Candy - Cameo

In fact, wish I had enough coordination just to do this. Love this dance, and this song... I wonder if they'll be doing the Candy Electric Slide at the Royal Wedding on Friday?! I doubt ...

Gold Dust - DJ Fresh

WISH I had enough coordination to do this. Skip like 'elle perhaps...

Run like 'elle on Redux

Run like 'elle gets hype on Redux. To read more, visit www.reduxlondon....

Run like 'elle on Zone 7 Style

Really happy to find run like 'elle on respected vintage fashion blog, Zone 7 Style. I included some fantastic pieces from the Zone 7 archive in my recent photo shoot, which you can view here If you haven't heard about Zone 7 Style yet, then you better get to know. A seriously extensive archive vintage sports and streetwear. Think '80s Ralph Lauren, Moschino and Gianfranco Ferre. To find out more about Zone 7 Style, visit ...

Run like 'elle on Gurn

It seems the crew at Gurn aren't big on marathon running, or benevolence. But I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt because they certainly have good taste in music. Check out their write up here Or to read more, click h...

Out on the road again

Today I went on my first run since the Marathon last Sunday. It's only been six days, but I've really missed it. I wanted to run sooner, but I had to wait for the blisters on my feet to heal and the swelling (I've got some nasty bruises around my metatarsal) to reduce a bit. It's only now I've finished training that I really comprehend how intense the schedule was (I trained six days a week for 11 weeks), and I've been...

Countdown to race day tips

Whilst it may be one of the most famous, the London Marathon isn't the only marathon - and there are many more approaching, so I thought this simple breakdown might be useful. Written by personal trainer Matt Roberts and found on www.healthandfitnessonline.co.uk Countdown to Race Day 4 weeks to go… • Ensure your trainers are worn in and your kit has been tested on a long run – blisters and chafing could bring your...

NY Jump - Disco Deviance and Jump To It - Aretha Franklin

Getting down to the disco at run like 'elle HQ today. Even Mumma Moira's got her wriggle on...

Another man's perspective

That's the incredible thing about the marathon, everybody involved has a completely unique experience - be it good or bad, it is almost certainly intense. I think Charlie Dark - head honcho of the Run Dem Crew, explains his marathon experience really beautifully, so I've re-posted it here. Thoughts, feeling and musings from the heads at RDC Headquarters.The Long Run HomeMonday 18 April 2011Mile 24 courtesy Of Dom...

Post marathon pain

Today was my first day back in the office, and I had a morning meeting on the other side of town. In my pre marathon naivety I thought I would be back on form by today, and had even imagined myself wearing the high heels that I’ve continued to buy but haven’t been able to wear for the past few months. I WAS WRONG - I was hobbling harder today than yesterday! After my meeting I went for a sports massage and saw Ed the physio again,...

Things I’ve learnt

There are two ways to run a marathon 1) for the experience 2) for the time. I think I did 50:50 but if I ever attempted another, then it would be for the time. These are a few things I'm preaching, though didn't necessarily practice...Get more sleep and rest well – it makes all the differenceDo a practice race - a half marathon or something just to get used to race procedureKnow your routeHave a pace watch - you lose track of...

Lead. Inspire. Coach. Motivate. Succeed.

For the past eleven weeks I’ve been very lucky and have had a personal trainer on loan to me from Nike. His name is Brian Cochrane and he’s guided and supported me through every step of marathon training. Brian is a Nike Elite Athlete and teaches classes, teaches trainers and personal trains throughout the UK. He co-developed the popular Punch! boxing programme and contributed to several drills on the Nike Training Club app....

'obble like 'elle

I know I've posted this before, but it's only now that I can really appreciate this video. Watch this and you'll see exactly what I look like today! No exaggeratio...

I did it!

Yesterday I ran the London Marathon, and it was the best day of my life. This is me, nervous but happy to be at the start line (finally) I’m still on an absolute high, and even though I can barely walk and am finding it difficult to navigate stairs and the loo (slightly regretting not stretching out after the race), every ache and pain was worth it, because what I experienced yesterday was totally unique. I barely slept a...

Marathon essentials

Final preparations are in place, and my kit is laid out and ready to go. It contains: Jelly Babies, Lucozade Jelly Beans in orange and lemon and lime flavours, my lucky (or so I hope) £2 coin with Darwinian apes on it, Lucas' Pawpaw ointment for lips, rubbing bits and the rest, Nurofen, Berocca, Nurofen gel, tissues, arnica tablets (for my bruised feet) Piz Buin sun cream, blister plasters, plaster tape and dressing (for my chest...

Devoted to the cause

As a cheeky pre marathon treat, I took myself to Wah Nails today to get some WaterAid nail art to keep me inspired when the going gets tough. I've even got a Swarovski crystal encrusted water drop on my thumb nai...

Marathon registration

Having put it off for two days already, after work last night I made the mission to the Excel Centre near Canary Wharf to officially register for the London Marathon 2011 I spend quite a lot of time at trade shows for work, and was not impressed at having to attend another - especially on a Friday night. But the vibe was actually pretty good, almost everyone on the DLR to the show space was a marathon runner and everyone was...

My marathon make-under

Yesterday I was invited to Bare Escentuals for a marathon make-under. What better way to spend a nervous Friday than being pampered with products to use for the marathon on Sunday?! Running seems like a pure past-time, so the idea of being plastered in make-up doesn’t seem right. But then again looking super ropey with no make-up isn’t particularly appealing either! So off I went to the Covent Garden boutique to learn about mineral...

Top marathon tips from fashion editor Avril Mair

Avril Mair is the epitome of the run like ‘elle ideal - a fashion industry expert who is interested in, and excels at running – and it seems, anything else she sets her mind to.  A revered fashion editor and writer for Elle magazine, ex editor of i-D magazine, contributing writer to numerous publications including Vogue Japan and the Telegraph, author of Fashion Now (Taschen), and to top it all off a consultant at...