119 Days to Go: How to train for and smash your first marathon

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Rob says there were many doubters about whether he could do it: "The only person who ever thought I would do the whole thing was my girlfriend, and now wife, Nadine. She has also completed several Ultra-runs – including the amazing “Comrades Marathon” in South Africa – proving that speed is no definition of a “good runner”.

If anything, Lisa points out that as we will have been on our feet running for longer than the other racers we are actually more hardcore!What attracted me to this book was the promise that it was written by someone who describes herself as “ordinary” and only started running in her late 30s – maybe someone I could relate to even though I am not an ultra-runner myself. Lisa’s talks candidly about her running experiences; how the deaths of loved ones inspired her, about her choice of marathon head-wear and race nutrition, about the amazing people she has met along the way, and even to how to wee on the run! After he realised that I wasn't on a hidden camera show, he was more than happy to oblige, got the cut throat out. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Encouraged by this success he now pens a hugely popular weekly column in the Daily Mail, as well as running 500 Words, a short story competition for children.

and – phenomenally – all 840 miles from John o’Groats to Lands End in the fastest ever time by a woman! but the highlight for me was a particularly inspiring and glorious account of a training run in the shadow of the Golden Gate bridge… I challenge anyone to read the account and NOT want to be there running too!

On the other hand, I have not yet tackled this most inspiring of distances, but was still swept along by Phil’s descriptions of the places, the atmospheres, the pre- and post-race feelings, and the joys, victories and disappointments along the way.

Experienced runners who have completed at least 4 ultras in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Now I HATE carrying anything in my hands when I run, but in the hotter months it is important to carry water (and door keys! He has already turned the town’s Christmas lights on doing it virtually last year with his son and was a part of Marlow's Quiet Night In which also features Russell Brand and Tom Kerridge.