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Want to find the very best places to swim outdoors in London? In Swimming Wild in South East England (Vertebrate Publishing), outdoor adventurer Natasha Sones guides you to more than 100 of the finest rivers, lakes, lidos and beaches across London, the Home Counties and beyond.
As your mileage drops, doubts can spike, and marathon paranoia takes hold. Zaira Brilhante explains why this happens and how to manage it so you can arrive at the Start Line ready to run, not second-guess yourself.
Chafing is one of the most preventable marathon mistakes. With the right prep and a bit of skin‑care know‑how, you can keep friction from becoming a Finish-Line nightmare. Drawing on skin‑science expertise, Katherine Frizoni outlines how strategic use of Vaseline before, during and after a run can protect the skin in all weather conditions and even support recovery. We even have extra tips for those of you with sensitive skin.
Marathon training inevitably reaches a point where enthusiasm wanes, and doubt creeps in - it's simply part of the process. James Dunn explores why consistency matters more than motivation, how easing anxiety by focusing on what you can control lightens the mental load, and how breaking training into smaller, manageable steps can help keep you moving forward.
