.But the point I’d failed to realise about running was the very one which I already knew about travelling: the key is to enjoy the journey. Refusing to feel happy until you reach your destination is the worst possible approach. Leaving your celebration until the end means missing all
bags.Not this time. This column, which started as a journal of my journey, has turned into the aggregate story of all of us who are using running to change our lives. More and more I feel as though I am telling your story, not mine. In fact, many of you
I’m a ’90s guy, or at least I was. That all seems so 20th century now. I’m not ready to call myself a ‘noughties’ guy (although others might). I know all about male bonding, I’m in touch with my feminine side and I’m way too familiar with my inner
At some point early on, a beginner learns that 99.9 per cent of runners are pleasant, helpful people.This realisation usually dawns when a beginner meets a veteran at a race or on a training run, and theveteran starts sharing his or her
. 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
disarming charm. There is little difference between his public persona and the private man, which is a major source of his appeal. The Penguin has travelled the same hard road as his fans, struggling with bad habits and suspect genes, running countless grey
d known when they started out. JOHN BINGHAM1. Three steps forward, two steps backI thought that once Id started running regularly, Id become increasingly better all the time. I thought my progress would be linear. For a while, thats exactly what
In the December issue of RUNNER’S WORLD, we introduced you to three intrepid volunteers willing to let us train them up from being absolute beginners to running the Flora London Marathon in April. You’ll be pleased to know that, after six weeks
efficiency, comfort and dragHHalf-Ironman1.9K swim; 90K cycle; 21K run. See also, Ironman.HybridA bike somewhere between a mountain bike and a road bike. Good for all-round use.IIMIronman distance (2.4-mile/3.8K swim, 112-mile/180K bike, 26.2-mile/42.2K run
. By all means have a time plan, but also have plan B, C to Z for any odd surprises. – Plodding HippoEating and drinkingIf you’re travelling to stay locally overnight before the race, check the hotel you are staying in does early breakfasts, or go prepared
