I was recently approached to see if I could help a local reporter get fit for the Great North Run. I was more than happy to help.

The mistake that most runners make when they enter this type of event is that they try to prepare by running. They don’t realise that some time spent in the gym getting strong will not only improve their running performance but will also help ward off niggly injuries that have a habit of preventing many fun runners even making it to the starting line.

I’ll keep you up to date on how Hayley is getting on with her training and you can follow her exploits here >> http://www.newsguardian.co.uk/running/Strong-core-is-the-key.635150...