PlodderBlisters, can we assume that your helpful advice comes as a result of a recently-conducted experiment? – VelociraptorI've seen adverts for a Naked Ambition race. This would really establish who are the Tough Guys. – BlistersI had a Very Bad Dream

4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 8) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Mad Moo, 4:14I was a marathon virgin, a bit old as I am nearly 40. On race day I got up in a mad panic, looked at the alarm clock - past five o'clock and we were late

route to pass a shop where you can stop for a drink. Pinch a paper cup during a race to make an easier drinking spout. Drinking etiquette at a raceRemember that most people are right handed, so if there are drinks stations on both sides of the course

or race number) who ran with me to about the 14-mile mark where he had to start to walk. He kept me company by giving me encouragement and good conversation, and would even grab two bottles of water at the stations, so one for me as well. I don't think I

the next week for the 1982 Marathon, but failed to get a place in the ballot. My running tailed off after that, but it has been a dream to run the race ever since.I started running again three years ago and applied for a place in the 2003, 2004 and 2005

UAN: Article type:--Let’s get things straight, I’m not and never will be a Liz McColgan or a Sonia O’ Sullivan. I am your average, 30-something, 30-miles a week plodder. Try as I might I have never won a race and can’t see that I ever will

. Running works just like the tortoise-and-hare race. It rewards the patient (with weight loss, steady progress, less stress, more energy and a host of health benefits) and penalizes the overeager (with injuries, burnout and the like). This isn’t a sport

and the Girls from Eims all of whom kept my pace up for a good stretch of the race. Looking forward to next time ?!?!?!?!?!?Supe, 4:31My first marathon, and a fantastic one to start with.Training was going really well until 7th March when I got a knee injury

't appreciate how far 26.2 miles was until Sunday! Next time I'll train better (I only started running on 1st January 2005), start slower, not try any new food or drink during the race, and beat my PB. I now have a PB to beat! My legs hurt, four of my toenails

. In terms of the race, the wheels came off at mile 16. I guess I started too hard, even though this was well within my training pace. The heat was something I do not get on with. Judging by the sunburn on my back at the end it must have been really nice