A s a 16-stone, heavy-drinking, asthmatic, smoking slob, I decided to throw myself into a gruelling training regime. The goal was to make the cut for the marathon at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing - and make a documentary of my journey. Why
, it is still a small, intimate affair – with just over 2000 runners. The vast majority are foreign runners, attracted by the undeniable charms of the city and an increasingly swift course. Although the city is strongly behind the race and everything runs
on the shores of the Baltic, and to demonstrate the friendliness and efficiency of the Swedes. It’s not a particularly fast race, but Stockholm in June is a big consolation.The course: Two almost-identical loops, starting outside the 1912 Olympic Stadium
the contour of the foot won almost unanimous praise from our testers. This latest shoe continued the line's impressive track record – the previous model, the Gel Kayano 14, was voted the International Editors' Choice 2008 by the staff of Runner's World's 14
competing in this year's race.To help them achieve their targets, triathlon coach Ralph Hydes will be offering them advice and tips on the Runner's World forums. (There's more about Ralph below.)His advice to them will work for you, too - and you're welcome
seasoned marathon veterans. Even the armchair fan is catered for with the kind of elite field that even the Olympics or World Championships envy. The inaugural event in 1981 was inspired by the New York City Marathon, but its ongoing success has made
David Bedford. "It's a special time for us and I am happy that these former champions have seen fit to join us. This is another great line-up but there is much more to come."Abera was the first man to hold Olympic and World titles (2000
Reckon you'll need extra motivation when winter starts to bite? November's Cyprus Four-Day Challenge could be your answer.If you fancy joining a few RUNNER'S WORLD staffers on the trip, from November 28 to December 6, you'll get to take part in a 6K
and after the raceGET INTERACTIVE GNR Lucozade Sport Super Six: Get a flavour of what could be in store for youAll we ask is that you are prepared to commit to following one of our marathon schedules and share your experience with Runner’s World (both
