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London Marathon running ... as a 10-year-old

Joining in one of the world's biggest races as a primary school kid has led to a lifelong love of the event for this coach.

Try these warm-up tips to get more from your running

Find out why static stretching before you run isn't a good idea - and what is!

Heat will hurt your stats

Running in hot weather can be tough so don't add to the hard work by comparing your performance in high temperatures with cooler days.

Relax! Pretend you're holding a crisp

Check out this effective technique for relaxing your hands, arms and shoulders when you are running.

How to run well in the wind

Battling the breeze can make your workout a misery but this video will help you cut through.

Running coaching pays dividends

Running's simplicity is one of its beauties but reaching your potential and staying on top of work and home life is more fun with a coach.

Give a little, get a lot

Racing right after a target event can be a risky business but becoming a support star give you back your mojo.

London Marathon dos and don'ts

Preparing to complete one of the world's most iconic races can make you anxious but these 26.2 tips should help as the big day approaches.

Runners: Time to be kind to yourselves

Running involves harsh self-criticism and judgement too often. Leo Spall makes the case for stepping back and seeing the bigger picture.

Race review: Happy Running at the Brighton Half Marathon

Perfect running conditions, pacers and a friendly vibe made this seaside city race a fun one to take part in for Leo Spall.

Want to become a better runner? Check your arms

One of the simplest upgrades many runners can make is with their arms rather than their legs, but far too many don’t even think about it.

Running motivation: an easy upgrade

If the way running benefits others is in your 'why' it could make a huge difference.

Scott Jurek: It's an exciting time to be a vegan athlete

Ultra-running legend Scott Jurek insists the benefits of veganism for athletes are no longer in doubt.

Marathon training: where it goes wrong

A survey of experienced runners showed they'd paid for training naivety in the past - here are some of the dangers for newbies.

‘Running should be a first-line treatment for depression … my life would be bleak without it’

A best-selling author makes the case for more people being given running as a treatment.

First-time marathon mistakes - and some last-minute advice

Leo Spall reveals the wide range of responses he got when he asked thousands of experienced marathoners to recount rookie racing errors.

Couch to 5k, parkrun ... then what?

The pathway for new or returning runners has solid foundations but after stage two the routemap gets a bit blurry.

Race review: NYRR's steamy Manhattan 7

Jo Sacks was reminded how hot and hilly Central Park can be in a first outing of this New York Road Runners seven-mile race.

Can you fuel like the elite at the world's biggest marathons?

Elite runners get individualised sports drinks delivery on major marathon courses. We found out if you can replicate the experience.

Making running a habit

Three top tips from a running author and journalist for beginners who want to get - and keep - running.