I was surprised to see that only a 1:23 half marathon was enough, once I’d paid the few hundred dollars entry fee, to secure me a place in possibly the biggest running event in the World. A bit of research into hotels, flights, etc and permission from work to have some time off and I bit the bullet and went for it.
Back in February I had stumbled, during a running related web-search, onto the requirements for guaranteed entry to the New York Marathon.
I was surprised to see that only a 1:23 half marathon was enough, once I’d paid the few hundred dollars entry fee, to secure me a place in possibly the biggest running event in the World. A bit of research into hotels, flights, etc and permission from work to have some time off and I bit the bullet and went for it.
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As more and more people take up running, more and more new products are available to try to make things easier. More cushioned shoes, breathable t shirts, lightweight thermal tops, you get the idea. One thing that is becoming more popular is the use of headphones while out running. Reader Dan Rickman believes that runners should not wear headphones and discusses why, in the hope to start a healthy North East debate! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iain Twaddle's love affair with the grueling Chevy Chase fell race started as a teenager when he witnessed his Dad win the race in a record time. Ever since that day he promised himself that he would follow in his Dad's footsteps and be successful in what is considered the toughest race in the country. His first attempt was unsuccessful as was his second but he refused to give up. Follow his story of motivation, passion, hard training and refusal to accept defeat no matter how tough things got. Iain's in depth story is a personal account of what he had to go through to fulfill one of ambitions. Moving and touching at times, it's a great read of his incredible journey. To read his story click here. The marathon is not something you can just turn up and run, well not if you want to run it successfully! It can takes months of planning and preparation together with a bit of luck - and that's before you even get to the start line! David Appleby of Tyne Bridge Harriers takes us through his London Marathon story.... We recently asked our Twitter followers if any had competed in 3 races over the Easter weekend - The Elswick Good Friday Relays, a Parkrun and the North Tyneside 10k. Vicki Deritis and John Tollitt from Tyne Bridge Harriers were 2 that did complete the challenge and send in their story of a very busy weekend! |
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