. Thanks to the simple act of moving forwards, we can reach beyond what we thought was possible and accomplish great things. No one demonstrates this better than this year's Heroes of Running, sponsored by Aviva – six people who have achieved something
for mobile versions of your favourite social media sites - Twitter and Facebook both have slick apps. You'll also find an array of other running apps.
outside your comfort zone takes physical and mental energy, but the joy of hitting your fitness goals or getting faster makes it worthwhile."Image credit: David PlunkertOld Routine: Always run the same workoutsFresh Approach: Mix it up"The body adapts to a
of assessing your progress, but sometimes it creates pressure that you just dont need.I resolve to Join a running clubWhy? A club will add structure, motivation and competition to your running, as well as adding a new social dimension to your favourite sport
Gray. Wish you were there? We had a fantastic response to our recent Rave Run photography competition. Deserted beaches, cliff-top tracks, glorious cityscapes – you sent us inspirational photos of you running all over the world
for me. Now I know why I am doing each run, and as an inquisitive type, this gives me more pleasure and motivation.See full thread... and build mileage effectively: slow down, tooHilly - When I first upped my mileage during marathon training I went from
. This philosophy is transferable to the rest of us: training with company can be just as beneficial in helping you to achieve your particular goals. A partner could encourage you to adopt more variety in your running and thereby foster greater motivation
-tune your running? Take this quick quiz to find out.The Perfect PlaylistRunners who listen to music know its motivating power, but what exactly does a great running song sound like?Extended PlayLearn how to compile a compelling playlist to keep you running
The simple act of moving forward is a powerful force. Running can function as a social service to reduce loneliness in the elderly, put troubled lives back on track and act as a focus to help young athletes achieve their goals. The following Heroes
The TrunceThanks to all of you who sent us your running photos from last year and apologies that we weren’t able to acknowledge them all personally. We’ve now uploaded a selection of your submissions for your perusal, from mid-run action shots
