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Ironman Switzerland 05 - Suffolk Punch's Diary
By Suffolk Punch on 14/02/2005 17:58:12
How the training gets better, month by month
running hasn’t been so bad even taking my winter injuries into account. I’ve taken part in two marthons, London (for which I only had eight weeks of training) and four weeks later, Halstead. I thoroughly enjoyed both events. I’ve broken a string of PBs
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Running for miles and raising piles...
By Ricardodaintino on 03/05/2011 16:15:30
...of cash that is! Why I run, and how I raised it: an insight into the fundraising techniques of a simpleton!
to spare! But despite the heat, the calf muscles and the cramp that littered London, that first mile through Hartwell village was still the hardest.In the winter of 2009 I lost three things. My uncle, my granddad and my beer belly. Both my uncle and my
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My VLM 2010: Mandy Legg (6:38.12)
By Mandy Legg on 27/04/2010 15:10:33
Every incredible journey starts with a single step - my journey from complete non-runner to Virgin London Marathon finisher
the whole way in 1:18 and then headed off to my mothers for a well-deserved Christmas dinner.We all know what the winter was like, but living on the south coast meant that we weren't so badly affected as some. I was able to get stuck into my 16-week plan
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Five Minutes With... Mo Farah
By Dominique Brady on 26/10/2010 12:31:45
One of Britain's most talented middle-distance runners tells us what it means to hold a national record - and why he never wants to finish second.
really important thing is that you have to be happy in whatever you do. If you're not happy then you'll never get that far.Q. Have you started winter training yet?A. I've had a nice break and had time to relax with my family and enjoy myself. Now I'm back
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Mark Lewis-Francis: Sprinting's Comeback Kid
By Dominique Brady on 03/11/2010 17:34:30
Returning from Delhi with a medal haul and renewed lottery funding, we catch up with England and GB sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis.
'sacrifice equals reward'. I kept saying it because I was training out of my skin last winter and when I was on the floor in pain I'd be repeating it in my head. That was my motto for 2010.Q. We produce great junior athletes but that doesn't always translate
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TW Interviews: Craig Alexander
By AJ Johnson on 04/10/2010 18:16:50
Two-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander may have nothing left to prove. But that won’t stop him.
wife organises all the logistics. Like any business you’re not on your own; you need help, good help. You split your time between Australia and Boulder. How does that keep it interesting and why Boulder? It keeps it awesome! I haven’t had winter in 10
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BIG Marathon Index
By on 30/09/2011 10:00:00
All you need to know before taking on a marathon, from training plans to nutrition advice
, and all the cheer you need for the dark days of winter. Request it now and it'll pop into your inbox from December through until April. Training SchedulesHow to choose the right scheduleYou know that our schedules are tried and trusted, but which to choose
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Vicky (sub-4:30)
By on 17/12/2009 17:22:40
Follow the progress of Vicky (aka Hashette) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-4:30 marathon under the guidance of mentor Liz Yelling
, until winter and a nasty cold descended on Hash Hall… The big freeze is driving me mad – and after slipping on an icy patch, I've got a touch of runner's knee. Luckily a fabulous physio - and a few tricks with a wine bottle - seems to have sorted it
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Readers' Races of the Year 2007: 7-14 Votes
By Runner's World on 20/01/2008 01:04:21
You voted for them... here they are. It's your races of 2007 (7-14 votes)
/5/07)8396%14 ratings193Sevenoaks Seven,Kent(13/5/07)8394%8 ratings194Uttoxeter Half-Marathon,Staffordshire(29/4/07)8394%8 ratings195BUPA Great Women's Run,Tyne & Wear(17/6/07)8394%8 ratings196Frank Harmer Memorial 10K,London(4/3/07)8394%8 ratings197Standish Hall Winter
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Go The Distance
By Hugh Jones on 05/08/2002 17:03:17
5K road race or 30-mile fell run? Here's the lowdown on every race type
-country is a winter sport, so you'll encounter lots of mud, and on a muddy course you'll need to wear spikes to prevent you from slipping. Keeping warm and warming up also demand more attention.Apart from the view, one road is much like another. Not so
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