Guest post by K, like in caKe; triathlon aficionado and writer of the fabulously illustrated blog, 'Cake of Good Hope'.Not content with being Lazy Girl Running, our girl tells me she's thinking of adding some swimming and cycling to the mix this year. She's asked me for an 'Idiot's Guide to Triathlon' to help her on her [...]
Like running? Like music? Ever wondered what it would be like to run 13.1 miles through a music festival? Then enter this giveaway and you could win two places in the first ever Rock 'n' Roll Edinburgh Half Marathon on Sunday 15 April.The kind people at the Rock 'n' Roll Edinburgh Half Marathon have given [...]
"Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again." Those are the wise words of another famous ginger - Ginger Rodgers sings them in Swing Time. But they're easier sung than done. How do you bounce back after failure and disappointment?Last year I ran the Robin Hood Marathon in Nottingham. I wanted a sub-4 [...]
Running on holiday can be amazing: brilliant scenery, no inconveniences from things like work getting in the way and (depending on where you go) great food to refuel with. But it can be a right old pain the the backside if your training schedule makes you feel guilty and your travelling companions think that a holiday should [...]
Sometimes, no matter how good your intentions, those holiday runs that you planned to do just don't happen. The weather, the terrain, your family and even the happy hour offers at the poolside bar can all conspire against you and your training plan. But there are other ways to stay in shape while you're away. [...]
The alarm sounded at 3:45am, a time that until now I've only known as meaning it's time to get a kebab and find a taxi. This morning, though, it was a time to get my kit on and head out for a half marathon. The inaugural Thailand International Half Marathon had been postponed from late [...]
Guest blogger 'Sporty Girl' talks about preparing for her first marathon.On New Year's Eve as we entered the year 2010 I declared that a lifestyle change was needed. Fast approaching 28, having lived in London for a number of years and having taken full advantage of all that this great city has to offer, my [...]
Guest blogger Mr Nice Guy updates us on his progress as he trains for the 2012 London Marathon.So, just shy of two months to go until I take on the London Marathon and I've just completed my first 14 mile run. I know for you pros out there 14 miles sounds a little short but [...]
Preparation is key to successful racing. So do and I say, and not as I do, to give yourself the best possible advantage. Do take it easy on the days before your race. Keep your weight off your feet. Don't carry a bag the weight of another human on your back for the best part [...]
Your friends and family can't run the marathon for you, but some well organised cheering and a suitably timed friendly face can help make it a special day and the miles fly by. Almost. Support crews are great - but here's what your support crew needs to know about the big day to make sure [...]