Sam MurphySam Murphy is a journalist, author and coach. She pens the longstanding Murphy's Lore column in Runner's World magazine and has written for numerous national newspapers and magazines including the Guardian, Independent andFinancial Times Weekend. A lifelong avid runner, Sam has raced from 5km to ultra distance. She holds a sport and exercise science degree and is an England Athletics qualified endurance coach based in East Sussex. She is also the author of Run for Life (Kyle Cathie) and Marathon and Half Marathon: From Start to Finish (Bloomsbury). Read More Read Less