good wishes with several acquaintances, including one running in his 319th marathon. As we head towards the Thames at Woolwich, an ambulance threads through the runners, blue light flashing. I have caught up with a ‘Runners World’ pacer who is carrying

15 stone beginner…A delay before losing weight…Eating for energy and weight lossHalf a stone that just won't shiftLosing weight and getting back to running - a long thread!Over-weight beginner - help!Runner's World is grateful to Ashley, Foxy

: In the last few weeks, I've been reminded how much I enjoy running with other people - when I'm out on my own, it's so much harder to keep going and keep up the pace. I'm a morning runner, and after having to reschedule a long run I also learned the hard way

crouching down, and it wouldn't be the last time ! Run like a dream. Squeeze past that tricky Runner's World 8-minute/mile pace group! Get encouraged by all thanks to having your name written on your vest ! Have the time of your life before, during

surely have gone to bed on Saturday night pleading: 'Whatever you do, Dad, don't get overtaken by a rhino'."John Brown, 4:50Many thanks to the Runner's World pacer. Sticking with the 11-minute mile group made my first marathon (at 57) a lot easier

there with no supporters, just lots of tired runners all feeling the same way as me, I imagine.My worst moment: I didn't really have one, I had times when I felt sick and had to walk instead of run, and moments when I got pains in my hips and calves, but not nearly as bad

mins Target: Run/Walk - to finish -- Granny Denny thinks: The whole day was fantastic, an absolutely incredible experience! And I have to confess, I have just put my name in the ballot for next year...Read more About Steve Steve worked at Runner

them on instead. I would run to them, yell, and wave my hands to get them going. It worked.By this point I was running 10-and-a-half-minute miles and was feeling good. So good I was clearly off my strategy, which was to run a mile and walk a minute

. Getting StartedTeaming up with other runners is the best way to dip your toe in if you’re completely new to off-road running. The Fell Running Association website has links to clubs across the country – contact a local group for a network of people ready

't run, cry AND breathe), and stopped and gave my Dad a big kiss.I was running slightly off my usual pace, but wasn't bothered. Then it all started to go horribly pear-shaped. At mile 16 I got terrible stomach cramp, at 20 miles I decided a run/walk