Time not givenThanks to the 9.00 minute mile pacers got me to the finish before 4 hours even with a painful i-t band. One of the funniest moments was the fake booing when the red starters met the blue as if it was a team race!Index of all quotes

Q I’m an overweight beginner who can now run three to four miles every other day at a steady 10 minute/mile pace. But a few years ago I suffered fallen arches, which caused quite considerable pain. My GP recommended arch supports, which I stopped

Two 50 per cent runsSet up two markers six to eight metres apart, and perform all drills between the markers (except Pogo Jumps). Take five to 10 seconds' rest at the end of each length. After completing the routine, take a few minutes' rest and repeat once more.Jog from one m...

Q I’ve returned to running after a three-year break, but after just six weeks I’ve developed a pain in the back of my right knee – which feels as if someone is pinching my skin – and an aching calf muscle. The pain isn’t there all the time

Q I’m a 17-year-old middle-distance runner. Last year I started growing really fast and reached 6ft 6in. Now I regularly experience pains in my upper arms, hamstrings and thighs after harder runs. My GP says I should stretch more, while my coach

the 4 minute mile! All those aches and pains now don't seem quite as bad, nor do the memories of the filthy weather conditions...Index of all quotesNext quote

Life is pain.Life is illusion.Therefore, pain is illusion.It’s simply one of the more irritating consequences of Samsara – the imaginary world in which we’re all condemned to stagger about blindfolded, bumping into imaginary objects, physical

4:59:53 “... all of a sudden, at about 21ish miles, I had a very sharp painful stitch in my stomach...” Read the full quote1829-->Time: 4:59:53What a fantastic day! The crowds where out of this world. I had a great first 20, feeling good and keeping

was going to finish the longest run I've ever done!And the worst moment? Suddenly experiencing unprecedented limb pain at mile 15!The biggest surprise? Or the most memorable moment? Turning the corner leading up to Tower Bridge and hearing the crowd cheer

time and distance without any injuries or pain. I’ve had a week’s rest since the event. However, I ran 3.5 miles on Tuesday and now the sides of both of my knees hurt (it feels like bruising). Could you offer any idea as to what I may have done, or what