Take a stroll around Lindfield at any time of the day or evening and you’ll almost certainly be passed by at least one runner!

Over the last few years, running has become increasingly popular, with our own Lindfield Village Run now a permanent fixture on the village calendar.

There are plenty of good reasons for taking up running and the benefits are huge - from getting fitter and enjoying the fresh air, to clearing the mind and setting and reaching goals. And, apart from the cost of a decent pair of running shoes, it’s completely free!

While many people run for fun, some are taking their sport a step further as they train for challenging half and full marathons.

Read all about this first of two part feature where Claire Cooper meets three of them; Paul Spensley, Sarah and Adrian Alcock in this month’s (March) Lindfield Life magazine.