Ex-Soldier Simon Buckden is Running 100 Marathons in 100 Weeks to Raise Awareness of PTSD

Local runner, Noel Bresland, 34 has completed a marathon inside a capsule of the London Eye on a treadmill.

Noel from Manchester, ran the equivalent of the 26.2-mile (42.2km) course on a treadmill in a time of three hours and 51 minutes.

He was raising money for two charities - Children with Leukaemia and Bliss - as part of an attempt to finish 223 marathons in 10 years.

He set himself the challenge after his nephew Ethan, who was born prematurely, died at the age of 223 days.

So far he has run 30 marathon-length courses and has raised nearly £25,000.

"I am determined to reach my ultimate goal of 223 marathons," Mr Bresland said.

"You haven't seen the last of me, as having overcome my fear of heights, we are now developing plans for a marathon in a plane and hot air balloon.

Mr Bresland is planning to run the London Marathon dressed as Little Miss Naughty later this month.

Running on a treadmill is one of the most beneficial workouts we can do on a regular basis.

Running uses nearly every muscle in the body, and also helps to improve overall cardiovascular health, as well as improving balance and stamina.

Although running is highly beneficial some people struggle to run due to muscle or joint issues, an advanced weight problem, or an injury that precludes the ability to engage in high-strain, high-impact activities.

If you find it difficult to run then we recommend walking on a treadmill rather than running.

Walking provides many of the same benefits as running, but with far less physical stress on the body; and as with running you have to be sensible when first starting a walking routine.

If you walk at a faster pace you will burn calories at a faster rate.
Your size, stride and speed will affect how many calories your burn in 10,000 steps. For an 11 stone woman walking at a fairly brisk pace of 3.5 miles an hour, it would take around 90 minutes and burn more than 400 calories.

Walking will make a huge impact on the way you both look and feel. Walking will also increase your muscle tone, boost metabolism, ease stress, raise energy levels and improve sleep and help you to lose weight. 

According to a recently published study, those who run with their dog tend to stick to their exercise routine and have longer exercise sessions compared to those who exercise alone.

If you have a dog and are planning on taking them on a run or powerwalk with you here’s a few tips to help you along the way.

Dogs are a bit like us, they like having a regular routine. If you start your exercise routine by taking your dog out every evening, they will soon get know when that it’s exercise time every evening. The best thing to do is to just take them along with you once or twice a week.

When it comes to exercise capabilities dogs are quite similar to humans. As with children, puppies shouldn’t perform too much exercise as it can affect their joints, this goes for overweight dogs as well.  Moderation is the key.

Some people are reluctant to exercise with their dogs, as they are worried that they won’t be able to keep up with the dog. This really depends on the dog; some dogs will wait until their owner catches up, whilst others will continue to run. The solution is to train your dog to perform exactly how you want them to, this may take time and effort, but it will be worth it.

Your dog can also accompany you on a bike ride, by simply tying their lead to your bike handle. Although bear in mind that this type of exercise is better suited to a long legged and energetic breed of dog.

The great thing about exercising with your dog is that they really do make the perfect workout partner. They love to run, they won’t let you down at the last minute, they’ll want to go for a run whatever the weather and will always be ready to go and above all they will bring you a sense of motivation and ultimate camaraderie. 

After struggling with her weight over the course of the past few years, it seems that singer Janet Jackson has piled on the pounds once again. The singer who weighed in at a slender 120lbs just a few months ago, has gained 20lbs over Christmas and is desperate to lose weight for her comeback tour.

Like many of us “Janet lost control of her diet at the end of last year, then she went hog-wild on junk food over the holidays,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer.

But it seems Janet has been trying to get back into shape with a extensive exercise routine. She’s working out seven days a week, swimming, doing aerobics, kickboxing, running and lifting weights.

And she’s hoping that the nightly workout of performing onstage will help with her weight loss, too.

Her new tour is a ‘greatest hits’ show – and Janet is determined to make it her best tour ever, whilst looking her best whilst doing so.

35 year old John Warnes from Temple, USA, ran 161.76 miles in exactly 24 hours this week, in turn setting the new Guinness world record for the longest distance covered by a man on a treadmill over the course of 24 hours.

Although Warnes was permitted to step off the treadmill to take a break, the stopwatch never stopped going. At the start of the world record attempt, John was taking a break from the treadmill for three minutes every 30 minutes. As the end drew closure the three-minute break increased to 30 – 40 minute break in order to make that final push that was needed to succeed.

Warnes had attempted to break the record three times before finally achieving success, he was quoted as saying "One of the big things for me is that I tried it three times before but didn't make it," Warnes said. "This was the last attempt for me. It's like I told my family and girlfriend: I'm getting too old to put my body through the stresses anymore." His previous attempts fell short by just one single mile and seven miles.

In total Warnes ran for a staggering 23 hours on the treadmill during the 24-hour period. His achievement will be recorded in the 2012 addition of the Guinness Book of World Records.