Paula Radcliffe

Paula in 2012

kjelli — Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:37 am

Author: kjelli

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:37 am

kjelli wrote:

Now we know she will run the Vienna Half Marathon.
She also mentioned the Bupa 10 k in Manchester

do you think she will do bupa 10 k in manchester and london?

Asha Philip injured at the World Trampoline Champs

Eli — Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:11 pm

Author: Eli

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:11 pm

Double

Now, THAT does sound postively terrifying!

Is that an Olympic event yet? I've only seen the single trampoline event.

Some great articles about paula in kenya

Eli — Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:44 am

Author: Eli

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:44 am

She looks fine to me.

Paula has always been very thin.

That said, I'm relieved that she is running "only" about 120+ miles per week which is plenty! IMHO, it would appear that her training is being tailored properly to ensure that she toes the line 100% fit and healthy in London.

Sophie Hitchon

gerrymob — Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:05 am

Author: gerrymob

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:05 am

See athletics page on BBC site. Another British athlete doinjg brilliantly.

Read alll about it.

Gerry

Holly Bleasdale 4.87 no.2 all time!!!!

gerrymob — Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:02 am

Author: gerrymob

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:02 am

A great achievement, what a result.

Brilliant

Gerry

Three female athletes under 2.20 in Dubai Marathon

nevetssllim — Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:53 pm

Author: nevetssllim

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:53 pm

It sounds like the conditions couldn't have been better. It was about 12-13C and considering it's Dubai, I'm guessing there weren't any hills and the road surface was perfect.

Paula to run the Vienna HM

Eli — Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:05 pm

Author: Eli

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:05 pm

Very exciting news! Paula will do very well in this race, and it sounds like an excellent choice in the run up to London.

[Continually keeping fingers crossed for Paula to stay fit and healthy!]

training blog

hill strider — Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:00 pm

Author: hill strider

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:00 pm

Sounds like you had a lucky escape Paul

Good luck with your cross country on Saturday.

Now I have joined a running club, I am hoping to get back into the cross country running scene again.

World Marathon Majors

kjelli — Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:11 am

Author: kjelli

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:11 am

Does anyone know how this works. Does it start in the summer and end the next summer so its 12 months alltogheter. Is it only number one who gets prize money?
I see Paula has been number 7 a couple of times.

So, who will be in London to cheer Paula on in 2012?

midnightfeast — Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:09 am

Author: midnightfeast

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:09 am

It starts at 11am

I will be watching it on TV, like Jack it's too expensive for me to get down.

Lisa Dobriskey having a tough time.

MR Sir — Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:53 pm

Author: MR Sir

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:53 pm

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/athletics/8989615/Interview-Lisa-Dobriskey-begins-fightback-for-London-2012-Olympics-place.html

I really thought lisa was going to peak in time for Daegu last year after her excellent run in crystal palace, but she came second to last in her heat. Glad to see there was a logical reason for her poor performance and not it seems to be resolved.

She seems very injury prone, but when on top form can mix it with the best.

Heres hoping things come together for her this year.

A controversial opinion.

AlexM — Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:43 pm

Author: AlexM

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:43 pm

I think Bolt is an exception in that he is now a global superstar. While some of the others you stated are at the top of their sport (fairly or ortherwise), Bolt is so much better than that. As NS has stated, Usain was already a very good athlete before 2008, but outside of keen athletics followers very few people still knew who he was at that point. What I'm saying is that his breakthrough was somewhat exaggerated by the intense media fascination with him in 2008 (and since).

As for the topic on the whole- unfortunately that's the way the world works these days, as suspicions are high. I try not to think like that as it ruins the surprises in sport but sometimes I can't help thinking 'They must be on drugs, there's no way they can improve that quickly', particularly if an athlete is from a country which has a poor drugs record.

The fact is, no matter how scientific we can get about training, nutrition, coaching, injury prevention etc. sometimes an athlete does just make improvements for reasons which they themselves cannot explain. Think of it this way- if elite athletes all improved their times by the same amount each year, athletics would be nowhere near as exciting as it is now!

Race Blog

hill strider — Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:49 pm

Author: hill strider

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:49 pm

Well done Paul on coming into form at the end of the year.

Your mention of Wing brought back memories of when I lived in Aylesbury. There was a proposal to build a new airport at Wing, and I remember signing a petition opposing it. The slogan of the day was "Wings off Wing."

Happy new year!

hill strider — Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:00 pm

Author: hill strider

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:00 pm

Good luck with your resolutions Jack, especially getting into University. These days of high unemployment, it is especially important to get good qualifications.

I don't make resolutions, but do intend to keep running and racing until a good old age. I am now 66 and last year trained harder than for several years. I do most of my training runs on trails in the New Forest now, which has greatly improved my stamina and endurance.

Great Paula interview

kjelli — Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:55 pm

Author: kjelli

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:55 pm

thank you for this.

on a completely different note, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX45OVRzFgY&feature=related in this video I noticed that Paula is lefthanded.