Are fast marathoners a breed apart, or can the rest of us be as fast if we work hard enough?"Are fast runners naturally fast, or can you teach yourself to be fast, through pure dedication and training? I'm a long way off a 3:15 marathon, but with a
athlete has to live with, but how do you deal with knowing that a niggle may appear out of nowhere one day? I'm just interested to know how other runners manage injury in a way that gets them back to running as soon as possible."– Swan SongYour best
carried away with the cardioWhen you're a new runner your cardio fitness develops much quicker than your musculo-skeletal structure. This often leads to shins splints and other lower body injuries which damages confidence too. My tuppenceworth
running for three months, but – like many runners and non-runners – has a sense that London is The Event that somehow seals the deal on your status as "a runner".Other marathons are available...Big David is one of many to point out that there's more
front, but it makes for a fantastic day out, with sterling crowd support – not to mention the chance to get your face on the telly.Cockney Red sums it up in a small but perfectly formed review: "The GNR is a day out for all runners. Forget your time
This week's problem is one that many runners will recognise: How do you cope with being a "beginner" again after injury?"I used to be a half-decent runner. I've run seven marathons with a PB of 3:36, and loads of half marathons and 10Ks
it psychologically.""The mind can be extraordinarily powerful," says sports psychologist Dr Jill Owen. "With the right mindset, most runners can far exceed their expectations. When you're 'psyched up' your levels of adrenaline increase, making your body ready
or drink, and had notched up a hearty 49 years. But when doctors ran tests, a biopsy revealed throat cancer."Right after the biopsy he went for a run," Dave’s wife Liz, aka forum member School Runner, told RW. "It reminded him that there are loads of people
Jostling for space as the runners get goingYou’d have to run laps around the Queen’s bedroom to get an event more regal than 25th Windsor Half Marathon. With Lord Seb Coe firing the starting pistol, Windsor Castle rarely out of sight and a route
haven't lost the weight you expected to? Or did you just forget where you put your mojo this morning?Whatever the reason for your motivational mishap, a quick visit to the Runner's World forum is often all it takes to get you revved up again. Kind words
