in the army and qualified as a personal training instructor (PTI) before becoming a full-time professional athlete.During her army stint she competed against her unit, in the army championships and against other services. "The races in the services are mega
: Didn't run due to a back injury Target Time: sub-4:00 Rob says: I had such a brilliant build-up to the race - my back injury could not have come at a worst time. I will run a marathon later in the year, and as I'll be starting my training at a higher
You've heard the usual recommendations for so long that you accept them as gospel. And most of the advice is solid. Who can argue with putting in mileage, peaking for races and stretching after a run? But just because many coaches, sports
Many elite runners plan their racing calendars a year or more in advance. There are some right now who know that in order to be on the starting line of an Olympic final in Beijing in August 2008, they need to hit an A-standard qualifying time in a
endurance potential. The final straw is that those frog muscles were cut off from the rest of the frog, and isolated in a jar. When you and I enter races, we’re allowed to keep our legs attached, including the blood and its refreshing supply of oxygen
yourself of your worries and enjoy the next phase of your life as a runner.I want to enter a race, but I'm afraid I'll be lastMost community events attract recreational walkers - so sorry, the last-place position has already been taken. Ask your runner
are generally flat or gently rolling, and are made of dirt, gravel or wood chips. Double-track trails, created for vehicles, are found in forests and multi-use areas, often have a gravel surface and may feature steep climbs. Single-track trails are narrow dirt
Tackling a half-marathon is a challenge equally suited to those with just a few short distance races under their belts and those looking towards completing a full 26.2-mile challenge later in the year. With this in mind, we put a selection of your
3 & 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 Scotland’s greatest race Keen distance runners are spoiled for choice these days but is there a race where you could combine a fantastic road racing experience with breathtaking natural beauty
