Games it's not a holiday, it's another championships and you have to go out there and do well." England have finished second in the medal table in the last three Games, with 110 medals in 2006 and 166 in 2002. "Maintaining our second place spot

There were 43 world records set at this year's controversial World Swimming Championships in Rome. One of them came courtesy of Australian Christian Sprenger, who swam the men's 200m breaststroke semi-final in a staggering 2:07.31. Swift it may have

John Buzzard was a seriously stressed man. His work involved long hours and punishing travel. He was married with three small, hyperactive children, who all demanded a lot from him when he was at home.Living in a busy London suburb, he was always

in Days 2-5 are for Runner's World magazine subscribers only. (The good news is that you can get instant access to the articles, 12 issues delivered to your door, AND 30% off here). To begin with, here's how to make the most of running for weight loss

Manchester, April 22) While 40,000 runners head to the capital for the Flora London Marathon, another 1,000 will be travelling to the north-west for this fast and friendly road race. Probably best described as a “mix of up and downs”, be prepared for a fair

Exchange and Town Hall, and to add to the feel-good factor you’ll be able to help Jane boost the £4.1 million she has already raised for charity despite battling incurable cancer.Rothiemurchus Forest 12K June 24 2007 (Glamorgan, April 1) You may well

or even stopped dead to change a tune or fiddle with the wires, causing me to trip – Current Mrs F I went out of my way to rearrange my schedule so that I could travel to support a friend who was running a 10K. I planted myself at three different points

Forumite Kevski has a Chariots of Fire moment (© www.richk.co.uk photos)On Sunday December 14, 1,178 finishers crossed the line of the first Hastings Marathon to be staged in a century. Held at the home of the celebrated Hastings Half, race

I heard the noise and saw the dust cloud before I realised what it was. Then the first rider shot past me whooping, hollering and waving his hat in the air like a scene from a bad 1970s Western. Another charged back towards me in pursuit of a young

and sitting on your feet with the tops of your feet against the floor. Gently lift your knees off the floor and hold for 10 seconds. Do this four times and repeat on alternate days.2. The Mistake: Poor Breathing Timing"If your technique or timing is off when