to feeling a rush of pride at seeing my name and number next to a small Union Jack and 'GBR' on the big screen as the announcer read out my name. After taking our marks, we were away. My plan was to run steady within sight of the pace-setter, then hope that I
in London and I think it would be rubbish to miss it - and having done it before, the atmosphere is amazng! - hethstarI suppose it depends if you plan to 'race' both events. I usually attempt a marathon and use it as a 'training run' or 'long run
Flora London Marathon.This is the part when the nerves are fighting with the excitement of being here, one part of me is saying 'what are you doing here among all these super-fit looking people?' while another bit of me is saying 'you've trained for it
experiences and accounts of unforgettable runs on clear, fresh mornings. You can read the winning entry here – and here's a look at some of the best of the rest...Carly Peart finds herself agreeing to running a 10K with a friend and enjoying the training, but
the hills? Put your legs in gear and forget about a PB – this is rural racing at its very best.What you say "Great scenery with great people. I've done all four and I plan to get back for number five." John Grimsey 96 98 51 ratings10Brathay Windermere
, tears streaming down my face, I couldn’t hold it in. All I wanted to do was release the emotion, the months spent training, all the hurdles, all the elation and all the worry.When you cross that line you ARE an Ironman and you are fantastic and beautiful
For the week ending 6 November 2006...What's Hot?TIME TO THINK ON LONG RUNSOn my long training runs my mind just seems to blank out and recharge, but I know some people even compose poetry or solve life's deep meaningful problems while out running
undulations: "I enjoy hills. Yes, I'm crazy, but I enjoy the challenge, and Windsor didn't disappoint. Most were steady enough to put head down and roll slowly up, but this is definitely a race to train for. It seems that a LOT of people underestimated
Nutrition IndexHere are seven must-read nutrition articles for every runner: • Food Groups: The Basics• Eating And Training: How To Time It Right• The Ultimate Runners' Snacks• Healthy Takeaway Options• Vegetarian tips• Five healthy eating plans
of nutritional know-how - some weird, some wonderful - that’ll help make you healthier, fitter and even happier. And now is the perfect time to put those new eating plans into practice. We’ve pulled out 49 of our best food fixes to help you eat smarter and run
