A weekend away, in the hills of the Peaks, with a 'herd of middle-aged women' was a great way to feel alive!

As you get closer to running your first marathon, now is the time to make sure that you are on track.

You wouldn't expect to go to yoga classes or the local boot-camp for free, so what's the difference with running?

So what can YOU do to help yourself stay on track? Give yourself the best possible chance of staying motivated with these tips.

Recovery weeks allows you to absorb the training from your previous 'block' and allows you to prepare to train better for the next block.