years of anticipation, four months of training, 3,000 miles of travel and a missed kiss from the future first female President of the USA really come to this?Making the cutMy road to Boston started in April 2009, when I ran a personal best of 3

Triathlon has certainly come a long way since its low-key beginning in the 1970s. It has evolved from a daunting activity that was seen as the preserve of the elite and super-fit into a sport that welcomes all levels of competition. The variety

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.5-0.75g of protein per pound of bodyweight.AdminIf you’re travelling any distance to the Marathon, make a packing list and start gathering the clothes and items you need. Make sure your racing kit is washed and ready!WednesdayMindFocus on miles 14

of like- minded individuals swarming through Greenwich with red kit bags stretched as far as the eye could see. I truly believe I made it to the Red Start on smile power alone.The excitement was tangible by now, and that didn’t subside all day. The tannoy

legs. To make the move harder, keep your legs straight. Do two sets of 8 to 10.Run Same as first running segment.Quadruped Back Extension Start on all fours. Extend your left arm and right leg, parallel to the floor. Keep your back and neck straight

zone at the back of the shoe from the rest of the sole unit. This design improves a shoe's shock-absorption capabilities by reducing the impact forces travelling from the heel to the rest of the outsole and midsole. The latest running shoes achieve

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. But while those courageous souls were now safe, the race remained in jeopardy.At noon, we received the announcement. Race cancelled. After months of training, thousands of miles of travelling, and several days aboard the ship enduring the elements, we were