started running to this heart rate every day. The pace was painfully slow at first, around two minutes slower per mile than my usual pace. Gradually though my pace improved and I became comfortable running at this low heart rate, but at a faster speed than

in my 20s," says Tarnopolsky, now 45. The difference? He's smarter about training, cross-trains more, and can tolerate pain better than he could. Tarnopolsky also says his decades-long endurance base lets him get by on fewer miles. Whether they

that are generally inspiring, such as Jane Tomlinson." [Tomlinson, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2000, completed a number of grueling fundraising challenges in the years that followed, including the Florida Ironman in 2004. She died in 2007]"They can help

the last 6 miles were pretty painful and as tough as anything I have ever done, it was still one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, and it is something that everyone should attempt to do at least once in their life! The pure atmosphere

to provide you with lots of grip on rough paths when hauling up hill, but thick enough to stop large stones and tree roots hurting your feet. Excellent all-round performance considering this is a more general off-road shoe. Lots of heel grip for descents

of running for Lucy. She was looking to nail down her marathon pace but unfortunately her blisters were too painful and she was unable to complete the event. She is clearly very disappointed and hopefully they will heal quickly.It been great to read that many

accompanying fluid intake his nutritional strategy will support his sub 3.15 target very well. Weeks 12 - 13Richard says: This fortnight I picked up some foot pain, diagnosed by my friendly physio as the peroneus brevis going into the 5th metatarsal, caused

needs a walk in the afternoon but I'm convinced that's what helps to stave off aches and pains.JulieFrazz Some things that appear to help are: cold water immersion for 15 minutes, gentle exercise other than running, vitamin C, cherry juice and avery

it that much! Lisa K I had very bad calf pain after my track session, had a cold bath today and now the pain has gone! I grab a woolly hat, get a cup of tea and quickly get in. It's shocking at first but after a couple of minutes the torture isn't too bad

done for me...” David Williamson, 3:27, “...daughter's boyfriend insisting that the start was at Blackfriars not Blackheath caused some difficulties...”Ruthjst, 5:25, “...a banner that read “pain is temporary, but quitting stays with you for life