Running is a wonderfully simple sport. You're in charge, and you can run where you want, when you want. Best of all, if you follow these principles, you can make it last a lifetime1. Walk before you run Few people are able to run a mile

Every career has its highs and lows. Just ask Gary Barlow. Two years ago he was resigned to a lifetime of nostalgia TV programmes. But with a bit of advice and support, Barlow and his band Take That stormed the charts again in December. The lesson

I have two marathon virgins in my ASICS Target 26.2 group this year – both incredibly committed to doing their utmost to achieve a time they are proud of.Mel began running a couple of years ago ‘under duress’ from her husband Martin, who tragically

, but already James Burke (aka JBSurrey and our September Member of the Month) admits he’s found the forums "a great way to stave off boredom at work."Although no stranger to running – he was intending to apply for the Armed Forces last year - James has only

.Best Retailer: SweatshopThe largest specialist running shop in the country picks up its fourth straight win in this category - and for very good reason. The company's slogan, "We Know Running", is backed up by solid and clear advice from the clued-up staff

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hair and run. Not a complicated life requirement, to be sure, but one that’s often tough to initiate – until now.We’ve tackled the busy woman’s toughest barriers to regular running, providing tips from noted experts and everyday runners on how

experience, you could aim for an effort equivalent to a 5K pace; if not, the advice is more general. “I tell my athletes to run at a controlled faster pace,” says Glover, “a pace they know they can hold the whole way.”Sports scientist Owen Anderson, another

science experts, giving you a unique (and interactive) insight into the physical and mental demands of preparing to run 26.2 miles.Unfortunately, after sixteen weeks of tough training schedules - and a wealth of advice from mentors Steve Smythe, Nick