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I ran the Marathon des Sables
From non-runner to the toughest race on earth, Devinder Bains, aged 33, tells how she got the running bug
19 May 2012

Get your trainers on!
Wavering over whether to go for a run? These four motivators should help get you out there
15 May 2012

Regain your running focus
It's important to recover after you've run a long race. Advice on getting yourself back in shape from trainer Lucy Wyndham Read
25 April 2012

Don't risk your life for a run
Runner Claire Squires collapsed and died just a mile from the end of the Virgin London Marathon. How can you stay safe?
24 April 2012
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How to survive a marathon
Seven ways to make sure you go the distance, all 26.2 miles of it
20 April 2012

Marathon day advice
Race place booked, training done, the big day approaches. PT Neilon Pitamber, on behalf of sportsshoes.com, offers some marathon day tips
19 April 2012

Long distance training tips
Training to run a half-marathon, marathon or even an ultra? These pointers should help keep your training on track
18 April 2012

5 benefits of barefoot running
Ready to kick off your running shoes? Running barefoot can mean no bunions, back problems or injury. Find out if it's for you
30 January 2012
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Lost enthusiasm for running?
Motivation, that's what you need! These tips from the ASICS PRO team should help get your running back on track
22 January 2012
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Ballot open for the Bupa Great North Run
Got half marathon ambitions? Now's your chance if you want a place for the Bupa Great North Run
09 January 2012

12 health benefits of running
A dozen health reasons for running should be enough to get even the most reluctant runner out on the road
25 November 2011
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3 ways to improve your running
Take your running to the next level with the right nutrition, gear and extra training
19 November 2011

Boost your running fitness
Avoid injury, boost flexibility and increase your running power with this super-circuit from Zest's fitness expert Jon Stratford
19 October 2011

Did you run the Royal Parks half-marathon?
Zest was there – and here’s how we got on at this year’s race
09 October 2011

Race day tips
Be prepared on the day you run a race with these expert tips from three-time 800m British champion Jemma Simpson
09 October 2011

Expert marathon running tips
Advice from the oldest ever Olympic marathon winner Romania's Constantina Dita, who took gold aged 38 at Beijing in 2008
07 October 2011

How hard should you run?
Get to know your effort levels in order to run to a training programme
14 September 2011

Essential running cool-down stretches
Fitness expert Jon Stratford's cool-down moves will help prevent injury, aches and pains after your run
13 September 2011

Essential running warm-ups
Forget the half-hearted leg shakes, Zest's fitness Jon Stratford has the warm-up moves you need to avoid injury before your run
11 September 2011

20 reasons to love running
Can't be bothered to get your trainers on? Give your running mojo a boost with these reasons why Zesties love to hit the road
07 September 2011
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