and sacrifice. Blackford, they said, you must run up-country, into the very heart of darkness, and persuade Seaton to give himself up.For days, I jogged along forest tracks with no sustenance except two pieces of string and a sackful of unpronounceable medicines

sufficient in size. Many of the top runners have a 20L sack or smaller.5. Fuel RulesWork out early on in training what race fuel works for you. If you're planning on running most of the race, it's difficult to eat bars, etc on the go. The Moroccans eat dates

was anxious when at 9:10am I arrived at the Fast Good For Age pen. There was no time to look for the familiar faces from other races I was expecting to say hello to and indulge in the usual pre-race banter of hopes, expectations and fears. Instead, a quick

LSSM and FSMT.Injuries treated Muscle strains; sprains of the back, hips and leg muscles, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles; shoulder, neck and arm soreness. When to go If you’re stiff or sore after a long run, or have a nagging

chartered physiotherapist for a detailed assessment. Despite any misgivings you might have, never delay seeing a health professional for fear that you may be told to rest. Rest does not always mean ceasing all running or exercise. Frequently a modified rest

Q I’m 22 years old, with PBs from 16:49 for 5K to 1:16 for the half-marathon. My running is going well, but I’d love to try my local triathlon in August. I already swim and circuit train – my only fear is that replacing some of my training

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

Every running parent – elite or beginner, sprint or endurance – wants their child to grow up fit, healthy and active. And of course there will be a bias towards running as a means to that end. But kids being kids, it’s never going

the big-time thanks to popular trail series. There’s plenty of opportunity to pit yourself against vertiginous mountain trails, but if you fancy easing into the world of trail running gently, don’t fear - many modern trail courses also loop through

the stroke of choice for many triathletes. Most likely, this is down to a greater feeling of safety offered by the stroke. Unlike front crawl, breaststroke offers plenty of surface vision and easier breathing opportunities. Many triathletes fear front crawl