Why we run
Why not join us on a Tuesday and have a go?
Runners, Yeah We're Different
Does running make you smarter?
Researchers at a German university think so. Read on
Runner's High: Truth or myth?
German researchers (again!) have proved that Runner's High exists
Stuff of champions
People become champions long before the finish line
Inspirational stories "Dad, when we were running, it felt like I wasn't disabled anymore!'' |
Andy's story
"Actually I am bored of running" I sighed wearily to Debs one night. "No you're not!" she ordered me, with a minor hint of panic in her voice. 8 weeks of running 5 times a week in the Polar watch testing programme for the Olympic Medical Institute was starting to take its toll on me. I felt like a slave to this little gadget strapped to my arm…
Kwok's story
Here is my account on the "race". The Flora London Marathon (2007) experience, lest I forget. After deferring from last year entry because of injury, and having done the Amsterdam marathon last October, I was in good position to appreciate the benefits of a proper training regime…
Martin's story
Good question, why do I run? The first inclination is to come out with a flippant response: “Well it’s faster than walking”, or “Because I can”. In reality, the answer’s complicated, at different times running fulfils different functions for me. On occasions it helps me relax (the fact that there’s not too much thinking involved suits me down to the ground!)…
Tony's story
Running is part of my lifestyle; it keeps me fit, it helps me relax, allows me to eat and drink without worrying about my weight and I love the races. Well that’s what I’d say! The race bag and long suffering lady better known as my lovely wife Katie would tell the truth…