Serpentine Runner Alex Vero has set himself the ambitious target of finishing inside 2 hrs 15 mins in the 2008 London Marathon (and being in the first three UK men). See his website http://www.theroadtobeijing.co.uk/roadtobeijing.htm for more

weight guy I felt I at least had something in common with Alex when he started running. Thanks in advance. I would honestly rent it.While an interesting story, it lacks depth. Alex essentially goes from being an overweight smoker into a 6:20/mile

from 16st slob to sub 2.20  in just 16 weeks  http://viciousmalcious.blogspot.com                                          Alex Vero ' from 'Lard @rse' to athlete F#ckin' cheek!                                well at least I included the word

There was an article on RW a few months ago, probably just before London about a runner who had given up everything to try and run a qualifying time for Beijing - I cant find it anymore, does anyone remember the article and have a link? Alex Veros

Has anyone seen this?  I am planning to purchase it. You would be better off spending your money on a plant.Simply put, Alex Vero (who will be on the forums soon promoting this DVD for christmas) is a case study in unrealistic goal setting and being

love to see this. Alex Vero - 'Running to the Limits'  http://www.alexvero.co.uk/documentary.htm If you watch it and it is any good, let me know. I can second Alex Vero's DVD. Very interesting. Unbreakable - film about Western States 100. Marathon Man

this same feat 20 years later. British male distance running had all but disappeared but why?16 stone, obese, heavy drinking filmmaker Alex Vero goes on a journey to find out firsthand what it takes to become an international marathon runner and to explain

runner to an elite. But it was a process for him of great calculation and application. Not a wasted moment. Its very difficult to do that. That's what hard training really is. Getting it right. Agree with RicF. Alex Vero also did the challenge 'overweight