at a local park, I was so proud of myself. I have been running ever since.”6. Sign up for a race “There is always something very special about taking part in and finishing a race, whatever the distance. You will be surprised how motivating it is to have

on your ability to execute a race plan, your development as a runner and the role running plays in your life.Outcome-focused: Your routine is strict - you train through pain and risk injury.Process-focused: When you notice a potential sign of trouble, you

Since launching our Heroes of Running Awards 2010 (in association with Aviva) last month, we’ve received many nominations for people who’ve achieved amazing running feats, and used the sport as a force of change in their own and others’ lives.Now it

the transition from unbeatable cyclist to first-time marathoner was tougher than he expected. He was nursing some nagging little injuries, and at the Nike-Apple press conference he talked about how "music can help with boredom that comes with running." From

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

When your 11-year-old son discovers a love for cross-country running, how do you encourage his enthusiasm without overdoing it – and how do you prepare him for disappointment?"My 11-year-old son is showing an interest in running. It all stems from a

't be beaten by circumstances, whether they've learned to run after serious injury or refuses to be beaten by illness. Email your entryThe MentorSomeone who has shown a lasting commitment to bring new people into running, or helped coach large numbers

not stop us; the injuries kept coming, but we had them treated an then out we would go again.’ (More from this story) Sarah Strachan on the link between the physical effort of running and the positive effect on emotional wellbeing …‘I fixed my gaze

was not a successful or willing runner," he says, "I was the youngest in my age group and I was continually beaten and lost all motivation, stopped running and took up smoking instead."Like many reluctant PE-class attendees, Agyei rediscovered sport later

commitment has never wavered. Email your entryThe SurvivorSomeone who won't be beaten by circumstances, whether they've learned to run again after serious injury or refuses to be stopped by illness or traumatic circumstances. Email your entryThe Mentor