With much soul searching and wishful thinking I have decided to pull out of this years FLM. In a nutshell I havent been able to train due to moving house and cannot fit in the training & time at the mo and would much rather someone who could put in ...

I've got ages yet, its 5 months away......hang on june didn't seem that long ago.. sshhh******t!! 4 miles incl sprints last night in 31:30, 8 miles tuesday in 1:08 and felt ok, compared to saturdays 8 miler when I felt like I was carrying a sack of ceme...

Hi All Can anyone advise me on tried and tested Marathon training plans?. (I see there's one on this site, but am also after your experiences) I'm new to all this lark and would appreciate any help you experienced guys can give a 1st timer like me, a...

Hi All, Just been for my 1st run over fields and grass (usually go out on roads) and found it quite difficult as the ground is a bit spongy due to rain this week, so I'm guessing you have to use more 'push' to run?. What do I know?. ...

Hi everyone Went for my 3rd run of the week last night - felt pretty good but hip a bit sore (due to running on roads I guess?). Have done 16 miles this week, but is this a bit OTT this early?. Reason I ask as this is my 1st time training for the Mar...

Hi everyone! Well, this is a first on 2 counts - my first ever blog (I'm 36 & surely should of done one by now?) and my first entry to the London Marathon. Bloody hell what was I thinking of!!. Seemed like a good idea ...