runs, but at something like 12-minute pace. That was my inner penguin at work, and my outer penguin at play.As we laughed, I began to understand that we were both talking about the same phenomenon. We were both talking about releasing ourselves from
and hair thicker.Younger runners are often caught up more in potential than performance. Today’s race is only a tune-up for tomorrow’s. They cruise at an unthinkably fast pace; their minds focused on a moment weeks, or years, ahead.It’s a shame these young
arsenal. I can prepare for battle.Like Napoleon, I pace back and forth in front of my assembled shoe troops. What shall we confront today? A long run? Where are my favourite cushioned shoes? Heading for the track? Where are those lightweight trainers
Extract from No Need For Speed by John Bingham (Rodale International Limited, £8.99). To order direct from Runner's World for the special price of £7.99 (inc P&P), call 0800 731 0622 and quote 55174-0.Those who know me well know that I enjoy
where youve been, where you are, and where you want to be. John Bingham, aka the Penguin, writes our monthly column, The Penguin Chronicles. He has broken five hours for the marathon and since 1998 has taken our Get-You-Round Team in Training pace
