Liz Yelling

Biography

Liz Yelling recently finished first British runner in the 2008 Flora London Marathon with a time of 2hrs 28mins. This success qualified her for the Beijing Olympic Marathon -her second Olympic Games.

Liz is also the reigning British Half Marathon and cross country champion as well as Commonwealth Games Marathon bronze medallist.

In March 2008 she finished first European-born runner in the World Cross Country Championships and also won the National Cross country title for the 4th time. In October 2007, in unseasonably hot and humid conditions, Liz raced to a superb 4th place in the LaSalle bank Chicago Marathon. In 2008 Liz is in fine form and is hoping Beijing 2008 can be her best marathon so far!

Although Liz is an elite runner, she takes a very down-to-earth
approach to running and enjoys helping others in their quest to achieve
health, fitness and success. She is the author of 'The Woman's Guide to Running' Hamlyn, 2006) and women's editor of Running fitness magazine, plus a regular contributor to other health and lifestyle magazines. She is the adidas voice for women's running and the Lucozade Sport ambassador for running. See www.lizyelling.com  

Liz says…

"Running is brilliant as a health-enhancing physical activity. It's so easy
to get started, doesn't need much equipment and is really straightforward to
do anywhere and with anyone. I really believe that everyone can run and am
fully supportive of events that are really inclusive and provide exciting
opportunities for people - whatever their level of running experience,
background, age and fitness - to get out and give it a go. The Royal Parks Foundation
Half Marathon is an event that takes you around London's most beautiful
running spaces. What a way to set a challenge and have a great day out"