the finest British sportsmen and women, but also some of the world’s finest. Although ‘competition’ is a very loose word in this case, you are still in the same race as them.The first five miles of the race were comfortable and the crowds very noisy. The live

approximate formula of 214-(0.8 x age) for men and 209-(0.9 x age) for women to estimate your maximum. This, though, is far from perfect. "I tried a couple of different formulas to start with," says Ryan. "They gave me a maximum between 174 and 187bpm and didn

– I say, refuel and reward yourself! Debbie Fleming 2 Join the threadSlicker knickers I’ve been watching the elite women in the Great South Run, and wondering why some elite women run in knickers when others run in shorts? The knickers

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's easier to raise money. For example, I had breast cancer in 2006, so this year I did it for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. I found it easy to raise money as it is a cause I totally believe in, and I could use the tagline 'to help other women be as lucky as I

it's nice to feature a first-time event. The 1st Sunsetsurf Run Women's Race in Cornwall looks set to become a regular fixture, if the reports from RW members are anything to go by. Schnecke said: "Very testing terrain, but worth the effort! I

perhaps I was a bit delirious.Off I ran over Tower Bridge and headed along the Highway to see the elite women and the leading men heading back the other way. Everyone cheered like mad and I looked on in awe at how people can run that fast, then felt a bit

, you know you can do it, just get out there and enjoy yourself.'9.00am and the tannoy is announcing the start of the Elite women's race. 'Go on Paula, you can win this race' is the general comment circulating through the crowds.9.30am and the tannoy