At some stage we've all made grand resolutions and failed to stick to them, and running is no exception. Training for a race is a long-term commitment that requires a gradual increase of effort over time. Read more >>

There is an old saying that a marathon only really begins around the twenty mile mark. The truth is, no matter how long the distance, there are races where you have problems right from the beginning of a race. From the outset, our body doesn't seem to be moving as well as it should, and you begin wondering how you are going to make it through the next few miles, never mind the end of the race! Read more >>