, Abdifatah Dhuhulow, Dame Kelly Holmes, Paul Sinton-HewittThe search for our Heroes of Running 2010 starts here, and once again we'd like you to help us by nominating runners who have inspired you over the past year. You might know them personally or you may

good chance that you're thinking "Is that all!" When RUNNER'S WORLD readers were asked, more than three quarters of you reported that running has enhanced your level of sexual activity, and experts agree: "There's no doubt running is good for your sex

of stepping up to a higher level of competition can help motivate you to higher levels of performance and enjoyment.Test yourselfIf you don't fancy the intensity of such competitions, you can try testing yourself in more challenging events. The Escape from

string [untuned] Les Paul," says Peterik, who runs three miles four times per week. "We added the drums, and it created a real energy, a real pulse. Then I was watching the movie and punches started being thrown. So on the keyboard I went bop, bop

wall standing between you and the starting line is your pride. "Not long after you started running, being a runner probably became a part of your self-identity – and pivotal to your identity in your peers' eyes," says Dr Dan Bishop, a sports

? - RunWales  A4. Are you motivated to chase, to comeback from behind, then when you are ahead the drive just goes? Do you imagine yourself winning and believe in it? Try to imagine yourself winning, closing out contests, even when you are ahead

, might even struggle to turn up" - and with his encouragement began attending some training sessions. The transformation didn't end there: Harmston also gave up drinking and started to eat more healthily.He used the club's running sessions to kick-start

I am running fast and strong...I am running fast and strong... As I climb an interminable hill for the third time in a punishing 10K race, the truth may be anything but. However, the words fit in nicely with the rhythm of my feet and if I tell

hadn't been on a bike for years until I started doing triathlons. I absolutely adore it."One highlight of Butler's triathlon experience to date has been the support of Birmingham Running and Triathlon Club. "I've been really welcomed into the club," she

wall standing between you and the starting line is your pride. "Not long after you started running, being a runner probably became a part of your self-identity – and pivotal to your identity in your peers' eyes," says Dr Dan Bishop, a sports