and the contacts to book a swim for 2004, I took my background as a pool swimmer, and applied what I’d learned from years training for long-distance running events in order to begin training. Like marathon training, I built a solid aerobic base, added regular

:26 "...on the day in the full field of runners it is harder than it looks..." Read the full quote Birdypie; 4:35 "...got me through the tough training in February and March..." Read the full quote Kikker; 4:57 "... I felt like I'd won the marathon

a novice who grabs three or four cups of water at every drinks station during a long race, or who chugs too much water on a long training run."Now what? If you're far from home when dizziness strikes, make a phone call that’ll get you a lift home

to Colombes to our accommodation (which is ideal) to try and get some sleep.We had an early start at 6:20 so that we could get the train, then metro to the race. Though we all met together most people managed to get detached and ended up running the race

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

, 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

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