell you, there are times when going out for a run can be as appealing as a two-hour stint in the dentist’s chair.Come on, admit it. The running life can become one of unabated drudgery if 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