to 7 mile runs and what running gives me is so much more than just feeling strong and fit. I run for head space and time to myself, I love the zen feeling it induces, I feel ready for anything after a

the activity. Swim at least 1km each session I have had to recover from a damaged achilles tear in 2004 putting me out for 6 months an I was doing up to seven miles fairly regular until then back to achieving 5

stupidly though I couldn't see it, so I was always getting injured and didn't know why. It was all hard work and never a rest day but often two sessions a day. But I got sick and now I am much more sensible

I started running in Jan 03 to train for the Race for Life in Manchester. I progressed quite quickley and found the 3 mile distance comfortable withing a couple of months as I was up to 22mins. I

I am 34 years old, lean and athletic looking but not as fit as I have been. In my early 20's I ran 2-3 times a week (3-9 miles each time); I did the occasional competitive 5k,10k, half marathons

to improve my speed, I started doing a weekly coached track session and to my amazement, finished a 5 mile multi-terrain race in less than 50' for the first time. Feeling was fantastic. Then disaster struck

will be very much appreciated. JuJust before my summer holiday last year I was regularly completing 13 milers, once a week with 2 short sessions of 5-7 miles in between. However when I returned from holiday I

local park in South London and do 3 miles every other day. I worked my way up to quite a decent scouts pace (as I call it - basically it's the run a lamp post walk a lamp post technique!) The big day

training sessions a week plus 1-2 light runs totaling 32 - 40 miles a week depending on how my body feels. I swim now only once a week. I also do core stability strength training 2-3 times a week, plus do