all the hard work came to fruition in the race.2012 running resolutions: I'd like to try a few different types of races – I’m planning to do an ultra and I’d also like to do more adventure-type races. I would also like to run the Chicago Marathon

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of its ability to help runners of all abilities and disciplines, from track and field events to cross-country and ultra-marathons. It has a large coaching staff, with 25 UKA-qualified coaches. "Friendliness is a theme for us," says Leigh. "We welcome

or the increasingly popular ultras and others will be looking to run fast times! Whatever you decide on, make it ambitious but also work out achievable short-term goals and consider the following points, which we'll cover in the next few pages: •Planning•Conditioning•Consistency•Motivation

, get fit and get running.Find out how blogging about your training or discovering the blogs of other runners can transform your training - whether you want to fundraise, meet likeminded runners or just get a motivational boost.Training LogTake Neil Lock

Jackson Williams, 28, ran his first ultra - back home to Norwich from London - at the age of 17 after being inspired by a book on ultra running. A year later he ran 350 miles from Scotland to his home town, but a career in boxing beckoned and it wasn't until his

ideas to help you fulfil your 2010 potential... Make it a milestoneWhether it's your very first race, the decision to tackle fells, a marathon, an ultra or a triathlon, make 2010 a year to remember by challenging yourself to completing a huge milestone

-tune your running? Take this quick quiz to find out.The Perfect PlaylistRunners who listen to music know its motivating power, but what exactly does a great running song sound like?Extended PlayLearn how to compile a compelling playlist to keep you running

, rather than actually getting quicker. After a while you can hit mile splits within a second or two and judge your effort to perfection," he says.It's not chasing a PB that has motivated Pete this year. He's recently joined a club, and says it has opened a

Clubs regularly attend races as a teamThe days when running clubs were the sole preserve of ultra-competitive elite racers hell-bent on crushing the opposition at all costs and putting in more hours than Geb or Paula are thankfully long