was oblivious to the other runners around him. There was no competition no one to fear, no one to chase, no one to beat. There was only the distance between the start and finish lines. Somewhere in between those two lines lay his destiny.Standing in the crowd
was oblivious to the other runners around him. There was no competition – no one to fear, no one to chase, no one to beat. There was only the distance between the start and finish lines. Somewhere in between those two lines lay his destiny.Standing in the crowd
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
and aspirations. I’ve always feared reaching for my running potential because I thought it would mean losing the pleasure. I’ve been afraid to let go of comfort, and find the limits of my body and mind. I thought it would mean that I was no longer a penguin.I now
at the same time.Why? Testosterone? Fear of ageing? Mindless machismo? Nope. Its just great to annihilate someone who challenges you. And its just as much fun in a running event as it is behind the wheel of a car.Okay, I admit it Im a closet competitor
at the same time.Why? Testosterone? Fear of ageing? Mindless machismo? Nope. It’s just great to annihilate someone who challenges you. And it’s just as much fun in a running event as it is behind the wheel of a car.Okay, I admit it – I’m a closet competitor
of the water onto the bike course you won't feel soaked to the skin. It means that, in theory at least, you can peel off your wetsuit post-swim, run to your bike in transition, put on your bike helmet and shoes and off you go. Nudity during a transition
"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races
As the Flora London Marathon draws closer, RUNNER’S WORLD’s three marathon protégés – Kerry Neale, Philippa Braidwood and Phil Wilson – have been stepping up their mileage. While all have found the running hard but enjoyable, they’ve also discovered
." False impressionsCourage's fear that he might not be able to keep up with his fellow club mates is natural. Triathlon may be becoming more accessible as the sport grows, but for some the impression that it's an extreme sport practised by macho superbeings - rather