Next time you see another runner out on the street, take a closer look. Is he thinking about smashing his 10K PB next week, or getting smashed at the pub later with his running friends? Is she wondering how she'll fit in next week's training, or how

started working in the running business. After starting life as a junior reporter, he rose through the ranks to spend 12 years as the editor of Runner's World - a period which saw 12 consecutive increases in circulation and the launch of its award

, there are plenty of marathons around so I’m thinking about maybe trying again in September. (Updated 27/04/09) Read more Sue (aka Sue C) Finish Time: 3:36:00 Target Time: as close to 3:15 as possible Sue says: I knew from Mile 3 that things weren't going

:48 and on that day I passed through the half at 1:47 and 25km at 2:09, which was also a PB. I think it works better for longer distances - I've done sub four minutes for 1K and 23 mins for 5K but never dipped under 48 for 10K. I can run fast for short distances