the thread For the week ending 15 June 2009Hot to trot...Runner Rivalry When you spot another runner ahead of you on a run, do you get the urge to overtake them even if they’re faster than you? Schmoo74 I find that chaps are (generally) more competitive

workouts that will ultimately make you a stronger runner and faster racer. As a general rule, you need at least one easy recovery run after every hard session you do.Fast FixesTo rein yourself in on easy runs, wear a heart-rate monitor on all recovery days

damage. I’ve got two choices now. I can either crawl under a stone sobbing “Woe is me”, or I can stand at Mudchute with my head held high, hug the life out of my thread buddies and my lovely Super Six mates, to send all of you speeding to the finish line

of the drive, then there’s the peace and quiet, the open road, the feel of freedom - and no one around but you and a few choice tunes. Steve Mobley 2 I love being up and out early on those really cold, crisp mornings when you’re all toasty in winter thermals