of the course as they feel able to do. There's no need to worry if you're no Paula Radcliffe or Haile Gebrselassie; Jane describes herself as an ‘improver' and she's been running for 15 years. "On the long run, runners at the back of the pack were accompanied

rather than 26.2. Held in honour of 'the heroic', the Heroes Run 10K welcomes costumed heroes from the obvious (Superman) to non-comic book heroes like Nelson Mandela or Paula Radcliffe – or pick an unsung hero close to your heart.With a flat out

of the 2007 New York Marathon, eventual winner Paula Radcliffe thought about her baby daughter waiting at the finish. She said at the time,"It was tough – my legs felt very tired. I just kept repeating to myself 'I love you Isla' to keep my rhythm going