If you fancy a bit of brain use and variety to your running….. direct your attention to www.cityrace.org for this years City of London Orienteering Race on Saturday 10th September. This is navigation while running through the streets, alleys and estates of central London. Read more
Category: News
(Guest post) Injury and training research request
Dear Runners
I am currently studying for a MSc in Advanced Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, from Teesside University. To fulfill part of my course I am conducting research into “The Relationship Mental Toughness has with Coping with Injury and Rehabilitation Adherence in Runners” the study aims to look at any gender, age group and participation level differences.
(Member blog post) 10k Clapham Common Race for Life
So, this isn’t going to be as awe-inspiring as some of the previous marathon posts, but worthy of a post all the same! Read more
3 x 1 Mile Relay. Monday 20/06/2011
A wet, wet Monday evening in Battersea Park did not serve to dampen the spirits for a surprisingly fun relay race. The atmosphere was great, thanks in no small part to a large and vocal contingent from London Front Runners who entered about 7 or 8 teams.
(Member blog post) Richmond Park Marathon – Laura’s Race Report
While I haven’t been able to train with you all, I have been running on my own and a few months ago entered the first ever Richmond Park Marathon which took place Sunday May 15th. (Essentially 3 and a half rather hilly laps of Richmond Park limited to 300 runners). I’m happy to say I had a really good race. The weather and scenery were beautiful and it was nice to do a small, interesting event on trails, and paths and in the woods. Read more
(Member blog post) Budapest marathon??
Speaking of up-coming runs, anyone interested in Budapest marathon on 2 October??
Upcoming runs – anyone interested?
Here are some upcoming local runs highlighted by Niall if anyone is interested:
- Sunday 22nd May – The South London 10km- Wimbledon at 9. A.M
- Monday the 6th June – 2 miles – Battersea Park – 7 P.M
- Saturday 11th June – 10 Km – Battersea Park – 8 A.M
- Monday 20th June – 3 x1 mile relay (team event) – Battersea Park – 7 P.M
What other runs are everyone doing?
(Member blog post) Just follow the blue lines…
… for 26 miles, 38 yards. What could be simpler?
My third LM and the first flying club class, courtesy of the TV Times/Leukaemia Research team. Didn’t make the running any easier, of course, but at least I’ll be able to tell the grandchildren I once shared a tent with Sir Matthew Pinsent, James Cracknell – and Joe Pasquale. Read more
(Member blog post) Ariiiiiiiiiiibbbaaaa!! Maraton de Madrid!
Check out my time & I’ve barely raised a sweat!
First off, huge big congrats to all the VLM runners – fantastic stuff!! I was thinking of you all starting as I was into the first hour of my run!
(Member blog post) Jelly Tots…not Jelly Legs….
Sunday 18th April 6.32am, 4 Weetabix’s down and my stomach couldn’t take much more…the nerves were bad as the prospect of having a similar experience to 2010’s run was unfortunately at the forefront of my mind…. Read more
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