have targeted a faster time if I was running now.I've run 3:12 - how long should I wait to run sub-3?Luke77 I am a relatively new runner and would love to achieve sub 3 hours.I have run two marathons, one in Berlin seven months ago and the London

in are comfortably worn in – the same goes for your vest, shorts and socks. Eat a familiar breakfast that you know you can run on, and if you’re not sure about how early to eat it, do your experimenting well before race day (most runners need two to three hours). Out

. However it’s a good shoe for heavier runners looking for a road/trail hybrid, with a supportive upper and midfoot and DynaThane cushioning in the heel. It feels heavy and inflexible to run in but wears better on hard ground. Great for Running on hard

50K (Gloucs, Jul 31)Marathon of Britain (Worcs to Notts, Sept 4)Freckleton Half-Marathon (Lancs, June 19) Racing has come along way since Ron Hill won the inaugural edition in 1969. Back then, all-round running legend Ron, walked away with a set

Details page - you'll need to be logged in for this.Copyright © Runner's World 2007 IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER...• A PB year ahead • Reader stories • New Garmin schedules • This week's training • adi Runs BEST POST-MARATHON RACES• East • Midlands• North

for its capacity to carry a lot. While comfortable to walk with, the pack slides from side to side when running quickly.Summary Tough, and suitable for moderate quantities of kit.How It Rated Comfort 7 Stability 5 Weight 7 Capacity 5 Extra Pockets 7 TOTAL

Speedwork might sound daunting, but scheduling in a spot of speedwork could slash your race times and help you train harder and faster for longer.Whether you're making the step up from run-walk to run-sprint, or a veteran speed demon itching for a

themed evening, unless Tor has changed her mind in the last 24 hours. You have to come in something beginning with any letter from "RUNNER'S WORLD". So, for instance, you could come as a Rabbit, a Unicorn, a Nurse, an Elephant, a Runner (heaven forbid), a

run past Colin Jackson as he was interviewing another runner just past Tower Bridge. They were so enthusiastic about the run. Their parents have all sponsored me also. So too have many friends and neighbours, and the local karate club and dance academy

. Not because I had a good run - I didn't - but for the crowd support, the weather, the many forumites I passed and was passed by, but most of all for all the other runners out there. We were all united by one common bond. We had to get to the finish no matter