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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 19/04/2005 23:04:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
as the leading men's pack passed in the other direction. It's not often we midpack runners see top athletes in full stride in a race.The worst moment? Getting cramp in both thighs and both calves at exactly the same time at mile 22. I had to stop and stretch
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 23/04/2005 19:20:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
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
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Andy (sub-4:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:22:00
Follow the progress of Andy (aka AndyV) live in the forums as he prepares to run a sub-4:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
says: I totally stormed it! I beat my stretch target by 40 seconds – not bad for a sugar-fuelled crazy Mini-Me lookalike! I can barely walk now and I'm sunburnt but none of that matters - I'm a marathon runner!I've been a total sicknote, and the final
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 06/05/2005 21:56:17
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
have felt desperate seeing the train leave without them. The atmosphere amongst the runners is something unique. The crowds were immense; the only areas with no support were underground! Cutty Sark and Tower Bridge were by far the highlights for me
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 17/09/2007 10:44:44
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (November 2007 - December 2007)
ladies you are all so special to me. – Mini Me1Merry Christmas to you all. Special mention to the Runners Arms, the Wagon Train, Moderately Annoyed threads. And to NGL, Welsh Alex and Tickled Pink in particular for being supportive, non
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Dan (3:45)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 03:00:54
Follow the progress of Dan, our 3:45 hopeful, as he receives expert advice from mentor Nick Anderson
dreading: Discovering it's not that fast; lactic acid. Favourite races: Henley Half-Marathon (despite the one-mile hill) Did you know? I hold the world record for migrating from adolescence to middle age (overnight). • My
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UK Marathon Calendar 2009
By Runner's World on 16/02/2009 10:00:00
From the Highlands to Land's End, and big city settings to wild rural corners, you're sure to find something to suit in our annual UK marathon calendar
; the variety of road, heath and sea wallMay 3Three Forts Marathon, West Sussex 90% (see more) Tough courses with more than 3,000ft of climbing; running off-road and finding your own way round (there are no marshals); small fields - there were only 200 runners
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RW Test: Sunglasses
By Runner's World on 17/06/2008 10:07:05
RW tests sunglasses from Tag Heuer, Blue Fish, adidas, Oakley, Sundog, Silhouette, Infield Sportline and Sinner
protection. The lightest of all the glasses we tested by some distance, which will appeal to competitive runners looking to lose every possible ounce of weight. The super-thin hyperflex titanium arms and curving design provided a featherlight, wrap
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RW Test: Speed and distance monitors
By Runner's World on 04/12/2008 08:27:21
RW tests adidas miCoach, Suunto X10, Oregon Scientific SE300, Timex Bodylink Ironman Triathlon, Polar RS800CX, Garmin Forerunner 405, Nike+ iPod Touch
Functionality 8 Accuracy 8 Value for money 8 Added Features 6 TOTAL 39Suunto X10, £350 Contact www.suunto.comOne of the most expensive devices on test but worth the investment if you're a competitive mountain/fell runner, or even just a gadget fiend. Packed
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Running for miles and raising piles...
By Ricardodaintino on 03/05/2011 16:15:30
...of cash that is! Why I run, and how I raised it: an insight into the fundraising techniques of a simpleton!
would hurt, whine and fail over such a short distance. I can't fathom how it was so hard. But than I also can't fathom how an elite runner can cross the Marathon finish line at the same time as I crossed Tower Bridge. I suppose we are all on the same
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