Predict Your Time To Win →

26 AUG2010

10 days and counting down to one of Scotland's biggest race days of the year - the Great Scottish Run. To mark the occasion, SCOTTISH RUNNING GUIDE has joined forces with top running brand Mizuno and is offering everyone taking part in the Great Scottish Run the chance to win a fantastic prize. We want you to predict your finish time in either the 10k or half marathon and the runner who gets closest to their prediction will win a pair of top quality Mizuno shoes plus a top spec technical t-shirt. There are prizes for closest male and female runner.

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3 For The Price Of 1 →

29 JUL2010

The Moray Marathons 3 in 1 races take place each year, including a marathon, half marathon and 10K. The race day is now the longest running marathon event in Scotland and attracts 800-900 runners each year. Nicky Nash, of the Moray Marathon Committee tells SCOTTISH RUNNING GUIDE more ...

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Train Your Brain →

1 JUL2010

We all know the importance of training our bodies to achieve running success, indeed it is this training that allows us to go further and faster with every session we complete. However, just as important is the time spent training our brains - in other words using psychological practices to focus our minds towards achieving even more than we thought possible. SCOTTISH RUNNING GUIDE found out more...

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The Fastest 500 Marathons… Ever →

5 MAY2010

Steve Edwards vowed he would never run another marathon after completing his first in October 1981. Never did he dream that he would complete an incredible personal challenge 29 years later, becoming the fastest man ever to run 500 marathons, with an average finish time of sub 3hrs 30min.

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56 Day Euro Challenge For 50 Marathon Mark →

8 APR2010

Mark Cooper is about to take on the challenge of a lifetime, running 50 marathons across Europe in 56 days, raising money for the Edinburgh Headway Group. Mark tells scottishrunningguide.com his story...

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So You Think You're Breathless →

25 MAR2010

Illness caught Claire Grainger unawares but afterwards running played a significant part on her road to recovery ...

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Latest From Brooks & Mizuno →

9 MAR2010

Brooks Glycerin 8

The Glycerin is Brooks' top cushioning shoe. It has enjoyed a reputation for reliability, comfort and protection through its evolution. I remember the first Glycerin I tried on - it was like wandering about in a pair of carpet slippers - and for the next 500 miles or so they proved a solid friend. I wouldn't have used them on race day - I didn't think responsiveness was their best quality - but for high mileage runners in the heavier weight range the Glycerin has always been a very good solution.

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Chocolate Power →

10 FEB2010

The idea that chocolate could be good for you is simply too good too be true. Isn't it? Well not according to new research that has looked at the powerful effects of antioxidants for developing and maintaining a healthy immune system. A healthy immune system is essential for the body to perform optimally and getting good quality sleep and limiting the level of stress experienced helps maintain this system. What we eat also has an important role to play in maintaining antioxidant levels in the body.

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Chill Out with Thoosa →

25 JAN2010

Ladies running brand Thoosa have just launched their 2010 collection, with some fantastic additions to their (already highly successful) categories; Swift, City and Chill. The Swift range is made up of a runner's core essentials while the City range has been designed for the more modest and stylish runner to feel comfortable in an urban setting. The aptly named Chill range is made with bamboo charcoal fabric, ideal for winter running and so with the UK's weather seemingly stuck in a mini ice age at the moment, Angela Hibbs put two new items from the Chill range (tights and jacket) to the test...

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Cross Country - One Woman's View →

20 JAN2010

The third and final race of the Scottish East District Cross Country League was held on Saturday, January 16. The League which includes races for: girls and boys; juniors; seniors and masters kicked off in October in Stirling, before moving to Dunfermline in November and finally Broxburn this month. 19 year old Sarah Inglis of Lothian RC won the final women’s race, completing the 6k course in an impressive time of 24:11. Fife AC’s Helen Sharpe (29) placed runner up with 24:24, whilst Edinburgh AC’s veteran Jennifer MacLean (36) completed the very icy course in 24:40.

Christine Eadie (V45) of Falkirk Victoria Harriers finished in 55th position, out of a total of 73 finishers, with a time of 32:27. www.scottishrunningguide.com asked Christine to tell us how she got into cross country and to share her experience of the recent Broxburn race with our readers.

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