I'm getting to that age where it's time to face facts: there's a strong possibility that I may not actually ever become a rock star, accept an Oscar or win an Olympic gold medal. But that's OK because I pretty much know how that would feel. I have heard crowds of people applauding me and shouting my [...]
I've never run the London Marathon but for the past few years I've stood enthusiastically at the side of the road cheering from the first elites until the stragglers plod on home. It's always an emotional thing to watch up close and personal. I once went to watch a World Championship boxing match and had [...]
Not running a spring marathon this year? Make a fellow runner smile by going down to support. Take a sign with you and cheer them up. I'll never forget the sign I saw during Brighton marathon that said "Run! Zombies are chasing you!" Be encouraging or be funny. Either way don't go for the old [...]
I've entered a half marathon and this time I WILL complete it. There's just the small matter of training getting in the way. One of the biggest difficulties when it comes to putting in the training (well, after my own procrastination) is the weather. As well as a three-week holiday and a cold that wouldn't [...]