Issue Eight
My mom is a born runner. As a girl, she would take the bus to school and gaze out the window imagining herself running alongside it. She had a scrapbook stuffed full of newspaper clippings about her idols Roger Bannister, Betty Cuthbert, Diane Leather, and the like. When she grew up she continued to run even though she often endured unwanted comments and stares from people who felt running was not a lady-like pursuit. Yet she persisted; even on the hottest, coldest, rainiest days she was compelled to get out the house and run… More
Good Grief – It’s Keith
Juliet Collins talks to one of the club’s longest-standing and best-loved members.
The Joy of Cold Water Swimming
Why would anyone want to swim in cold water? Coralie Frost clues us in on the positives of this popular activity.
From 3km to 90km in Five Years
Miwa Tonaki relates her amazing transformation from non-runner to Comrades finisher.
New Year, New Chair
Daisy Gladstone introduces us to Lan O'Connor, the new Chair of the Serpentine Running Club
The Companionship of the Not So Long Distance Runner
Simon Hardy discusses the interesting effects running has on conversations.
Running in the Clouds
Alastair Metcalf describes his experiences running the incredible Himalaya 100 mile stage race.
Run Juniors, Run!
Elizabeth Ayres introduces us to a new and enthusiastic generation of Serpies.
The Agony of Da Feet
Are blisters driving you mad? Kristin Duffy feels your pain and provides some tricks that might help.
Raising Active Kids
As a keen runner and new parent, James Edgar looks for tips on how to encourage children to be active.
A Runner’s Guide to the British Museum
What is the early archaeological evidence of running? Diana Valk visits the British Museum to find out.
Desert Island Races
Coralie Frost puts a running, swimming, and cycling twist on the Radio 4 classic.