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BECOME THE RUNNER YOU WANT TO BE!
APRIL 2012 ISSUE 41
www.runningfreemag.co.uk
FREE MAGAZINE
MARATHON SPECIAL
ggggIt’s the Everyman’s Race - you should take part
at least once in your life! (P18)
4 Eating for the Marathon (P20) 4 All for charity (P22) 4 Young mum
hopes for Olympic qualifying time (P24) 4Marathon Gear (P6)
4 Martin Morgan’s ambition realised at last year’s race (P38)
4Coach Carvey provides facts and figures on this great event (P74)
4 DJ Mark Goodier prepares for the Virgin London Marathon (P42)
COMPS...WIN A SUPERB GARMIN FORERUNNER 210 WORTH £229.99
Editor
Natalie Lucas
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Publisher and Advertising
Nick Bryant
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Julia Armstrong, Scott Carvey,
Fiona Bugler, Lucy Fry, Andy
DuBois, Christine Fieldhouse,
Adrian Hill, Lucy Ann Prideaux,
Seb St John, Alex Clarke,
Dave Major, Mick Habgood,
Lucy Waterflow, Martin Morgan
Photography
Vertical Rush by Mark
Cetti Roberts
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This month we concentrate on the incredible
London Marathon, one of the biggest running
events in the world. Lucy believes everyone
healthy enough should run a marathon at
least once (P18). I totally agree, the training
makes you feel fit and alive and taking part is
something you will cherish and never forget.
Even going along as a spectator is a great day
out. Six runners are asked why they are taking
part (P22), and all of them are doing it for a
good cause. Indeed, since 1981, the London
Marathon has raised over £450 million for different charities.
Andy gives his very important top tips on what not to do when
running a marathon; the most important I think is not wearing new
kit on the day - tried and tested kit is a must. For some, the London
Marathon will be a one off, something that just has to be done, but
for others, like Amy Whitehead (P24), it will be a chance to qualify
for the Olympics. Good luck Amy, and to our Fiona, and anyone
else hoping for a PB, and to all those taking part for the first time,
you will love it.
Natalie Lucas, Editor
APRIL 2012 ISSUE 41
FREE MAGAZINE
MARATHON SPECIAL
ggggIt’s the Everyman’s Race - you should take part
at least once in your life! (P18)
4 Eating for the Marathon (P20) 4 All for charity (P22) 4 Young mum
hopes for Olympic qualifying time (P24) 4Marathon Gear (P6)
4 Martin Morgan’s ambition realised at last year’s race (P38)
4Coach Carvey provides facts and figures on this great event (P74)
4 DJ Mark Goodier prepares for the Virgin London Marathon (P42)
COMPS...WIN A SUPERB GARMIN FORERUNNER 210 WORTH £229.99
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GEAR & GOINGS ON
CONTENTS
Pg 18
3 START LINE
The Ed ponders the London Marathon
6 SHOPPING LIST
All you need for the Virgin London Marathon
8 FOOTLINES
A superb new scheme set up in London that helps
you run home
13 READER REVIEWS
The latest running shorts tried and tested
14 COMPETITIONS
Win a Garmin Watch, Berlei Bras, Pilates DVDs and
nutritional goods from Holland and Barrett
16 10 REASONS TO LOVE…
neovite - to improve your performance
PERFORMANCE
18 STRIKING AHEAD
Lucy Fry believes everyone (health permitting) can
and should run a marathon
22 TREATYOURSELF
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taking part in the Virgin London Marathon this year
24 WOMEN ON THE RUN
Amy Whitehead hopes for an Olympic qualifying
time at the Virgin London Marathon
Pg 40
26 TOP TIPS: On what not to do running a marathon
29 CROSSFIT
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a stronger runner, plus the Roving Runner’s latest
30 NUTRITION Q&A
What to eat for your best performance at the Virgin
London Marathon
RACES
32 IMAGE OF INSPIRATION
Al Andalus Ultimate Trail
34 RACE THE WORLD: GRAN CANARIA
Pg6
Dave Major has a little holiday and runs
a marathon
38 AMBITION ACCOMPLISHED
Martin Morgan remembers last year’s Marathon
40 VERTICAL RUSH
Running up London’s Tower 42 for Shelter
RUNNERS
42 INTERVIEW: MARK GOODIER
The Ed catches up with the DJ to find out about his
plans for the Virgin London Marathon
44 RUNNING INJURIES EXPLAINED
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London Marathon.
46 HEROES: DON QUARRIE
Check out this Jamaican sprint champion
48 PERSONAL BEST
A dad takes on an epic run for his son
54 RACE LISTINGS & REPORTS
This month they are huge!
Pg 32
4 Qwww.runningfreemag.co.uk
74 COACH CARVEY
The Coach is pretty impressed with the Virgin
London Marathon
Feeling
patriotic?
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GEAR & GADGETS
ADIDAS
SUPERNOVA T £28
www.virginlondonmarathon.
com/shop
SCOSCHE MYTREK
£129.95
www.scosche.com
A pulse monitor and app
for iPhone. Award winning
design, which allows you
to track pulse, count
calories, calculate distance,
speed and pace.
The London Marathon
kit is very stylish.
Mesh panels provide
ventilation in the key
sweat zones and
CLIMACOOL fabric
helps you stay
dry and cool.
CIRCULATION PATCHIT £3.99 (2 PACK)
www.naturesdream.co.uk
Post marathon ease your
limbs with this reflexology
style patch that is placed on
the soles of the feet overnight.
to boost circulation.
ADIDAS
SUPERNOVA ¾
TIGHTS £33
www.virginlondonmarathon.
com/shop
They contour to the
body making running
easy. Prevents chaffing
and the ventilation
keeps you cool.
GORE AIR LADY T
£39.99
www.gorerunningwear.co.uk
ODLO SPORTS BRA £45
www.odlo.com
Gorgeous in blue but
comes in red or white.
Lightweight and
comfortable. Wicking
fabric that dries even
when soaked. Handy
back pocket.
Lovely bright red colour in
breathable material. The sports
back reduces pressure and bounce.
BROOKS GTS £95
www.brooksrunning.co.uk
Nick from RF has run in
these for 3 years and will
continue to do so. They’ve
never let him down and feel
like an old reliable friend.
IFITNESS
HYDRATION
BELT 12 OZ
£29.99
www.dmp.uk.com
Designed to sit
in the front, low
around your hips
so it does not
ride up or rub.
Handy water
resistant pouch.
GEAR AND GOINGS ON
A selection of stuff you might need if you
take part in the Virgin London Marathon
NIKE LUNARECLIPSE+2 £95
www.nikestore.co.uk
SALOMON FAST
WING JACKET
£80.00
You’ll be noticed in these stylish trainers. Dynamic Fit
means you can tighten the laces for the perfect fit.
Lightweight, breathable and comfortable.
www.salomonrunning.com
Feather light
protection that folds
into its own arm
pocket. Perfect post
marathon if you are
warm but it’s raining.
110% BLITZ KNEE
SLEEVES £40
www.110playharder.com
Fuses the science of
compression with the
power of ice. Prepares the
muscles for exertion,
increases blood flow and
reduces fatigue.
ODLO SINGLET
RACE £55
www.odlo.com
NIKE TEMPO
SHORT £16
Look super cool
whilst running the
marathon in this
gorgeous silky
vest. Great fit and
perfect length.
www.nikestore.co.uk
Vibrant looking 9cm
short that’s very
comfortable and
lightweight. Sweat
wicking fabric will
keep you dry in
marathon conditions.
GORE AIR SOCKS
£8.99
ODLO SHORTS
£40
These unisex socks
are designed for
running and have
extra padding,
anti-friction seams
and are made from
a wicking fabric so
you stay dry.
www.odlo.com
Same silky material
as the top. Very
comfortable with
handy little zip
pocket at the back.
GEAR AND GOINGS ON
NEWS
What’s happening in
April
Q8th April 2012 Northampton Running
Festival www.gobeyondultra.co.uk
A brand new running festival in the heart
of Northampton. It includes a marathon, a
half marathon and a 10K race. A flat
course running through the ornamental
gardens, round a beautiful lake with some
woodland trails thrown in. What better
way to spend Easter?
HOME RUN
A new initiative was launched in London last month called HOME RUN
that enables you to run home following tube routes.
Designed to be fun, safe and free, HOME RUN helps people get fit whilst
getting home in a year when transport in London is expected to hit an all
time high. Forecasts say 3.4 billion commuters will use public transport in
London in 2012, which will nearly double in August.
The scheme has been set up by Limelight Sports whose mission is to
create mass participation in sport by working with charities and councils.
They are funding it through 2012 to celebrate a great year of sport and
hopefully create some behavioural change and legacy from the Olympics.
Plans are already underway to expand to other cities throughout the
country. Register at www.homerunlondon.com.
Guess
to Give
Many of us run for
charity and it can be
embarrassing when
you go around the
office, cap in hand,
practically begging
for cash. With the
London Marathon
looming we are
either asking or
getting requests for
donations. Over 7,000 runners who took part last year didn’t raise a
penny. Were they veteran runners or just too embarrassed? The answer to
our problem could be Guess2Give a new way of fundraising.
It is an online sweepstake through which people make a donation to an
individual’s sponsored event, and get the chance to win some money by
predicting the outcome! It only costs £3 to make a guess, with the majority
going to your charity and the rest going to a pot of money to be won.
Visit www.guess2give.com.
Q15th April 2012 Bridgwater 10K
www.1610.org.uk
The one lap route is largely on quiet
country roads and the course profile is
totally flat, so they are expecting some
super fast times. Stunning views of the
Quantock Hills and Somerset Levels add
to the attraction of this exciting new race.
If you are after a PB, or looking for a flat
and novice friendly early season 10K, this
is the place to be.
Q22nd April 2012 Air Ambulance Heroes
Run www.dlraa.co.uk
Walk, jog or run 5K or 10K in aid of your
local Air Ambulance. The Heroes Run
takes place in a number of locations
across the country. There is no age limit
and everyone is welcome to attend as a
participant or even as a spectator.
Whether you want to walk, jog or run
get involved to show your support for
the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland
Air Ambulance!
Q28th April 2012 Hawkshead Trail Race &
Challenge 17K www.lakelandtrails.org
A beautiful, varied trail through Beatrix
Potter country, following well-marked
bridleways and footpaths starting at
Hawkshead Showground. There is the 17K
for faster walkers, Nordic walkers and
less competitive runners, followed by the
Hawkshead Trail Race for more
competitive runners, all following the
same course.
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DID YOU KNOW?
In last year’s Virgin
London Marathon 58%
were male and 42%
were female.
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GEAR AND GOINGS ON
NEWS
OBSTACLE RACING
Spartan Race is returning in July for its third year and
according to the organisers will be bigger and better.
There will be seven events in the UK as part of a world
tour of 57 races. The course is a 5K sprint with 20
obstacles and is designed to test strength, stamina and
the ability to laugh in the face of adversity. It includes
spear throwing, fire jumping, barbed wire crawls and
battling Gladiators! And it’s set to be big as they expect
500,000 people to take part in 2012. Everyone taking part
will be eligible to the World Championships, the first of its
kind in this sport. Visit www.spartanrace.com.
Training with Minnie
A dog-loving couple are preparing for this year’s Virgin London
Marathon by running with their dog Minnie. They will be raising
money for Battersea Dogs Home, where they got Minnie, and
are encouraging others to do the same. Alex says: “Battersea
Dogs Home does an amazing job in the care they provide for the
animals - the staff and volunteers are very dedicated. I think it’s
great that they are trying to change the negative perception
of Staffies.”
The charity are looking for people to raise money for them by
running in this year’s Bupa London 10,000 on May 27. To find
out more visit: www.battersea.org.uk
Where are you?
TARTAN RIGHT UP
You could break a World Record by signing up for the Perth Kilt Run this
year. They are attempting to beat the current Guinness World Record
holder, Ontario, Canada for the ‘Largest Ever Kilt Race’.
The organisers are hoping for around 2,000 Kilt clad runners,
smashing the current record of 1,089, which took place in 2010.
On Saturday 2nd June 2012 the focus is on the 8K route will be firmly on
fun and enjoyment. It’s open to anyone aged over 15 who fancies the
challenge of helping beat a World Record whilst raising money for good
causes. Visit www.perthkiltrun.co.uk.
A new iPhone app will allow your
family and friends to track your
progress at the London Marathon.
Andy Clifton developed the
MyWhereAbouts app after
running in the Edinburgh
Marathon last year where his wife
stood for five hours wondering
where he was. Your progress, pace
and location is tracked
automatically. You can set it to
inform supporters by miles or
minutes. Andy says: “Now when
my wife comes to an event she
can see directly on her iPhone
where I am on the course.” The
app has all the usual features of
a training app along with the
added function for charity
runners to post their ‘Giving’
donation page on every update
during the race to help drive
those last minute donations.
Download the app for £1.49
on iTunes.
2012
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SPORTS
TOURS
INTERNATIONAL
With the London Marathon taking place this month we
thought we’d review running shorts
ASICS 2 IN 1 WOVEN SHORT
GORE AIR 2.0 £49.95
BROOKS INFINTI NOTCH SHORT
£25 www.asics.co.uk
£30 www.brooksrunning.co.uk
Q They say: A slim fit woven short with an
inner sprinter that provides light muscular
compression. A soft and breathable fabric
that has good moisture management
properties to keep runners dry for comfort
and performance.
Q We say: “Wore for a marathon and loved
them. Lightweight and comfortable, like
wearing loose compression shorts. Critically
though for me, no chafing! Zip pocket ideal
for keys too.” Traviss Wilcox, Dover
Q They say:The shorts have a zip pocket on
the back, mesh inner pants and reflective
print on the back and the waistband. The
colour shown is Thai pink/black but they
also come in six other colours. They are
available in six sizes (34-44).
Q We say: “These Gore shorts are great as
they are really light and airy and easy to
move around in. I absolutely love the colour
of them and you can look cool whilst going
for a run.” Leah St John, Tunbridge Wells
Q They say: Don’t settle – enjoy the best of
both worlds with this two-in-one short,
featuring a full mesh boxer brief for optimal
breathability. Unique outer shell prevents
cling. Dual rear holster pockets; 360
degrees of 3M Scotchlite retro reflectivity.
Q We say: “I loved the design. A lightweight short,
which cleverly uses Scotchlite for visibility.
The best bit is the boxer-style lining which is
very comfortable and supportive - useful
when you’re my age!” Jon Little, London
MIZUNO PERFORMANCE SHORT
NEW BALANCE SHORT
SAUCONY LADIES SHORT
£30 www.mizuno.co.uk
£27.99 www.newbalance.co.uk
£28 www.saucony.co.uk.
Q They say: The Performance Square leg
short is made up of 100% polyester
containing Mizuno Proof Plus technology
- this provides outstanding wind breaking
capabilities, in a comfortable garment.
Available in sizes S-XXL.
Q We say: “I really like these shorts. They
are understated, but look great, very
comfortable and extremely well made. Only
criticism would be the draw string is too thin
and fiddly.” Jim Marsden, Southborough
Q They say: Made with the most active
athletes in mind, New Balance’s 5” short
features Lightning Dry® fabric and a
chafe-free waistband. They will keep you
cool and comfortable no matter how long
or far you push your limits.
Q We say: Eyecatching thanks to its all over
print detail. Keeps you cool and comfortable.
The fabric is breathable and stays dry. Plus
the technology even keeps the shorts
smelling fresh!” Dennis Maury, Cardiff
Q They say: Traditional running shorts are
making a comeback. This retro styled option
brings the traditional running short into the
modern day. That’s all on top of the ultra-light,
breathable, wicking fabric doing all you’d
expect from a Saucony running short.
Q We say: “Comfortable, ultra-light and
great for running outside as they would keep
you cool. Inbuilt key pocket, elasticated
waist and inbuilt brief. Gorgeous colour too!”
Verity Langley, Eastbourne
GEAR AND GOINGS ON
RUNNING SHORTS
GEAR AND GOINGS ON
COMPETITIONS
Free goodies up for grabs – enter at www.runningfreemag.co.uk
1 X GARMIN FORERUNNER 210 WORTH £229.99
Track every minute and every mile with the easy-to-use Forerunner 210. This
GPS-enabled sportswatch accurately records your time, average pace, distance
and calories burned. For runners who want more training capabilities, Forerunner
210 lets you create customised interval sessions so you can see your pace for each
interval. It also comes with their premium soft strap heart rate monitor and allows
you to customise heart rate zones and alerts. Once your workout’s done, you can
upload to the Garmin Connect free website to analyse, store and share your data,
see the route you travelled on a map and create new training goals to progress your
fitness. For more information and products visit www.garmin.co.uk.
3 X HOLLAND AND BARRETT KIT
WORTH £50 EACH
Running the marathon is no
mean feat and a solid training
schedule along with correct
diet and supplementation can
be the key to your success.
With the help of Holland &
Barrett you can be a marathon
champion by training well and
supplementing healthily.
Holland & Barrett are offering
three lucky winners the chance
to win a marathon training
essentials kit including
everything you need to get
ready for the superb fitness
challenge. For more info visit
www.hollandandbarret.co.uk
10 X PILATES THE CORE WORKOUT DVD
WORTH £14.99 EACH
Discover hidden strength and control with
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world-renowned Pilates instructor Lynne
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those abs! Pilates the Core Workout is
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8 X BERLEI RUNNING BRAS
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The Berlei Running Bra promises ‘maximum
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to ‘block’ bouncing and keep breasts in place.
The lightly padded strap reduces pressure and
tension with a breathable wire casing and hook
and eye. The bra not only offers comfort but also
reinvents traditional sports lingerie using
innovative engineered solutions to improve
performance. Available in sizes from 32-38 inch
back and up to FF cup. Visit www.berlei.com.
CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2012
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GEAR AND GOINGS ON
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MARATHON?
IT’S THE EVERYMAN’S
by Personal Trainer Lucy Fry
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f I’m sitting with a group of people
and the subject of a marathon
comes up, invariably at least one
person says those five self
defeating, miserable words: “I could
never do that.” What’s more, they
usually look wistfully into their coffee
afterwards and add, “I’m just not a
long-distance runner like you.”
TELLING IT STRAIGHT
Well, I’ll be honest, it really irritates me,
and not only because I’m not, in fact, a
natural or a long-distance runner (I’m
just someone who has loved and hated
running for a decade or so and has
worked hard for every mile), but also
because it’s quite simply untrue. So if
you’re one of those people who
believes honestly and truly that you
could never do a marathon, I’ve got
news for you: unless you fall into the
category of people who are physically
unable to run a marathon due to
disability or health issues, I’m afraid
you can – and arguably, should –
complete this 26.2 mile monster of a
distance at least once in your life. Why?
Because it’s one of life’s great
experiences. And how? Simple. With
training, rest, sensible eating, a sense of
humour and a fair bit of determination.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
You’re certainly never too old - 32% of
London marathon runners are 41 years
old or over, and if you’ve ever been to
watch a popular city marathon, you’ll
know that marathons in general are the
scene of some fairly inspirational
things. People of all shapes, sizes and
with plenty of different motivations for
running manage to cover the entire
distance, however slowly, on their feet
and ideally not stopping to walk too
and run around fully, if you put the
training into it. But you have to have the
conviction, to put the effort in.”
DESERVED GLORY
RACE…
much. Nobody, I repeat nobody, is too
unfit, too overweight or too ‘bad at
running’ to think they can’t run long
distances, provided that they give
themselves enough preparation time,
follow a decent training schedule and
nutritional advice and consult a fitness
professional for strength training
advice (so as to minimise the chances
of injury).
ASK THE EXPERTS
Benedict Whitby (sponsored by Brooks
www.brooksrunning.co.uk) was the top
English marathon runner in 2010 and
came 2nd in 2009 in the UK
championships. He is hoping to make
the qualifying time of 2 hours 12
minutes (three minutes faster than his
current personal best) at the London
Marathon on 22nd April, which will then
mean he can compete in the Olympic
marathon in August. He says: “It’s an
especially challenging distance
because between 20-22 miles there’s
the physiological factor that you don’t
have enough glycogen stores so you hit
the wall. That’s what everyone dreads,
but if you complete your training and
do longer runs in your training that’s
less likely to happen. The London
Marathon is special in its own way in
that you get so much crowd support it’s
like no other marathon – but the
distance in general is special because
anyone can run a mile or whatever, but
the longest distance that has mass
participants. If anyone wants to do a big
challenge in their life, the marathon is
the one that’s known to be the ultimate
achievable distance for Joe Average.
You can train for it in about 12-16 weeks
Ok so maybe walking shouldn’t be the
goal, but it isn’t a complete disaster
either. I’m hardly Speedy Gonzales
myself. My marathon effort took me five
and a half hours to complete (granted, I
had a stomach bug at the time, but I was
still only aiming for a four and a half
hour marathon), but I’ll never forget the
gloriousness of that last mile through
Central Park, crossing the line and
acknowledging that I had done it. The
following day, all around the city there
were people hobbling about with huge
grins on their faces that no amount of
DOMS (delayed-onset-muscle-soreness)
could wipe away.
In fact, if you think that you’re simply
not the marathon ‘type’ then it’s
probably exactly what you should be
aiming for. Doing something we think
impossible is the ultimate confidence
booster. You just have to ensure that you
start small, and build up slowly. Nicki
Waterman (www.nickiwaterman.com)
is fitness columnist for The Sun and the
Asics Pro-team trainer. She says:“For
some people even a 5K race can be a
huge challenge, but anyone can do it.
To get started, just try heading outside,
jogging for 60 seconds and follow it
with a 3 minute walk. Repeat this three
times and you’ve completed your first
training session. Within 8-10 weeks
you’re ready to tackle a 5K and if you
carry on at that rate you could even bag
PERFORMANCE
You’re certainly never
too old - 32% of London
Marathon runners are
41 years old or over.
PERFORMANCE
a marathon before the year is out.”
She continues: “It’s a monster, but you
can do it. It’s really important how you
go about doing this – for instance, don’t
over train, wear the right shoes, watch
what you eat, be aware of your body
and injuries. Gait analysis is really
important too.”
A TRUE CONVERT
Hopefully you’re now convinced you
can do it, so the question remains, why
should you? Just what is it that’s so
special about the marathon, and what
keeps people coming back (despite
promises to themselves and others that
they won’t) over and over again?
Training for a marathon can get and
keep you focused, and help you to stay
healthy for a given period of time, with
an obvious end point where you can
take a break and treat yourself. Better
still, doing a marathon abroad gives
you a great excuse to take a holiday
afterwards! I took a whole week in New
York after my marathon, which was
without doubt the best holiday I’ve ever
had because I hobbled around with a
sense of achievement throughout.
Another thing that makes marathon
The training and
the event itself
will take both
your body and
mind to new
places.
running fairly unique is that it’s not so
easy to ‘wing’ a marathon without
sufficient training as it might be to do
so for, say, a 5K, 10K or even a half
marathon. It’s often purported that the
last 6.2 miles of the 26.2 is as difficult as
covering the first 20… and thus training
for such a physical and mental
challenge requires a more dedicated
approach. This will encourage even the
laziest of runners to introduce some
speed work, such as interval and
threshold training and to perhaps join a
club and meet other runners.
MENTAL STRENGTH
Put quite simply, every marathon is
different and both the training and the
event itself will take both your body
and mind to new places and therefore
helps us to understand our own
nutritional needs better – to know more
instinctively when we are dehydrated
or need more fuel.
And, while the regular running and
relatively higher mileage that marathon
training necessitates is unsurprisingly
good for your heart, lungs and body fat
levels (provided you don’t over
estimate how much you burn off and
end up eating more than you need),
there is a strong mental dimension here
too. To me, it’s this almost mystic quality
that makes the marathon so very
special. From what I’ve seen and
experienced, no amount of training can
absolutely ensure that all goes right on
race day.
The unexpected nature of a marathon
reflects life - you learn to cope with
uncertainty and build mental strength
as a result that can be channelled to
other areas of your life. But if you don’t
believe me then you’ve got nothing to
lose in trying… choose a city, get your
gait analysed and buy some suitable
new running shoes, find a friend to train
with if you like and set your sights on a
marathon (preferably in no less than a
year’s time so you can build up to it
slowly)… Simple!
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All for charity
“I’m doing the London
Marathon to raise £2,500
for the Meningitis
Research Foundation.”
“I’m running London to
raise between £500 and
£1,000 for the British
Heart Foundation.”
“I saw what amazing
work they did with
children with cancer
and their families.”
Paul Wadeson, 31, is a teacher,
from Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
“I ran my first marathon in
Nottingham in 2004 but I didn’t do
much running after that until three
years ago when I gave up football.
I’m doing the London Marathon to
raise £2,500 for the Meningitis
Research Foundation because I have
suffered the illness myself and was
given a 40% chance of survival. I
know firsthand what sufferers and
their families go through and I’d love
to help provide the Foundation with
more funds for their research.
My illness started with a headache,
and I was put into a five-day coma in
hospital. Doctors put my survival
down to my fitness and they said my
low resting heart rate helped my
body shut down when it needed to.
I was in hospital for two weeks and
know I had a lucky escape from
the condition.
I’ve done a few half marathons but
London will be only my second
marathon. I’ve done a run in my
home county of Cumbria and I did
the Great Bromley 20. I’ve been
taking training seriously, going out
three times a week.
Running helped get me through
meningitis so now it’s my turn to give
something back.”
To sponsor Paul visit www.
justgiving.com/PaulWadeson
Hannah Mitchell, 27, is a digital
media officer, from New Eltham,
South London.
“This year’s London Marathon will
be my first ever marathon and I’m
apprehensive about the distance, but
I’m really looking forward to the
event and the atmosphere. I did the
Run to the Beat half marathon last
year in 2:10 and training has been
going really well, especially as I’ve
been running with a friend.
I’m running London to raise
between £500 and £1,000 for the
British Heart Foundation because
I’ve had a personal involvement with
their work. When I was 17, I started
getting bad palpitations and by the
time I’d finished university, tests
showed I had an abnormal heart
rhythm. I was diagnosed with
arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and
I went on to have three ablations;
procedures to regulate my heart.
I was put in touch with my own
heart nurse Chris, who was funded
by the BHF, and I was able to phone
him if I ever needed advice or
support. I knew that if I had a bad
episode and I was feeling faint or
hot, Chris was a specialist and I
could call him. Heart problems run
in my family – my granddad has
congestive heart failure.” To sponsor
Hannah visit www.virginmoney
giving.com/runhannahrun
Jonathan Alexander, 34, is a
commercial director, from
Burbage, Leicestershire.
“I was really impressed with the
charity, Clic Sargent, at a Formula
One dinner I was at. I saw what
amazing work they did with children
with cancer and their families, so,
having two healthy children of my
own, I decided to run for them.
Their work and my plans became
even more poignant when not long
after the dinner, in August 2010, I
was diagnosed with testicular
cancer. I had an operation to remove
the tumour a month later and chose
to have the bi-monthly check-ups
instead of chemotherapy. I had a
place in last year’s London Marathon
and the training was extremely
painful and hard but I got round in
4:47 and I raised £5,000.
I’m now doing the Marathon, again
for Clic Sargent, because I was
incredibly lucky to find the cancer
early and I understand only too well
how important it is to have a charity
that helps people from being
diagnosed to the worst case scenario.
I want to beat last year’s time and
amount and if I can raise awareness
and encourage men to check
themselves for lumps, so much
the better!”
To sponsor Jonathan visit www.
clicsargent.org.uk
Motives explained by six competitors in the Virgin
London Marathon 2012, Christine Fieldhouse reports
PERFORMANCE
“I realised I want to be
an Iron Man! I knew then
I’d have to start running
marathon distances.”
“I’m running for the Roy
Castle Lung Cancer
Foundation as my dad
Steve died of lung cancer.”
“It costs £60,000 a year
to have a Well Child nurse
and my target is to raise
£2,000 for them.
Kevin Byrne, 48, is the MD of
Checkatrade.com and he lives in
Middleton on Sea, West Sussex.
“This will be my first ever
marathon. I’ve done a lot of 10K
races in the five years I’ve been
running, but at the end of every one,
I’ve always thought I couldn’t do that
distance four times over.
Then, about six months ago, I was
watching a TV programme on the
Iron Man, and when I saw the
enormous achievement on the
competitors’ faces, I realised I want
to be an Iron Man! I knew then I’d
have to start running marathon
distances.
When Bridge2Aid, which provides
dentistry in Third World countries,
offered me a charity place, I jumped
at the chance. They will get the first
£2,000 I raise. Any left over will go
towards the Checkatrade Foundation,
which helps young girls rescued
from the sex trade in Nepal and India.
My brother has done the London
Marathon and he says it’s a fantastic
experience. The highlight must be
running up Pall Mall. My training
was going great until I got a foot
injury but I’ve seen a physiotherapist
and a podiatrist and I’m getting back
on track and counting down the
weeks now!” To sponsor Kevin visit
www.justgiving.com/
KevsMarathonRun
Laura Brookes, 44, is a service
desk co-ordinator, from Milton
Keynes, Bucks.
The marathon will be my fourth
marathon and my third London
Marathon. I did the race in 2010 and
last year and I also did the Liverpool
Marathon in October last year.
I’m running to raise funds for the
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
as my dad Steve died of lung cancer
in March 2008 aged 62. He was
diagnosed in June 2007 and he
fought to stay alive for key events,
like my daughter’s 18th birthday, but
in the end he couldn’t push himself
anymore and he died less than a
year after diagnosis.
Roy Castle is a lovely charity to run
for – my sister Samantha, who’s 41,
and I have raised about £9,000 so far.
They’re so supportive, they come
and watch me run and they e-mail to
see how my training is going. They
give us a Mars Bar after the race –
they don’t waste any of their money
on big celebrations like many charities.
Last year’s London Marathon was
lovely because all the flowers were
out. It will be extra special for me
this year because I’m running with
my daughter Becky, who’s 22. We’ve
raised £2,000 so far.” To sponsor
Laura visit www.ukvirginmoney
giving.com/beckyand
lauramarathon
Arvind Devalia, 41, is a life coach,
from St Johns Wood, North-West
London.
“I am doing the London Marathon
to raise money for Well Child. I’ve
always had an affinity to working
with children and I found the work of
Well Child very moving.
They invited me to an awards
evening in London and it was so
inspiring to see some of the children
they have helped. Some of the
children were seriously ill or
terminally ill. There was a lady at my
table that evening, and she had a five
year old daughter. Soon after, her
daughter became ill and she passed
away. I was so glad that I’d chosen
this as my charity. It costs £60,000 a
year to have a Well Child nurse and
my target is to raise £2,000 for them.
I did the London Marathon three
years ago, but I walked most of the
way and rattled my bucket to collect
donations. I finished in 8:25 and
raised just over £2,000. At the point
where the route doubles back on
itself near Tower Bridge, I found
myself ahead of people who were
actually 12 miles and three hours
ahead of me! This year I’m hoping to
do it in seven hours and I’m really
looking forward to it.”
To sponsor Arvind visit www.
virginmoneygiving.com/
ArvindDevalia
Amy Whitehead hopes for a
qualifying Olympic time at the
Virgin London Marathon 2012.
Lucy Waterlow reports
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“Being invited to Kenya to train with
other GB athletes is a once in a lifetime
opportunity which will give me the
maximum chance of getting in the best
shape,” she said of the trip. “It was not
an easy choice but my coach, George
Gandy, and family persuaded me to go.
Holly will stay with my husband and
her grandparents so she’ll be safe.”
When Amy returns, she will line-up
with the other hopefuls at the London
Marathon, the trial for that final Olympic
spot, knowing she has done all she can
to run her best. Holly will be cheering
her on and will perhaps be inspired by
her super mum to run a marathon
herself one day.
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She then had daughter Holly, now three,
with husband Andy and decided if she
really wanted to achieve her Olympic
dream, now was the time to do it. She
gave up her teaching job to become a
part-time private tutor and ‘Pushy
Mothers’ leader – teaching buggy
workouts to new mums in her
hometown of Nottingham. These roles
have given her more flexibility to fit in
her 100 mile-a-week training – but
combining it all with caring for an
energetic three-year-old isn’t easy.
“I fit in some of my runs early in the
morning before Holly gets up and at
other times I run to places where I need
to be instead of driving. I’m also very
lucky that I have two sets of
grandparents who are always willing to
babysit,” she said.
While it can be hard work juggling
training and motherhood, Amy
wouldn’t have it any other way and
recommends the benefits of running to
other mums. “Running reaps so many
rewards and is the most time efficient
way to keep fit. Your training can start
from the moment you leave the house
and sometimes you can be back on
Mum duty before you have even
unlaced your trainers! Plus, there is
nothing like a run to clear your head.”
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Amy has always loved to run and ran
her first race, a fun run, at the age of
seven, following in the footsteps of her
father Roy WaterIow, a 2.39 marathoner. She
quickly showed promise and went on to
do well as a junior athlete, winning the
English Schools cross country and 3K
track titles, the National Junior Cross
Country and representing Great Britain
in junior cross country and track
championships. She then progressed
through the senior ranks coming 15th
when representing GB in the World
Cross Country Champs and attaining
PBs of 15.55 and 33.44 over 5K and 10K.
In her late twenties, Amy decided to
step up to the marathon. “Having grown
up watching my Dad run the London
Marathon, it was always a lifetime
ambition,” she explains. However,
training for her first two marathons was
hindered by illness and her commitments
as an English teacher, so her times of
2.53 and 2.45 were slower than she felt
capable of.
Amy and Holly
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PROMISING START
Amy’s increased training load has
meant Holly has become a welltravelled toddler, last year joining her
mum on trips to La Santa in Lanzarote
for warm weather training and at
altitude in Font Romeu, France. In the
build-up to the London Marathon, Amy
will be taking a UKA funded four-week
altitude trip to Kenya, but this time
Holly will remain at home. Amy said
taking this trip without her daughter
was a difficult choice, but it has been
made possible thanks to her family.
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spot left. Amy Whitehead is one of the
plucky Brits taking her best shot at
achieving the qualifying time of 2.31 at
the London Marathon this month.
The 33-year-old ran 2.35 at last
September’s Berlin Marathon and is
hopeful she can go faster after a spell
of hard training. “It would be a dream
come true to compete in the Olympics,”
she said. “It would also be a wonderful
way to reward my family for the
support they have given to help me run
at this level.”
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What not to do in a
marathon
It’s April and marathon fever has gripped the country as the London Marathon
approaches. There are a number of mistakes that many first timers and some
experienced runners make which sabotages their race. Learn from other
peoples’ mistakes instead of your own by not doing any of the following!
1
Carbo load the night before
the race
Carbo loading should be done two
nights before your race not the night
before. This gives your body time to
digest and store the carbohydrates
rather than starting your run with your
stomach full of last nights’ pasta.
2
Start too fast
So many runners make this
mistake. The problem occurs
because your legs are feeling fresh and
rested instead of fatigued from training.
This gives you the illusion that the pace
you are running at is easy and therefore
sustainable for 26 miles. Start slower
than you think you should, any seconds
you lose in the first half you will more
than make up for in the second half.
5
Run too much in the
week before
The week before is the time to
put your feet up and relax. Whilst this
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t run at all, it
does mean that running should be kept
to a minimum. A couple of short runs
are more than enough. Having your last
long run the week before the race is a
recipe for disaster. Your body won’t
have anywhere near enough time to
recover. Enjoy an easy week instead.
6
Have something different
for breakfast
3
Wait as long as possible
before taking in
carbohydrates
7
Arrive at the start minutes
before the race begins
4
Wear new running clothes
Whilst this may sound like a
good thing to do it can become
your downfall. Things happen on the
day that mean you need to adjust your
plan. If it is a warm day (as it has been
for London a number of times) then
your times will be slower and you will
need to adjust your pace accordingly.
If you get stuck behind a pack for a
mile or two don’t try and sprint the next
8
Stick to your race plan
Start consuming gels or sports drinks
as early as 20 minutes into the race.
Small regular doses of carbohydrates
will ensure your energy levels remain
constant. Waiting until you feel the need
means your energy levels are already
too low and you will find it very difficult
to boost them up again.
I know you want to wear your
new running outfit so you’ll look
great in your finishing photo but a
marathon is not the time to try
something new. Who knows where you
might start chaffing. The marathon is
hard enough as it is without having to
deal with that. Wear your tried and
tested gear instead.
Stick to what you usually have
before your long runs. Trying out Paula
Radcliffe’s breakfast for the first time
the morning of the marathon is asking
for trouble.
You will most likely be a bundle
of nerves and need at least one trip to
the loo. Toilets at marathons typically
have long queues and unless you want
to hear the starting gun from the toilet
queue make sure you get there at least
an hour beforehand preferably longer
for London.
mile to make up the time. If your legs
just aren’t feeling great on the day then
instead of trying to force the pace, slow
down and adjust to how you are feeling.
The best runners are flexible enough
with their plans that they can adapt to
whatever the race throws at them.
9
Think too far ahead
You can be running along feeling
comfortable until you pass a mile
marker and realise you still have
another 10 miles to go. At which point
you fall to pieces, wondering how on
earth you will ever finish. Ten miles is a
long way, your legs are already hurting
and you are a few minutes down on
your planned time. At this point a lot of
negative thoughts will start creeping in
to your mind. This can all be avoided if
you simply focus on one mile at a time.
10
Grimace your way up
the finishing straight
Yes you are in pain but the
last few hundred metres of the
marathon has a very special
atmosphere. Running them in a blur of
pain with a look of agony on your face
is not the way to soak it up. Force
yourself to smile and wave to the
crowd. You’ll be amazed at how it
suddenly feels a little easier. This
moment is what you trained for, make
sure you enjoy it. It also makes for a
far better finishing photo.
ANDY DUBOIS
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RAISE THE STANDARD
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning
programme gaining popularity over the last 10
years with many different types of runners
Met Con: 30 min AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) of: 5 toes to bar,
10 push ups, 15 jump squats and 200m run.
Dish Hold: Lie on your back raising
your feet 6” off of the floor, at the
same time curl your shoulder blades
off the floor and place your arms
above your head. Hold this position.
The aim is to have no space between
your lower back and the floor. If
there is a space, the first step is to
place your arms by your sides. After
that you can raise your legs until your
lower back does press into the floor.
Back Extension: If you have a back
extension machine or Swiss Ball;
bend forwards as far as you can go
then raise up until you arch just past
being straight. If you have no
equipment, lie face down on the
floor, arch up to a skydiver position
and back down.
The Met Con: Complete as many
rounds as possible in 30 minutes. If
30 mins is too challenging then a 20
min or 15 min AMRAP can be used.
Toes to Bar: Hang on a bar and raise
your legs until they touch the bar. If
this is too difficult then raise your
legs as high as possible. If you have
no bar replace with V-Sits (Alex
demonstrates above and below).
Push Up: Standard push up with arms
locked at the top and chest touching
the floor at the bottom. Scaling
option is having your knees on
the floor.
Jump Squats: Full squat with hip crease
going just below knee height then
drive up straight into a jump.
Run: 200m route. If on a treadmill then
start the 200m once you reach your
running pace.
Fiona Bugler is a
freelance
journalist and
mum of two. Her
working life
revolves around
her passion –
running! She shares her experience
of life on the run.
The more I do…the more I can do! I know
I’m not alone. Have you noticed that the
people on the running club committee
are those with the busiest lives?
In the last month I’ve run two half
marathons. The first one was in
Brighton and I felt good, even though I
was aware of mileage in my body (70
the week before and 65 race week), I
kept going at a personal best Garmin
pace of 6:40. The race was long (they
added an extra bit by mistake) but I
was rewarded with an amended time of
1:28:17 for 13.1 miles.
The following week and I was in
‘drive’ mode: 36.5 miles plus some
good hard-core speed work and
circuits had been run by Thursday. I
completed on the sale of a flat on
Monday, and our new house on
Thursday at 11am. By 11.30am I was on
a train to Paris for a girlie break.
As we cracked open our first bottle of
red wine, I could feel myself winding
down. And doing less meant…. doing
less. What followed was a four-day
break from marathon training and a
trading of running shoes for high boots.
Back to reality and training on
Monday morning and it was time to do
more once again! I ran 70 miles, and
threw in a half marathon and started
work on a six-week, challenging
renovation project on our new property.
It’s a tale of two ‘Halves’… Doing
more can also mean running slower!
This time I ran around seven minute
mile pace and I stumbled across the
finish of the Eastbourne Half in 1:32.3.
More, more, more needs to be
balanced with less, less, less. Rest and
recovery, as I know only too well, are
part of the marathon-training package.
My challenge for this month is to
balance the required amount of ‘more’,
with a little bit of ‘less’, so by April 22nd
I run the best I can.
PERFORMANCE
THIS MONTH we are doing a wod (workout of the day) from CrossFit
Tonbridge. The WOD is split into 2 sections; strength and a met con
(metabolic conditioning).
THE WOD
Strength: Tabata Dish Hold for 6 intervals (20 seconds of work followed by
10 seconds of rest for 3 minutes). Back Extension 4 x maximum
repetitions (rest 30-45 seconds between sets).
The Roving
RUNNER
PERFORMANCE
NUTRITION
Lucy-Ann Prideaux is the founder of Simply Nutrition, a health
and performance consultancy offering nutrition assessments
and coaching options for athletes and non-athletes alike
Q
What should my diet consist of two weeks prior to
the London Marathon?
Your diet leading up to the Marathon should be no
different than your year-round diet, i.e. a diet that is rich
in fresh fruits and vegetables, natural wholegrains such
as rice, quinoa or barley, and quality proteins from fish,
lean, clean meats (hormone and antibiotic free) and
free-range or organic eggs and dairy where tolerated.
You should be eating enough to meet your energy
requirements and no more. It’s unnecessary to eat vast
amounts of carbohydrates or extra calories during this
time. In the final 2-3 days leading up to the race, as your
training volume significantly drops, simply eat very
regularly, focusing on small energy-rich simple meals
every 3 hours or so to ensure you continually top-up
your muscle energy stores.
Q
What should I have for breakfast the morning of the
London Marathon?
A carbohydrate-rich porridge made from oats or quinoa, or
simply a bowl of rolled oats, oatmeal or muesli with milk,
sliced banana and yoghurt would be ideal on the morning
of the Marathon. These sorts of meals are easy to digest,
contain a mix of low and medium GI carbohydrates, with a
little added protein and minimal fat, all of which will top up
liver glycogen stores, and help keep blood sugar levels in
check. If you find it difficult to eat before a race, or you
haven’t left enough time for a meal ideally 2-3 hours before
the start, a liquid meal such as a fruit and yoghurt smoothie
can work very well. Smoothies are perfect for those who get
nervous, as nerves and
anxiety upset digestion,
and smoothies are
easy to digest. As with
the night before, you
should ideally eat a
familiar meal, and one
that you’ve practised
eating before a long
training run.
Q
What should I eat the
night before the
London Marathon?
An easy-to-digest light meal
with familiar foods is the
best option the night before
a big race. Don’t make the
mistake of eating a large,
heavy meal, as you’re likely
to feel very sluggish for the
race. Eat a normal sized meal
consisting of low-medium GI
carbs, lean protein and
some vegetables. Good
meal examples might
include grilled turkey breast
or poached fish with rice
and vegetables, chicken and
vegetable stew with baked
or new potatoes, or a stir-fry
with quinoa or rice. Keep it
simple, and have a fresh fruit
snack before bed.
REGISTERED NUTRITIONIST, LUCY-ANN PRIDEAUX, WWW.SIMPLY-NUTRITION.CO.UK
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RACES
Gem of a city
Dave Major finds time to run a marathon
and have a little holiday in Gran Canaria
few miles. I had not run in shorts and
vest for some time now, so I decided to
make the most of the weather. My wife
Linda, who unfortunately was injured
and unable to run, took the time out to
walk along the same promenade, which
seemed to be a very popular pastime.
The Friday before the race we
decided to head north to our hotel in
Las Palmas. Within 1 hour we had
arrived at our new base for race
weekend near Las Canteras beach.
A full day of exploring the area gave
us enough time to enjoy this new
location and second part of our holiday
prior to the mandatory race registration
on Saturday.
B
ack in January it was mid
winter, the post Christmas and
New Year blues were starting to
creep into my daily life. Training
had become more difficult due to the
weather and dark nights but I wanted
to maintain basic fitness. I thought
“Why not escape the weather at home
and have a holiday with a run?” So off I
went to the Gran Canaria Marathon.
Bustling metropolis
Las Palmas is a gem of a city that
combines a beautiful beachfront area
with a bustling metropolis. Almost half
the population of Gran Canaria live in
Las Palmas though it still provides a
laid back feel to life.
You also could be forgiven for
thinking that Las Palmas was not big
enough to organise and cope with a
marathon. Well, it is the largest city of
the European Union that is outside
Europe. Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and
Valencia all have marathons, so it’s
logical to be the next on the list.
Happy holidays
Our travel club had decided to
combine a holiday with a run and
Registration day
therefore the six days prior to the race
were spent in the south of the island in
a large tourist resort called Maspolamas.
As with all good holidays, the choice
should be yours but on a serious
running note if you were planning to
run the Marathon des Sables in the
spring, then the sand dunes available to
you would be a perfect training venue.
For me, it was all about leisure,
though it would be good to get out for a
A short taxi or bus ride to the sports
centre was the easiest option, however
we decided to take a leisurely stroll to
collect our number and take in some of
the course. If you are familiar with
Spanish registrations, then this one
followed the same format. Once you
collect your race number and chip, you
normally receive some upfront goodies.
This included a technical t-shirt and
running hat, goody bag, local literature
and drinks. In keeping with the
conditions the expo was outside in the
With this being my
485th marathon the
5 hour 30 minute time
limit was ample for
me to finish.
Ready to run
The kind weather allowed us to leave
the hotel changed and ready to run. The
forecast for a warm day was welcome
by all, though the 4 hour plus runners
would be topping up their tan a little bit
more than they may have liked. The
course was 2 laps on closed roads,
quite a distinct difference to most road
races held in the UK, where we have to
share our event with the Sunday
shopping traffic. The half marathon and
marathon runners set-off together at
9am, making the race much bigger,
however wide roads created little delay
in getting all across the start line.
Local entertainment, bands,
enthusiastic supporters and helpers
kept the runners amused whilst we
migrated our way along the coast, down
the promenade of Las Canteras and up
into the commercial and old town areas
eventually returning back to the start.
Whilst in the old town, normal Sunday
life was only slightly hindered, and
meeting points frequented by locals for
centuries, were still going about their
normal ritual of open air chess, family
lunches and general catching up with
the neighbours.
Genuine support
The marshals and police strictly
controlled the traffic and, although
disruptive no doubt, most car users
seemed to be genuine in their support.
In truth, I couldn’t understand what they
were saying and, therefore it could
have been nothing of the sort.
The drink stations were maintained
by groups of volunteers and well
stocked with food, water and sports
drinks but, despite the language
barrier, you were able to pick up the
genuine vibe of support from all helping.
Although the second lap was solely
for marathon runners the promenade
had got busier and Linda and other
non-runners were supporting from the
comfort of one of the many pavement
cafés. Not a bad way to sit out a race if
you are injured or a non-runner and this
is certainly a location where a nonrunner can have an enjoyable time.
Enjoy the run
The vast majority of runners had
entered the half with a field of almost
2,000 and the ever popular 10K
distance supported with over 800.
This allows those runners who don’t
quite want to run long distances the
opportunity to experience a relatively
large international event. The marathon,
it appears, is still regarded as the
‘main event’ though only attracted
500 runners.
My attitude to running is one of
completion and enjoyment, rather than
a time-orientated goal. With this being
my 485th marathon the 5 hour 30
minute time limit was ample for me to
finish, despite my holiday waistline
leaving me a lot bigger than I would
like. My 4:49 time was comfortable and
although I was towards the back of the
field, I never felt pressurised by the
organisation.
Upon completion you receive a
bespoke medal along with another
technical t-shirt. The finisher t-shirts
were different colours based on the
distance completed. Free food and
drink were again plentiful.
Totally recommended
The thing I enjoy most about these trips
is the social element and meeting up
afterwards, in most cases, turns out to
be a dissection of the race and its
organisation. I am pleased to say that all
felt this was a worthy addition to the
international marathon calendar and
one that they would recommend.
The three days in Las Palmas were
not nearly enough time to experience
what the city had to offer in our opinion.
Having run through new areas we all
felt it would have been great to have
another full day to take in the sights that
we had passed on our run. Irrespective
of your speed, sometimes the things
you see on the course deserve a little
bit more attention than you can
realistically give while running. The
remedy is easy as next year’s date has
already been released and we look
forward to returning.
The Travel Club is hosted by
www.madeyarun.com and provides its
members with a variety of not for profit
tours throughout the year. Membership
is by annual subscription.
Entries are now open for the next
edition scheduled to take place on
20th January 2013.
RACES
sun. Pasta was served late afternoon
and was free to all runners. The rest of
the day was spent relaxing around the
beach area with the only dilemma
being which one of the numerous
restaurants to book for the evening.
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THE BRITISH 10K
ust 19 days before the opening
ceremony of the London Olympics,
on Sunday 8th July, the British 10K
will take place with up to 25,000
runners taking to the streets of
central London.
The event has a major new sponsor
and the organisers expect it to be
bigger and better than ever. The roads
will be closed to traffic, more toilets will
be available and the medals are even
better! Every runner will receive a
unique t-shirt with your race number
printed on it, which must be worn
during the race.
SPECTACULAR EVENT
At the Opening Ceremony on London’s
world famous Piccadilly, Heather Small
(formerly of M People) will perform
her single Proud. She previously sang
this song before a packed audience
in front of Buckingham Palace during
the closing ceremony of the 2008
Beijing Olympics.
Entrants this year will also be able to
download a unique training app onto
their mobile phone. In addition, all
charity and corporate teams, and
individual gold guaranteed entrants
will receive chip timing as well as a
downloadable official race photograph
(of identifiable runners) within their
race entry.
Plans are well advanced for a
spectacular event with significant PA
systems placed around the 10K race
route. Out of the 25,000 entrants from all
over the UK, up to 10,000 runners will
be coming from overseas to pack out
central London. Don’t miss out and
enter today as entries are already up
2000 more than this time last year.
FAMOUS LANDMARKS
The runner friendly distance of 10K is
perfect for seasoned runners hoping
for a PB and still doable for those new
to running. Plus the list of landmarks
you will be passing is breathtaking.
Starting on Piccadilly outside the
world’s first Hard Rock Cafe close to
Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch,
the race route passes the iconic Ritz
Hotel, St. James’s Palace (former London
home of Princes William and Harry),
Trafalgar Square (the venue of so many
historic sporting occasions, including in
recent years, the victory parade of the
2003 England World Cup Rugby Team,
the English Cricket Team after winning
the Ashes and, of course, the live UK
venue for the 2005 IOC announcement
of host city to stage the 2012 London
Olympic Games!
The next historic landmark runners
pass is Golden Jubilee Bridge at the
junction of Northumberland Avenue
with Victoria Embankment - thus named
10 years ago during another Jubilee the Queens Golden Jubilee. Further
along Victoria Embankment runners
enter the great City of London, one of
the world’s leading financial centres.
Runners pass beneath the
magnificent dome of St Paul’s Cathedral
(designed by Sir Christopher Wren).
From here Tower Bridge can be seen in
the background with the Tate Modern
on the South Bank.
A ROYAL RUN
Following the River Thames along
Victoria Embankment runners head to
Big Ben. Here you cross over
Westminster Bridge to the London Eye.
Returning over Westminster Bridge
with the Houses of Parliament on your
left. You then enter Parliament Square
with the historic Westminster Abbey on
your left (the venue of wedding of
Prince William and Kate Middleton).
From here you run along Victoria Street
past New Scotland Yard before coming
back along Victoria Street to Parliament
Square. Circling around the north side
of the square, the race route turns left
into Parliament Street before entering
Whitehall - the portal of British
Government. Passing the entrance to
Downing Street, the official London
home of the British Prime Minister,
you cross the finish line north of the
Cenotaph (the nations national war
memorial) in front of the Royal
Horse Guards Parade opposite
Banqueting House.
All runners are encouraged to enter
this superb 12th anniversary British
10K. Apart from all the sites you will
pass you can and should make a
weekend of it, as not only will central
London be dressed with Union Jacks to
welcome you, there’s so much for you to
see: museums, art galleries, theatres
with some fantastic restaurants and
traditional Victorian pubs!
QWith places filling up fast enter
now at: www.thebritish10klondon.
co.uk
AMBITION
ACCOMPLISHED!
I
’ve achieved one of my lifetime
ambitions in completing the London
Marathon. I had extra incentive to
run the marathon in 2011 as I sadly lost
my father the previous summer. I
dedicated my run to the memory of my
dad, who spent his final days at St.
Leonard’s Hospice in York, after losing
his battle with cancer. The team at the
hospice looked after dad so well and
they gave fantastic support to my mum,
sister and I at a very difficult time, so it
was an honour to be able to raise £2,350
through sponsorship for Help the Hospices.
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
I hadn’t run since the 1980s so my
challenge really was a journey into the
unknown. I started training in the
January. Initially I trained on my own as
all I wanted to do was get round the
26.2 mile course. I had no intentions of
breaking any records or pushing
myself too far. I tried, wherever
possible, to combine my training with
my commutes home from work. A
friend recommended that the best way
to train was with a running club. I was
sceptical at first as I felt I was doing fine
on my own. I gave it a try and I’ve not
looked back since. Running with other
club members really did help my
training and I also enjoyed the variety
that came from the clubs track sessions.
After my initial plan of just getting
round I soon realised that I wanted to
achieve a reasonable time. As each
week passed in training I chipped away
at my initial target of five hours. In
preparation I completed a half
marathon in 1.42 and, with feedback
and encouragement from more
experienced runners, I finally settled
on a realistic target time of 4.30.
A TAD ANXIOUS
On the day before the race I phoned
BBC Radio London to talk about my
experience and to wish all the other
Trent Park and Help the Hospices
runners all the best for the big day.
Listening to others phoning in made me
realise that I wasn’t the only one to feel
nervous or apprehensive about being
able to complete the challenge. The
excitement of the occasion started from
the moment I arrived at the registration
in Excel. I couldn’t wait to get going.
The only disappointment was seeing
that I had to start at the back.
STEADY PACE
When the gun finally went I had to hold
back to ensure I didn’t set off too fast. I
settled into my stride and began to
really enjoy the occasion. I looked
forward to reaching mile seven in
Deptford where I saw my family for the
first time. Tower Bridge was also a
highlight and it was great to see the
Help the Hospices cheering team at
Canary Wharf who made me feel like a
hero as they shouted and cheered me
along. This year I’ve promised to help
out at one of their cheering stations.
After running through Canary Wharf
Martin Morgan’s
account of running
the 2011 Virgin
London Marathon
the miles and heat really did begin to
take their toll. I’m not sure I suffered too
badly through the wall but cramp was
making me feel uncomfortable. Despite
this I was still ahead of my target time
so I pressed on as best as I could to
reach my newly revised target of 4 hours.
By the time I reached the Embankment
I began to feel stronger again. I saw
friends from Trent Park RC who spotted
me and gave me a great shout, which
was a real boost and shortly after this I
saw my family again at mile 23. It was
now the home straight so I battled on. I
didn’t have much in reserve so I simply
pushed and pushed through before
reaching the finish line in 4.08:23.
JUBILANT FINALE
I had a fantastic time running the Virgin
London Marathon. I was elated at the
finish and I was delighted to raise
valuable funds for such a great cause. It
was an emotional experience for
obvious reasons. I’m looking forward to
running the Brighton Marathon in April
but I’m sure the London Marathon 2011
will remain my favourite as I ran it for
my dad. One thing is for sure; if dad
were here today he would have said
what a shame I didn’t do it eight
minutes and 24 seconds faster!
I didn’t get a place at the London
Marathon this year but hoping for 3.45
at the Brighton Marathon.
To donate to Martin’s cause visit:
www.justgiving.com/M-Morgan
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VERTICAL RUSH
Helping the homeless by running up London’s Tower 42
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his year Vertical Rush took place
on 1 March with a record number
of runners racing to the top of
Tower 42. Indeed, 1,200 supporters
rushed up the 920 steps over 42 floors
of the Tower to raise money for Shelter,
a charity that helps the millions of
homeless people in Britain.
TEAM BUILDING
If you think 920 steps is a bit too far you
can just race a third of the tower in a
team of three, which is new this year.
Sara Newman, Operations Manager at
Managed Networks decided to do just
that: “We had chosen Shelter as our
nominated charity last year and we all
felt we should participate in Vertical
Rush. However, the idea of doing the
whole 920 stairs seemed a little
daunting, so the relay option was just
the ticket.
On the day it became apparent that
levels of training differed from those
who had been bounding up every stair
case and escalator presented to them,
to those who had done nothing more
than quaff an isotonic drink before
arriving at Tower 42!
The Managed Networks teams had
been encouraging some healthy
intercompany competition and, prior to
the start of the relay, engaged in some
healthy competitive banter, whilst the
marshals explained the rules of the race.
Pre race nerves kicked in as the team
members waited on their respective
floors. As the first Managed Networks›
runner made it to the first handover
point everyone was shouting
encouragement, and then it was just a
blur of stairs and the fight to hand the
baton on as quickly as possible.
The teams reconvened at the top of
the tower, taking in the view and
catching their breath. Some in better
states than others! The way the whole
event was organised was impressive,
especially as we discovered that this
was the first time the relay had been
done. It was a great team building
exercise as well as asking our
customers and suppliers to join in with
supporting such a worthy charity.”
RECORD BREAKER
In the women’s category, Suzy Walsham
was the fastest with a time of 5 minutes
and 1 second – beating the previous
record of 5 minutes 20 seconds. Sofie
Shore was the fastest non-elite female
runner with 5 minutes 59 seconds.
Thomas Dold came first in the men’s
category, with a time of 3 minutes 58
seconds – breaking the previous record
of 4 minutes 22 seconds and the fastest
non-elite male runner was Andy Taylor,
with 4 minutes 57 seconds. Fastest team
title goes to the Heron PG runners,
captained by Florent Danset, and
respect is due to runner Paul Smith,
who attempted a record-breaking
Vertical Mile, racing up the 920 steps a
total of nine times.
THE LONDON MARATHON
Shelter have filled their places for this
year, however why not sign up for 2013?
You just need to raise £1600 for the
charity. They also have places in the
Great North Run, the Berlin Marathon,
and many more. Run a marathon for
Shelter and they’ll support you from
start to finish. You’ll get:
Q a training plan from a running
coach with personal email support
Qan adidas running vest free
cheerers’ t-shirts for your supporters
Qfundraising advice and support to
help you reach your target
Qa chance to meet other Shelter
runners at their Christmas party and
an after race reception where you
can relax, refuel, refresh and
rub down.
RISE IN THE HOMELESS
Unfortunately new statistics show a massive rise in the homeless across England. Figures
released earlier this year show 12,830 homeless applications were accepted between
October and December 2011 - a rise of 18% since the same time the previous year.
In London, the figures show a 36% rise over the same period. In seven London
boroughs – including Bexley and Waltham Forest - the number of homeless households
more than doubled over twelve months, with the biggest rise in Hounslow at 245%.
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On your
MARKS...
DJ Mark Goodier hopes for a PB at the
Virgin London Marathon. Natalie Lucas reports
Y
ou will have heard DJ Mark
Goodier on the radio at some
point because he really has
done it all. He started as a
mobile DJ in Edinburgh then went to
Radio Forth - his local station when he
was 18. He quickly progressed to Radio
Clyde and Metro Radio and in 1987 he
joined BBC Radio 1 and stayed for 15
years. His slots included The Evening
Session which he created, most of the
daytime shows and the UK Top 40 Chart
for more than a decade. He was a host
on the infamous Top of the Pops TV
programme and now has a very
successful mid-morning show on
Smooth Radio, plus he owns a
production company Wise Buddah.
A 30 YEAR BREAK
However, his latest project is running
the Virgin London Marathon this month
for TeamPB, the official charity
partnership of The Prostate Cancer
Charity and Breast Cancer Care. Mark
was a cross-country runner and ran for
his school growing up in Edinburgh. He
truly loved the sport. Unfortunately
when he was 11 he broke his leg,
busting his tibia and his fibula. It was
the start of problems, which culminated
in Mark not running much for nearly 30
years. Mark wishes he had sorted this
sooner: “About six years ago I said on
Radio 2 that I used to be a runner and I
was invited to run The Great North Run
for Anthony Nolan. My family laughed
and said I would kill myself, and that
was all the motivation I needed. So I
started training and have now
completed six Great North Runs.” These
days, in a good year, Mark takes part in
a half marathon every other month.
Who’s laughing now? If you get yourself
down to Hampstead Heath in London
early in the morning you might just
catch Mark training. “My morning run is
the best part of my day. I’m 50 now so
don’t feel like I can do hardcore
distance training, so I cross-train in
order to save my knees!”
Mark encourages his family to run
and his wife and 13 year old daughter,
Grace get out when they can. “My 18
year old son is very quick, I’m secretly
hoping he will do a half marathon one
day soon. I love half marathons and
really enjoy running a reverse split. I
start slowly and don’t get carried away.
I sit a little under 8 minute miles for the
first quarter and then kick it up and get
it to 7.30 minute miles for the rest. The
best ever half marathon time I achieved
was 1.33. I generally watch someone
pass me early on and see if I can catch
them up in 8 miles time. Last year I did
the London Royal Park Half in 1.35.”
NOT A TRUE VIRGIN
Mark has actually run the London
Marathon before as a few years ago the
Prostate Cancer Charity asked him to
“And this DJ isn’t slow
as he completed his
last marathon in
3.45. Not bad for a
50 year old with a
sedentary job!”
KEEP ON RUNNING
run for them. Mark’s father-in-law sadly
died from prostate cancer. “This was
such an unnecessary loss, as we know
what to do if we catch it early enough.
His condition was not discovered until it
was too late. It’s a cause that should be
highlighted for all ages. Once detected
you can deal with it. There is one simple
test that will give you indicators that
will mean further investigation,
however screening is not
recommended every year. I’m all for
preventative care. Rather than trying to
cure the disease why not stop it
occurring in the first place? It’s a cause
I’m very passionate about and I also
support the charity’s cycling events,
such as the Wiggle Jurassic Classic, a
cycle ride along the Jurassic coastline
taking place this summer in Exmouth.
This year I’ve already done Wales 100K
and the Stoke 80K.” Fortunately Mark
has some generous friends and over
the last six years has raised more than
£30,000 for the charity.
MIX IT UP
Mark is organised and follows a
training plan. He does interval training,
speed work and hill work to give him a
better chance of completing in a
reasonable time. Last month he took
part in the Grindleford Gallop 21 Miles
Off-Road Race. “It’s was really hilly and
Mark is a busy man with his radio job,
voice-overs, his production company
that manages Scott Mills and also
makes radio programmes, but he still
finds time for running. He wants to keep
running for a very long time. He stays
inspired by one of his friends who at 83
years old is an ultra-runner and still
doing long distance. He ends our chat
with: “Running is very therapeutic, it
makes me feel fantastic almost, like I
am flying.” We hope you fly around the
London Marathon Mark and get a
personal best. Good luck from RF.
Q Mark Goodier is running the
Virgin London Marathon for The
Prostate Cancer Charity and Breast
Cancer Care; the joint official
charities known as TeamPB. To join
the team visit www.teampb.org.uk
RUNNERS
hard work, so a flat marathon shouldn’t
be so tough for me.”
And this DJ isn’t slow as he completed
his last marathon in 3.45. Not bad for a
50 year old with a sedentary job!
However this year he wants to beat that.
Mr Organised has a five year plan to
get faster and faster each year.
He’s a lucky man - still doing the job
he loves, is fit and healthy and has a
great family. Indeed, he always wanted
to be a radio presenter and grew up
loving music. So I had to ask what was
on his running play list: “I love all types
of music from Stevie Wonder to Prince
to Joss Stone to the Beatles to Glen
Campbell to Michael Buble to SKA. My
pace is generally determined to what
I’m listening to in my head. When I did
the Royal Parks Half last year I was
listening to Green Day, U2 and the
Prodigy; music with energy.”
Running
INJURIES
EXPLAINED
This month our expert, Mick Habgood,
shares his advice on pronation.
OUR EXPERT
Mick’s experience reflects his keen interest in skiing,
cycling and running and he has focused on specific
ways to dramatically improve foot function within
static (ski boots/cycling shoes) and dynamic (running/walking) sporting settings. He identifies when a
client’s foot posture might delay rehabilitation. He
also works with orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons
on the pre and post surgical rehabilitation.
RUNNERS
WHAT IS PRONATION?
So what’s all this fuss about pronation? By quasi definition
– pronation is a ‘non-existent disease’ of foot mechanics
that almost every single person on the planet does, every
single step of the day. And when we consider that each of
us takes approximately 8,000 – 10,000 steps in that day,
that’s a lot of pronation to be had. Put simply, KEEP CALM
AND CARRY ON! Foot pronation describes a collective
movement of rolling-in that occurs in three different
planes of body motion (frontal, sagittal and transverse). It
is incredibly vital at heel strike and is a normal occurrence
in our gait mechanics. It’s the body’s natural shock
absorber and it also plays an important role in allowing us
to adapt to the uneven ground surfaces beneath us.
WHEN TO WORRY
So when is there a need to become concerned about it?
Runners and parents are usually on the front line when
seeking an answer to their own or their family member’s
pronation problem or flat feet. For me, the answer lies in
whether their feet are obviously asymmetrical in
appearance or whether their feet represent a rather
wobbly base of support instead of a concrete, stable
‘foundation-like’ structure. The one thing I always insist on
telling my clients is that it doesn’t matter how flat the feet
look, it’s about how much the feet move.
THE SOLUTION
Excessive or ‘over-pronation’ is frequently associated with
muscle fatiguing injuries such as shin splints (Medial
Tibial Stress Syndrome) and arch pain (Plantar Fasciitis). If
a client’s foot mobility is contributing to their presenting
complaint, then these movements are often decelerated
and orthotic insoles are frequently prescribed to cater for
this deceleration. However, using orthotic insoles in
isolation is a weak solution. Strengthening the intrinsic foot
muscles and wearing the correct and stable footwear for
your activity will ensure that your foot and lower limb
mechanics are working to their maximum potential.
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TO LEARN
A MEDITATION ON THE MOVE
Julia Armstrong is a lifelong
runner and all-round running
philosopher. She’s run a 2.36
marathon and ranks second in
the UK for V50. Every month she
shares her thoughts. Catch up at
www.runningtolearn.com
The London Marathon
The first time I ran the
London Marathon was in
1982 – I was 22 years old. I
had asked Nigel to coach
me. He had suggested I ran
six days a week and that I
never did so much one day
that I couldn’t run the next
– wise advice – which had
had a very steadying effect
and I was in shape to run
my first marathon, hoping
for a sub 3.
Due to the extreme
enthusiasm with which I set
off this was not to be! At 17
miles I stopped and re
grouped, started gently
again and gathered wind to
finish strongly, but just
outside 3 hours in 3.02.
I returned the following
year and lined up fitter than
the last, but I hadn’t been
well in the lead up to the
race and the last 6 miles
passed in a blur. I asked at
the finish line – which I
crossed this time in 2.54 –
“have I finished?” On
ascertaining that I had, I
collapsed and came too in
County Hall, on a stretcher
with all the other wounded
soldiers. It was a strange
scene indeed.
I didn’t return to London
until 1986. By this time I had
run a 2.47 later in 1983 and
a 2.41 in 1985 - both runs
were in the Dublin City
Marathon.
I decided I was going to
go for selection for the
Commonwealth Games in
the 1986 London Marathon.
I trained in Dublin.
Looking back, in some
ways, it was all so easy.
Apart from the weeks when
I was running 100 miles!
The day before London
1986, I had an upset tummy.
I went to bed at midnight
crying, feeling my
marathon dream had
eluded me. At 4am I went
down to breakfast feeling a
bit better. At 9am the claxon
sounded and we all started
running. The men and elite
women ran together then.
Five miles passed in 30
minutes; I started to move
through the field and I was
feeling good. Nigel was
there waiting for me “I feel
great,” I said and on I ran.
At 16 miles Seb Coe, who
I’d been friends with during
my very brief stay at
Loughborough, was
running the other way in a
group “Go Julia Gates” he
called. This was very
welcome as the Isle of Dogs
was desolate then!
At 20 miles I moved into
7th position passing Glynis
Penny who had always
been a source of inspiration
to me. She slapped me on
the bum and said “Go girl.”
I remained in 7th position
and the last two miles I was
running with 5 guys, feeling
amazing, racing towards a
PB and selection for the
Commonwealth Games
later that year.
2.36.32 remains my PB. It
seems another life in some
ways but I can still remember
the feeling of racing those
last two miles feeling strong
and fit and free.
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BEND IT LIKE
QUARRIE
Adrian Hill considers Jamaican sprint
champion Don Quarrie a dominant force
U
sain Bolt is the man of the
moment, leading a clutch of
Jamaican sprinters to global
glory. However, if you want to
see who laid the groundwork for this
explosion of talent from the Caribbean
island in the sun look no further than
Don Quarrie. If you could design the
most aesthetic running style it would
resemble that of the majestic Quarrie,
who was one of the leading lights of
the 1970s.
IN FOR THE LONG RUN
Quarrie competed in an incredible four
Olympic games, the first in Munich in
1972 and the last in Los Angeles in
1984. It would have been five but for an
injury denying him the chance of lining
up in Mexico City in 1968 as a 17 year
old, after he qualified for the Jamaican
team in the 100 metres.
His prowess earned the young
Quarrie a coveted place at the University
of Southern California. The facilities
and expert training took his talent to
another level and in 1970 he claimed
his first major Gold medal in the
Commonwealth Games 100m in
Edinburgh, promptly completed the
classic sprinter’s double in the 200m
and anchored Jamaica to victory in the
4 x 100m relay. Quarrie had arrived
and would be a dominant force in the
new decade.
INJURY INTERVENES
In 1971 Quarrie completed another
100-200m double, this time against
crack American opposition, in the Pan
American Games in the Colombian city
of Cali. Running at the 1,000m altitude
assisted Quarrie to sensationally equal
Tommie Smith’s world 200m record of
19.83 seconds. Surely Olympic Gold
was in his grasp; but fate was to
intervene once again. He cruised
through the 200m heats, but was lame
in the semi-final with a pulled muscle.
Massive consolation came in 1974
when he travelled to Christchurch, New
Zealand for the Commonwealth Games.
Quarrie pulled off the remarkable feat
of the `double-double`, successfully
defending both sprint titles. No athlete
had managed to retain either the 100 or
200m crowns.
Quarrie’s career was becoming a
fast-paced procession of astonishing
happenings…in 1975 he ran 19.8 for
the 200m for a second time, an elusive
world record in his own right eluded
him again. In an era when hand timing
was allowed for record purposes he
was clocked at 9.9 in 1976 to becoming
a joint world record holder at 100m.
OLYMPIC CHAMPION
The 1976 Olympics in Montreal,
Quarrie once again aimed to snare the
only medal he had left to earn. The
100m final was one of the classic races,
Quarrie was off fast and led the 1972
champion Valery Borsov…this was his
moment but then, in the undesired lane
one, Trinidad & Tobago’s Hasely
Crawford surged to the line to pip his
fellow West Indian by two one
hundredths of a second. There was to
be another opportunity, though, in
the 200m.
In the 200m final he was drawn close
to the inside but seemingly effortlessly
negotiated the tight bend and
majestically strode to the title. At long
last we could say `Don Quarrie –
Olympic champion`.
While many would have said enough,
Quarrie was urged on by his beloved
Jamaicans to defend his titles at the
1978 Commonwealth Games in
Edmonton, Canada – could he achieve
the seemingly super-human feat of a
triple spring double? The first stage
was achieved after another epic race.
Crawford was again in lane one,
Quarrie was in lane eight and this
time the roles were reversed with
Crawford scorching out of the blocks
and Quarrie staging an incredible last
20 metres to snatch Gold virtually on
the line.
ONE LAST SHOT
The obvious favourite for the 200m,
Quarrie ran his usual immaculate bend
in his semi-final but then almost pulled
up with cramp, before setting off again.
He managed to finish fifth but was
eliminated. There would be no double
this time.
Quarrie went out in the 100m
semi-finals at the 1980 Moscow
Olympics and could only finish third in
the 200m but he was back at the
five-ringed circus in 1984 for one last
shot. His considerable powers had, not
surprisingly, waned as he approached
his mid-30s, but he was eliminated in
the heats of the 200m. However, in his
final Olympic race, 12 years after he
first graced the Games, he was part of
the Silver medal-winning Jamaica team
in the sprint relay to complete the set
– Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Bolt notwithstanding, Quarrie is still,
and will forever be, lauded in Jamaica
and around the world. Perhaps only
Michael Johnson has managed to run
the 200m bend so effectively. A statue
of the great man stands outside the
National Stadium in Kingston and there
have been vocal tributes from some of
his native island’s top reggae stars to
the country’s original athletics icon.
RUNNERS
“Quarrie is still and will
forever be lauded in Jamaica
and around the world.”
DADDY’S BOY
RUNNERS
Dave McNamara explains how his deaf son
inspired him to take on an epic run for charity
W
hen my wife Michelle and I
were told that our baby was
deaf, we were devastated.
Like most parents of deaf children, we
had no experience of deafness before
Evan; instead we had lots of questions
and concerns about his future: Will we
ever be able to have a father-son chat?
Will we ever be able to enjoy music
together? What school will he go to?
When Evan was two, we contacted the
National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS),
the charity which works directly with
deaf children and their families.
We went to a free Newly Identified
Weekend that NDCS organises for
parents whose children have been
diagnosed with hearing loss. The
weekend was an important turning
point for us as a family.
There, for the first time, we were able
to share how we were feeling. We met
deaf people who told us about their
experiences and what they’d been able
to achieve. Their stories inspired us to
realise that, with the right support, Evan
can do anything he wants to in life.
Evan is now seven and over the years,
we’ve been able to turn to NDCS
whenever we need information and
advice. I am very grateful for everything
the charity has done for us all. Last year
I decided to raise as much money as I
could for them so their work with deaf
families like ours can continue.
In September, I embarked on a 400
mile run (the equivalent of 15 marathons)
for NDCS, beginning with a 57 mile run
from Wakefield to Wigan over
Saddleworth Moor. Already into
running, I had previously run three
marathons, but this new challenge was
nothing like I had experienced before.
As much as I was excited about my epic
run, I quickly faced crushing
disappointment: an injury stopped me
from finishing the first part of the run.
The sense of failure was massive. But,
looking back, I think it motivated me to
work harder and be more disciplined.
In March, I completed the second leg
of my run, covering a distance of 128
miles along the Leeds Liverpool Canal
in three days! Crossing the finish line,
with people enthusiastically cheering
me on, has definitely been my happiest
memory of the challenge so far.
I’m currently training for my final and
hardest run – 218 miles along the Trans
Pennine Trail in June. I run twice a day,
if possible, once in the morning before
work and then at lunchtime. These are
usually six mile runs. I think it helps get
my body used to having to start and
stop and also not having a full day to
recover. I also have a couple of long
runs a week – around 20 miles. I try and
use these runs to mimic how I will do
the long runs. So, if I have a particular
strategy I am going to employ, I will do
all my long runs that way. With running
twice a day, I try to eat what I will eat on
my runs so that my body gets used to
having to run on certain food.
I am not a super trim athlete who has
been running all my life. I am a 15 stone
person who enjoys doing some
running. I believe that if you are really
focused on your goal, you can achieve
it. If you want to give something back to
community, try something different and
be creative in what you are doing.
When I look at Evan, I see a happy
confident boy who is thriving at school.
We have achieved a lot as a family. I
feel very grateful for this, and proud of
setting myself this running challenge,
however gruelling it may seem.
David has pledged to raise £2500 in
aid of NDCS. You can support him by
making a donation at www.justgiving.
com/davesbarefootultras and read
updates about the challenge on his
blog: www.davesbarefootultras.
blogspot.com
If you’d like to take on a challenge to
raise funds for NDCS, please visit:
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
or call 0870 774 2444.
WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL BEST?
Whether it was your first race, the day you
ran your fastest time, or the run on which
your partner proposed, we’d love to hear
about your Personal Best running memory.
Send the details along with photos to us at:
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ask you to feature on this page and share your
story with the world. What’s more, everyone
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RACE FOR LIFE
Be part of this iconic race and help
Cancer Research UK in their battle
C
ANCER Research UK is
urging women and girls from
across the UK to gather their
friends and family together
and join the biggest fight against
cancer this summer by taking part in
Race for Life 2012 in partnership with
Tesco. By getting a gang together at
these inspirational fundraising events,
everyone can help beat over 200 types
of cancer and help more men and
women to survive this awful disease
that affects more than one in three
people in the UK.
Whatever age or fitness level, women
can walk, jog or run 5K at over 235 Race
for Life events across the UK and it only
takes an hour of their time. For those
looking for a bit more of a challenge,
there is also a 10K route available at
25 venues.
Emma Gilbert, Head of Race for
Life, said: “All women can embrace
Race for Life whatever their age, fitness
level or background to raise money for
all cancers. Every two minutes
someone in the UK is told they have
cancer. It touches so many lives and the
back signs worn by everyone taking
part are a moving reminder to us all
that women are taking part to celebrate
lives that have been saved but also
sadly lives that have been lost. We are
asking women from across the country
to unite, take part in the biggest fight
against cancer this summer, and raise
money for Cancer Research UK’s
life-saving work into all types of
cancers, because it is ‘all of us versus
cancer’ and together we can help
more people survive.”
Carol McGiffin said: “I’m a regular
at my local Race for Life – this will be
my ninth year - and there’s always such
an amazing atmosphere as women
come together to join the fight against
cancer. I lost my lovely mum to cancer
and taking part in Race for Life is a
great way to celebrate her life and I
feel like I’m helping to make a
difference. You don’t need to be super
fit to take part as it only takes an hour to
walk 5K so get a gang of friends
together and sign up now.”
Corrie’s Brooke Vincent said:
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by cancer at some point, so Cancer
Research UK’s Race for Life is a brilliant
way to get your girls together and
make a real difference to help beat this
awful disease. Not only will you have
loads of fun but you will also be joining
the biggest fight against cancer
this summer.”
Emmerdale’s Nicola Wheeler said:
“Cancer touches so many lives. I’ve
known far too many people, young and
old, battling cancer. Most, I’m happy to
say, won the fight but tragically not all.
Treating cancer is extremely important
but perhaps just as important, if not
more, is finding a cure. By taking part in
Race for Life you can help beat over
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difference. So get your mates together
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Race for Life unites people in the
fight against cancer and women get
involved with it for many different
reasons. Some are cancer survivors,
while others walk, jog or run to
celebrate or remember the lives of
family, friends or loved ones. Other
women simply want to come together
with friends and family to have a
great day and raise money to help
beat cancer.
Family and friends play a very
important part in Race for Life - many
volunteer at events, help with that all
important fundraising or simply cheer
on and support their loved ones on
the day.
Since it began in 1994, an incredible
six million participants have taken part
in Race for Life raising a massive £457
million to fund Cancer Research UK’s
vital work. In 2012, Cancer Research UK
hopes to raise £55 million.
Cancer survival rates have doubled
in the past 40 years and Cancer
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heart of this progress. But there’s still
much to be done and the money raised
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Run: 8.2 or 16 miles, Kingston, Surrey
Croydon Half Marathon
All proceeds from the entry fees will
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Paddock Wood Half Marathon
A fast accurate course on roads
through the hop fields and orchards
of Kent. Ideal as a warm-up for
‘London’. With excellent facilities
including ample parking, supervised
baggage store, refreshments and
physiotherapist. To fundraise for
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Dorney Duathlons
The USN Dorney Lake Duathlons are
excellent pre season race sessions.
Aimed at all abilities. Dorney Lake
offers super flat, fast and smooth
tarmac roads and paths. The cycle
path along the estate and access
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bike route of 6 laps.
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Peopleton Scenic Six
Eleventh running of this multi-terrain
6 miler around the lanes and fields of
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Buttermere Trail Run
Based in the beautiful Buttermere
valley set amidst a dramatic
landscape of high fells, wooded
slopes and waterfalls, a 16K route
along the shores of Buttermere &
Crummock Water.
www.highterrainevents.co.uk
FRIDAY 6TH APRIL
Broad Meadow Runs
Good Friday Marathon
Off road marathon race, starting and
finishing at Stratford on Avon Cricket
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Adults and kids of any
age can take part, and it is all in
support of children in
disadvantaged areas of the
world. It costs £25 to register
for the run (or walk if you
prefer) in beautiful Battersea
Park on a balmy evening by the
Thames. Every penny goes to
the charity Right To Play, who
use sport and play to promote
education, health, life skills and
peace to young people around
the world. £25 covers the cost
of a child taking part in these
life changing programmes for
a year; whether you want to
race, get fit, or have a fun
evening with friends and family
there will be thousands of
winners at the Right To Play 5K.
It takes place at 6pm on Friday
11th May, with a BBQ and bar to
celebrate afterwards. Sign up
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Chris Seeney [email protected]
07982 240521
www.broad-meadow-runs.co.uk
SATURDAY 7TH APRIL
The Bath & West Multisport Festival
2500+ Athletes, 12 races, 2 days, 1
amazing Expo. PLUS a 10K for pure
runners and every other type of
multisport you could want. Tim Peace
[email protected]
www.nakedstrength.co.uk
SUNDAY 8TH APRIL
Northampton Running Festival
Marathon, Half Marathon and
10K race options.
A brand new running festival in the
heart of Northampton. A flat course
running through the ornamental
gardens, round a beautiful lake with
some woodland trails thrown in. What
better way to spend Easter.?
Guy Travers
[email protected]
www.gobeyondultra.co.uk/events
07747 803090
Run the Bridge 2012
5 Mile Road Race over a traffic free
Runcorn Bridge on Easter Sunday.
Race starts at 9.30am, £12 club, £14
non-club member.
Amy Covington amy.covington@
halton.gov.uk 0151 471 7624
www.runhalton.co.uk
SUNDAY 15TH APRIL
Maxifuel Cycle Sportive 90K &
180K Distances
www.clubsonline.com
Maxifuel 5K & 10K Fun Run Dorney
Lake Windsor Race 4
www.clubsonline.com
Maxifuel Winter Sprint & Olympic
Duathlon Series - Dorney Lake
Windsor Race 4
www.clubsonline.com
Bridgwater 10K
Supported by Total Buzz Events and
hosted at Trinity Sports and Leisure.
The one lap route is largely on quiet
country roads and the course profile
is totally flat, so we expect some
super fast times. Stunning views of the
Quantock Hills and Somerset Levels
add to the attraction of this exciting
new race. If you are after a PB, or
looking for a flat and novice friendly
early season 10K, this is the place
to be.
www.1610.org.uk
Darent Valley 10K
The course is mainly rural and
undulating along country lanes.
Mrs Kay [email protected]
01732 883811
www.swanley&districtac.org
SATURDAY 21ST APRIL
USN Oner
78.6 miles in 24hrs. The mother of all
ultra trail runs. A triple coastal
marathon over the world famous
Jurassic coast line. A 24 hour time limit
applies to complete the course. It’s a
tough event. The weak need not
apply. Peter Mason
[email protected]
www.votwo.co.uk
The All Nations Triathlon
A chance for you to don your country
colours and take part for your nation!
[email protected]
www.thefixevents.com
Clandon Park Run
10K, 4K and Junior Run-4-Fun events.
Run around the private Clandon Park
Estate. Entries in advance only.
[email protected]
www.clandonparkrun.co.uk
01483 888000
SUNDAY 22ND APRIL
The Chilterns BIG DIPPER 100miles
Sportive - Henley On Thames
www.clubsonline.com
The Chilterns LITTLE DIPPER 100K
Sportive - Henley On Thames
www.clubsonline.com
Bolton 10K
[email protected]
www.bolton10k.co.uk
SATURDAY 28TH APRIL
Run Richmond Park 5K/10K
The course will take you around the
superb parkland. There are a few
hills but they make it more fun!
[email protected]
SUNDAY 29TH APRIL
Milton Keynes Marathon
Fast, flat course on roads and traffic
free cycle paths with spectacular
stadium finish.
Anne Hully
[email protected]
www.mkmarathon.co.uk
07771 570167
Greater Manchester Marathon
A fast, flat course taking in some
great landmarks. Come and get your
PB and be part of sporting history.
Simon Hill
[email protected]
www.greatermanchestermaranthon.
com
07790773738
WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY
Buxworth 5
Kevin Day [email protected]
07791 573 254
www.goytvalleystriders.org.uk
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SATURDAY 5TH MAY
Buxworth 5
A 5 mile road run on quiet roads, a
few tough climbs with the last mile
being flat.
Kevin Day
[email protected]
www.goytvalleystriders.org.uk
07791573254
Bewl Water half/full marathon
Very scenic route around Bewl water
Reservoir, 2 laps for the marathon,
one for the half. Medals & mementos
awarded. [email protected]
07788 411 912
www.hermesrunning.com
SUNDAY 6TH MAY
1066 RELAY
Second running of the popular 1066
Relay, a five stage off-road team
event covering 33.25 miles across
East Sussex.
Nick Brown
[email protected]
www.spanglefish.com/1066relay
07918907265
Kirkbymoorside 10K
A fast, undulating course starting in
Kirkbymoorside town centre and
heading out through the pretty
villages of Gilamoor and Fadmoor.
Catherine Eve
[email protected]
01751 430771
Barefoot Brighton
1K and 5K in Stanmer Park, Brighton.
No trainers please.
www.fastandfresh.co.uk
Frimley Park 10K
An annual 10K road race around
Frimley and Camberley, suitable for
all ages and abilities. Includes a 2.5K
Fun Run. Robert Fisher bobby.fisher@
hotmail.co.uk 07917 886 502
www.frimleypark.nhs.uk
TUESDAY 08TH MAY
LC Swansea Bay 5K Series
Flat, fast and scenic. Run entirely
along seafront promenade. Free
drink and meal to all finishers. Spot
prizes. Grant Howells sport@
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LISTINGS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
kenhowells.com 07860 460 532
www.lcswanseabay5k.com
FRIDAY 11TH MAY
Notts ten mile road race
A PB course. Flat straight roads
around the national water sports
centre. Great prizes and goody bag
for all. Aidan Jackson NottsAC10@
gmail.com 07815 030 554
www.nottsac.co.uk
SATURDAY 12TH MAY
Grizedale gallop
Fantastic 10 mile route among forest
trails on the English Lakes. Completely
tarmac and traffic free throughout,
enter the challenge for non
competitive runners and nordic walk.
www.runthelakesanddales.co.uk
SUNDAY 13TH MAY
Alton Water Run
Held at Alton Water Reservoir in
Stutton, Suffolk. Choice of 10K, 5K or
2K runs. And why not dress up for the
2K in fancy dress?
www.altonwaterrun.co.uk
Hastings Runners 5 Mile
A flat and fast course on the seafront,
starting and finishing at the Town Hall
in Hastings town centre.
Tony Demarco
[email protected]
www.hastingsrunners.org.uk
01424 442109
Kamikaze
Votwo are proud to offer you an
exciting and challenging Kamikaze.
Only 38 miles from the centre of
London in Pippingford Park, East
Sussex. The park once again plays
host to the ‘Kamikaze Final Sortie’.
The race will see hundreds of crazy
runners literally throw themselves
against hills, bogs, rivers and
obstacles. Many entrants complete the
adventure run for charity and others
do it for reasons best known only to
themselves! Peter Mason
[email protected]
www.votwo.co.uk
07855500149
Ultra Trail
Running Camps
Helping You Go The Extra Mile
Fell, Mountain or Ultra Runner?
Training & Coaching, Mountain Skills & Navigation,
Night Running, Alpine Altitude Training
Camps Designed by World Class
Adventure Athletes &
Mountain Professionals:
Andy Mouncey
Enduroman Arch 2 Arc
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SATURDAY 19TH MAY
Eton Super Sprints
Triathlon: 400m swim, 20K bike and
5K run. Dorney Lake, Eton
Bay2Bea3
10K coastal trail run along the
dramatic Anglesey coast. Graeme
Corlett [email protected]
0777 958 0655
www.thisonecounts.co.uk/
bay2bae3.htm
SUNDAY 20TH MAY
Brathay Windermere Marathon
1 lap around England’s largest Lake,
the ‘beautiful marathon’ is a
fundraising event to support Brathay
Trust’s work with disadvantaged
children and young people.
Alison Harris
[email protected]
www.brathaywindermeremarathon.
org.uk 01539439749
Richmond Park Marathon
The 2012 route will start and finish at
Sheen Gate. There are 3 laps, the
first being 12 miles, followed by 2
Tamsin trails (7 miles each) which will
take you up to 26.2 miles.
www.richmondparkmarathon.co.uk
BorrowdaleTrailRun
21K and 13K routes around the
shores of Derwentwater and into the
heart of the Borrowdale valley. Ian
Mulvey [email protected]
07811 184 812
www.highterrainevents.co.uk
Druridge Bay Marathon
Multi terrain marathon on footpaths
round lakes, beach and road.
James Manford jimmanford@hotmail.
com 01665 712711
www.northeastmarathonclub.co.uk
Riga, Latvia Marathon, Half
Marathon, 10K and 5K
Lovely city on the Baltic and 4
fantastic races. ‘Run away with us!
Running Crazy Ltd info@
runningcrazy.co.uk 02392 255033
www.runningcrazy.co.uk
Stoke Row 10K
The Pavilion, off Newlands Lane,
Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames,
Oxfordshire, RG9 5PS
www.runnersworld.co.uk
Sherwood Forest and keeping mostly
to forest trails and footpaths.
[email protected]
www.dukeriesevents.co.uk
Kirklees 10K Challenge
A great event for experienced
runners and beginners alike. All
proceeds go to the children’s work at
the church.
www.huddersfieldchristianfellowship.
com/kirklees10kchallenge
SUNDAY 27TH MAY
Shock Absorber women only
triathlon training day
www.humanrace.co.uk
Dorney Tri Challenge
Dorney Lake, Eton
Half distance triathlon: 750m swim,
20K bike and 5K run.
(individual & Relay)
www.humanrace.co.uk
Northants Ultra 35
‘Shires and Spires’
Lamport Hall, Northampton
A 35 mile tour of some of the most
interesting country houses and
historical sites in Northamptonshire
starting and finishing in the majestic
grounds of Lamport Hall.
Guy Travers
[email protected]
www.gobeyondultra.co.uk/events
07747 803090
Little Horsted and Isfield Fun Run
Starting at 10am, there will be 3
running categories - 1K and 5K which
are open to both adults and children
and a 10K which will only be open to
over 14s. It’s a fantastic cross country
route with medals will be awarded to
winners of each category. There will
also be a fancy dress category.
http://tinyurl.com/lh-Ifunrun
Surrey Hills Trail Challenge
(30K,16K,10K)
Get off the road and try something
different this summer! The Surrey Hills
Races will take you along the
footpaths of the Surrey Hills.
www.sloweb.org.uk/events/
surreyhills2012/
Eton Super Sprints
Triathlon: 400m swim, 20K bike, 5K
run, Dorney Lake, Eton
Triathlon Training Day
Dorney Lake, Eton
Bupa 10K race in London in aid of
the RNLI
This year’s Bupa 10K is held by the
organisers of the Virgin London
Marathon.
Rebecca Carver rebecca_carver@
rnli.org.uk 0207 620 7425
www.rnli.org/events
SATURDAY 26TH MAY
Dorney Super Sprints
Triathlon: 400m swim, 20K bike,
5K run. Dorney Lake Eton
Dukeries Ultra
The route follows a 30 or 40 mile
loop starting in the heart of
WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY
USN Dorney Lake Evening Triathlons
The USN Evening Triathlon at Dorney
lake is the perfect after work stress
buster or mid week racing fix. Held
at the super fast and flat
Dorney venue.
EVENTS
THE BACCHUS
BACCHUS HALF MARATHON AND FULL The wine marathon is back for a 2012
vintage... You’re all invited to walk, run, race or win... And kids can race too...
WHEN Sun 9 Sept 2012, 11am RACE VENUE Denbies vineyard, Dorking, Surrey
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running event full of fun, then this
one is definitely for you.
Events to Live and Denbies Wine
Estate, England’s largest vineyard in
Dorking, Surrey are pleased to
announce the 3rd Bacchus Marathon
and Half-Marathon, which will take
place on Sunday 9th September 2012.
Events to Live calendar already boasts
the Surrey Badger Half marathon and
Surrey Spitfire 20 amongst others.
Children’s races are also available
including the popular Space Hopper
time trial.
Race director, Alan Burrows says:
“The idea for this event stems from the
Medoc Marathon. Runners get a chance
to sample local wine from Denbies
Vineyard while competing in the race.
A full or half marathon option is
available and we welcome people who
would rather walk and enjoy the day if
they prefer. The race is designed to
celebrate running, the award winning
Denbies wines and the local Surrey
Hills scenery. It will also raise some
money for the Children’s Trust Charity.
In the past two years the event has sold
out. Participants include many
international runners. This year entries
have been extended to 1000 and we
fully expect to sell out. This can only
add to the terrific atmosphere the event
already has. Powerbar UK sponsor the
event providing gels for all runners
around the route. Local specialist
running store, Run to Live, also provide
much needed support behind the scenes.”
This unique event has breathtaking
scenery. It takes place just prior to the
grape harvest and runners will be able
to sample Denbies award winning wine
as they run through the spectacular
scenery of the Surrey Hills and North
Downs. Although the emphasis is on fun
this is a race and there are prizes
including one for best fancy dress.
There are water stations every other
mile with wine tasting and nibbles. The
last mile is all downhill, with glorious
views overlooking the splendid Mole
Valley in Surrey and Denbies Wine
Estate. At the finish you are greeted
with a bespoke medal, technical T-shirt,
tea and coffee, fruit, cake and a hog
roast BBQ, washed down by a glass of
Denbies fine wine. There is a team of
sports masseurs from local business,
Fine Fettle, to ease those aching muscles.
Nicky Donbavand, Managing Director
of Events to Live said: “We are really
excited to be able to organise this
event for its third year. As well as
raising money for The Children’s Trust
we are also hoping to generate a lot of
interest and boost visitors to the area.”
Jeannette Simpson, Denbies
Marketing Manager commented:
“Denbies is England’s largest vineyard
and produces a range of 12 award
winning wines, all of which can be
sampled en-route. This is designed to
be a real fun event – fancy dress is
encouraged and there will be a post
race BBQ to add to the party
atmosphere!” Last year Denbies
Vineyard were awarded the ‘Best Wine
in the World’ accolade for their Chalk
Ridge Rose in the International Wine
Challenge Competition.
There is music at the start and finish.
Fancy dress is strongly encouraged to
get people in the mood for the
occasion. A video of last year’s event
can be found via the official website at
www.eventstolive.co.uk
There is a generous six and a half
hour cut-off for the marathon. For those
who want a shorter event, the Half
Marathon option is also available. With
a five and a half hour cut off for the half
it is suitable for walkers as well as
runners. Participants intending to raise
money for the Children’s Trust are most
welcome. Runners can also raise money
for their own charity. Groups of ten or
more runners attract a 10% discount on
entry. Apply to Alan at info@
eventstolive.co.uk for more details.
QIf you want to be part of a fun and
exciting event then sign up today. For
more information visit
www.eventstolive.co.uk.
www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk
Peterborough
Perkins Great Eastern Run
Sunday 14 October 2012
One of the UK’s top half marathons
Half Marathon 10:30am Fun Run 10am
Principle Sponsor
UK Road Race Championship 2012 event
Part of the runbritain 2012 Grand Prix Series
LISTINGS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Peter Mason
[email protected]
www.votwo.co.uk
Petworth Park 10K
The Midhurst Milers would like to
invite you to the first Petworth Park
evening race. The race will be run in
National Trust Parkland and will be a
2 lap run on grassy trails with super
views of the South Downs and
Petworth House. There will be a race
shop, chip timing service, good
facilities and great overall and age
group prizes.
www.sportssystems.co.uk
SATURDAY 2ND JUNE
Orion Harriers Forest Five
Friendly, low-key, 5 miles on easy
trails in London’s beautiful Epping
Forest. Bob Jousiffe
[email protected]
07709 206 897
www.orionharriers.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE
Silverstone Evening Duathlons
A unique opportunity to race at the
spiritual home of British motor sport.
Based at the brand new Porsche
driving experience centre. Racing
takes place on the actual Formula 1
Grand Prix
www.votwo.co.uk
SATURDAY 9TH JUNE
USN South Cerney Triathlon
Held at Bowmoor Sailing Lake in
Gloucestershire. Two triathlons:
Standard: 1.5K Open water swim,
40K Bike, 10K Run. Sprint: 750m
Open water swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run,
Peter Mason
[email protected]
www.votwo.co.uk
[email protected]
SUNDAY 10TH JUNE
Dartmoor Discory Ultra Marathon
32 miles 674 yards across the
stunning Dartmoor National Park.
Starting and finishing at Princetown.
This year’s race is now full, but a
reserve list is available.
www.teignbridgetrotters.co.uk
Shock Absorber Women
Only Triathlon
Novice Triathlon: 200m Swim, 5K Bike,
2.5K Run. Sprint Triathlon: 400m
Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run
Challenge & Relay Triathlons: 800m
Swim, 30K Bike, 7.5K
FunFest 5K
The FunFest 5K is part of a 2 day
event in Victoria Park, Southport,
there are 2 races a 2K at 9am and
5K at 10am, by taking part in either
of the races you gain free entry to
the rest of the days events. Big Prize
list for the 5K 1st 3 Men & Women
plus vets. Goody bag with medal
and t-shirt for all runners.
For more information and how to
enter visit www.funfest5K.co.uk
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SUNDAY 17TH JUNE
Toshiba Windsor Triathlon
Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim, 30K
Bike, 5K Run. Olympic and Elite
Triathlon: 1.5K Swim, 42K Bike, 10K
Run Windsor
Karrimor Great Trail Challenge
A new off road running event has
been announced for the Lake District
by Nova International, Britain’s
leading sporting mass participation
events company and organisers of
the Bupa Great North Run. The
Karrimor Great Trail Challenge will
take place on Sunday 17th June, with
10K, half marathon and marathon
distances - all starting and finishing in
Fitz Park, Keswick.
www.greattrailchallenge.org
Huntingdon 10K Charity Run
Father’s day chip-timed run,
multi-terrain, from Alconbury airfield.
Medals and mementos for finishers.
Also 3K fun run and Community Fair.
Bob Hulstrom
www.huntingdon10kcharityrun.co.uk
SATURDAY 23RD JUNE
St Dominick’s 5 Mile Dash
Near St Mellion, Cornwall.
This is a 5 mile undulating course
taking you through scenic, lovely
country lanes.
www.theplymouthmusketeers.
web.com
[email protected]
SUNDAY 24TH JUNE
Maxifuel Half Iron Distance
Triathlon – Marlow
www.clubsonline.com
Friston Forest Trail Runs
10K hilly off road run and a 4K
fun run.
Graham Lee mdp-triathlon
@hotmail.co.uk
www.multisport-management.co.uk
07774 003 961
SATURDAY 30TH JUNE
[email protected]
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www.tonbridgehalfmarathon.co.uk
Affiliated Entry : £18
Non-affiliated Entry : £20
Organised with support
from Tonbridge AC and
Tonbridge & Malling
Borough Council
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A demanding 5-stage, 230K route
through the Natural Parks of the
Granada Province in Southern
Spain with high temperatures
(35-40C), numerous long climbs
and scenic trails.
[email protected]
0034.651.344466
www.alandalus-ut.com
SATURDAY 14TH JULY
The BIG Thames Open Water Swim
Series - Marlow River Swim 750m
1.5K & 3K.
www.clubsonline.com
SUNDAY 15TH JULY
Maxifuel Olympic & Sprint Distance
Triathlon – Marlow
www.clubsonline.com
The Maldon Triathlon
Sprint Distance - 750m Swim, 28K
Cycle, 5K Run & Olympic Distance
1.5K Swim, 45K Cycle, 10K Run.
Jamie Cooper
[email protected]
www.dengieevents.co.uk
07947308543
SATURDAY 21ST JULY
HAYTOR HELLER
Approx 6 miles off road running in
the heart of glorious Dartmoor.
SUNDAY 29TH JULY
Fambridge Yacht Haven Half
Iron Triathlon
1.9K Swim, 90K Cycle, 18K Run.
Jamie Cooper
[email protected]
07947308543
Brighton Trailblazer Run
10K trail run situated on outskirts of
Brighton in the South Downs National
Park. Cakes, drinks and medals for
all finishers.
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Mizuno Half Marathon
8K
Sunday 21 October
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www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl
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07917 753704
The Doughnut Dash
The fun 5K takes place in Portsmouth
and involves runners completing 3K,
then eating three Krispy Kreme
doughnuts, before finishing the final
2K. There is not a race like it in the
UK – the idea was brazenly stolen
from America and an event in North
Carolina. It takes place over the first
weekend of the Olympic Games with
all monies going to the Hampshire
Autistic Society.
www.doughnutdash.co.uk
SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST
TOTNES 10K
A scenic 10K route alongside the
beautiful River Dart, on footpaths
and bridlepaths.
SUNDAY 12TH AUGUST
WatersideTri Long Distance Classic
Challenge Distance: 800m Swim,
43K Cycle, 10K Run. Middle
Distance: 1.6K Swim, 82K Cycle, 20K
Run. Long Distance Classic: 2.4K
Swim, 121K Cycle and 30K Run.
Jamie Cooper
[email protected]
07947308543
SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST
Burnham Beeches Half Marathon
Parking at Farnham Park Playing
Fields, Beaconsfield Road, Farnham
Royal, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 3BP.
Fun run with swimming pool, changing
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W
hen Running Free’s editor, Nat, e-mailed me
that the next issue would be featuring the
London Marathon, I knew what I must do. I
am always looking for a running-related topic to write
about and now I could impress all my loyal readers
with my vast knowledge of this great event!
Ok, here goes. The London Marathon is a Marathon
that takes place in London…England, I think. It attracts
many elite as well as novice runners to this lightening
fast course.
Well, that’s about it. Now for google! Wow, there is a
lot more information on this little contest. Apparently it
can boast of being one of the top five Marathons in the
world, they are Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin and
London. You may have heard of them.
The first Virgin London Marathon was held in 1981.
This would make it a baby in diapers, relative to the
Boston Marathon. Current ages of the major marathons:
Boston-114 years old, New York-41, Berlin-37,
Chicago-34 and London- 30.
One could argue that what London has become in
30 short years is truly remarkable. I would like to
blame race organiser, Dave Bedford, for this success.
I have been a fan of his since the day I saw him take
the field out at 4 minute mile pace in the 1972 10,000m
Olympic final!
Although the Virgin London Marathon is relatively
new, there has been a Marathon contested in London
every year since 1909, when it was called the
Polytechnic Marathon. The name Polytechnic is not
sexy, and was doomed from the start. It sounds like
something a group of nerdy and brainy sadists thought
up in an underground think tank.
The London Marathon was founded in part by
former Olympic champion Chris Brasher, who wrote
after running the New York Marathon in 1979, “To
believe this story you must believe that the human
race be one joyous family, working together, laughing
together, achieving the impossible. Last Sunday, in one
of the most trouble-stricken cities in the world, 11,532
men and women from 40 countries in the world,
assisted by over a million black, white and yellow
people, laughed, cheered and suffered during the
greatest folk festival the world has seen.”
Wow, that is poetic! I wish I had written it.
Although London has yielded a world record
numerous times, the fastest time is now held by the
Berlin version, at 2.03:38. The rest of the Big Five,
Boston- 2.03.02, London- 2.04:40, New York- 2.05:05
and Chicago- 2.05:37.
You may ask, hey what about the Boston time, why
isn’t that the world’s record? Well, it so happens, the
course loses too much elevation, in other words, the
sucker’s downhill! And it was wind aided. There was a
stiff helping wind pushing the runners the whole way.
If a 100 metre record can be nullified because of wind,
why not a race that consists of 100 metres run 4,200
times in concession?
Now let’s compare the prize money of the Big Five. In
dollars we have Boston $150,000.00, New York$130,000.00, Chicago- $125,000.00, Berlin-$79,000.00
and last but certainly last, London-$55,000.00.
One could argue that what London
has become in 30 short years is
truly remarkable.
Some would say the London’s prize money is cheap
and inadequate. Nay I say. One can only conclude that
the brilliant English promoters are fully aware that
finishing this beautiful event is its own reward and
therefore they are immune to the trappings of greed
and corruption!
In my humble opinion, The London Marathon’s true
claim to fame is the World record run by Paula
Radcliffe. Her time of 2.15:25 may be the greatest run
by anyone, anywhere.
It just so happens, the next Olympic Marathon is
taking place in London where Paula has enjoyed her
greatest success. Wouldn’t it be great if this legend
won the biggest race of her life at the twilight of her
racing career? I know my eyes would start leaking.
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