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‘The Bomber’ eyes skipping record
Former boxing champion Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham is hoping to set a new skipping marathon record as part of his latest charity challenge The Sheffield legend is taking part the World Marathon Skipping Record event in aid of The Children’s Hospital Charity at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. A former British, Commonwealth and European boxing champion, Herol [...] -
Marathon runners face muggy weather
Warm muggy weather awaits runners at the London Marathon this weekend as the country gears up for the hottest temperatures of the year so far, forecasters predict. In the South East and in London, which hosts the race on Sunday, the mercury is expected to touch 21C. Conditions are likely to be humid at the start of [...] -
Runners limber up for capital race
Tens of thousands of runners – as well as residents from England’s capital – are steeling themselves for this weekend’s London Marathon. In the lead up to Sunday’s race, plates of pasta and relaxation will be on the menu for the 51,266 applications who were accepted – more than ever before. Among these will be the usual [...] -
Beefy vows another charity walk
Sir Ian Botham has pledged to do another charity walk immediately after finishing his 10-day hike through 10 towns. The cricket legend’s latest walk marked the 25th anniversary of his John O’Groats to Land’s End adventure and helped raise money for his charity Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Also known as “Beefy”, Sir Ian finished his walk at [...] -
Katie Price quits London Marathon
Katie Price has been advised by doctors to withdraw from the London Marathon, fuelling rumours she may be pregnant with her fourth child. The glamour model, otherwise known as Jordan, revealed her decision on her website but did not say why she was pulling out of the race. She took part in the marathon last year with [...] -
Walking cuts stroke risk in women
Regular walking can reduce the risk of stroke among women by up to 37%, it has been found. Women who walk at speeds of 3mph or more, or walk for two or more hours a week, have a lower stroke risk compared with those who do not, research by a team of health experts revealed. Brisk walking [...] -
Adventurer on marathon challenge
Rosie Swale Pope, who completed a five-year round-the-world run in 2008, has set off on a new challenge in a bid to raise money for charity. The 63-year-old adventurer, who aims to complete 26 marathons in 26 days, started from her home town of Tenby, west Wales. She is hoping to cover 681 miles before the end [...] -
The North Pole Marathon
Thousands of people take part in Marathons all over the world, but the North Pole Marathon is possibly one of the toughest there is. The North Pole Marathon takes place at this time every year. Only a select few will run the race at the top of the world in extreme, sub-zero temperatures to finish on [...] -
More varied gym routine far better
Fitness instructors warn spending too long on one activity in the gym could see little benefit. Hours spent on the treadmill or cross trainer are not nearly as effective as intense 10-minute bursts of activity, Canadian researchers found. Interval training, whereby you repeat 10 short episodes of running or cycling at almost maximum effort for a minute [...]