possible time.”To get involved, you can run part of any of the epic 786 miles with Matthew. See below for details on his route or read more here.Matthew Loddy’s 30 Marathons in 30 days route:23/03/2013 (Start: Edinburgh) (End: Falkirk)24/03/2013 (Start

before the triathlon. The sooner you start, the easier it will be in the long run.If you're thinking about your first triathlon, why not sign up for the Tri Together triathlon, an award winning series of triathlons for people of all ages and abilities

Q. Why did you get into running?A. My dad was a marathon runner. He didn’t try to push me into running but when he noticed I had started jogging to keep fit he suggested I try some races. My first proper race was the Scottish National U15 cross

in tune-up races. For most people, eating three to four hours in advance is enough to get the benefits and not experience digestive distress on the run. At a major marathon, you need to plan for the time you’ll be hanging around near the start. Staying

thought how amazing it would be to say you’d run the London marathon in the Olympic year. So I got a charity place to run for Sport Relief.And so my training started again. It consisted mainly of long runs. I started out at six miles, then eight

steady upper body), a bike (if comfortable) or try pool running. Start with 15 to 20 minutes, gauge how you feel the next day, increase gradually.Continue the same exercises, adding reps (press-ups) or time (planks), and add step-ups, lunges and hamstring

the toes) was manageable. I iced it, used anti-inflammotories and rested it for a week, which seemed to help. Last weekend was my final long run – a 20-miler. I could feel the foot but it caused no problems until 15 miles when the pain started to increase

in physiotherapy and applies them to technical clothing (think kit that somehow feels energising) – and you’re ready to toe the start line.It’s all part of Puma’s Nature of Performance collection – rooted in anatomy,inspired by nature, designed to make running feel

of tightness but the act of getting out and running will have loosened things up and helped to maintain your mobility. Now you are not moving so much these stiff or sore areas will start to be more obvious. Look to get a couple of massages and spend some extra

In principle, tapering should be simple – run less so you’re rested for race day. In practice, many athletes find two to three weeks of cutting back on mileage and intensity makes their legs feel heavy and lifeless. But Spanish coach