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Mind How You Go

It’s not just your body that can suffer when injury strikes: the psychological effects of being laid up can be just as damaging as the physical pain.

But life on the bench needn’t be all doom and gloom – help is at hand in the form of this nifty guide to managing the psychological effects of injury.

Authored by long-standing forumite Jj, it’s bursting with tips to help you banish negative thoughts and stay upbeat, however long you find yourself sidelined.

Your First 5K
You don’t need to train for months or forego your social life to prepare for your first race. With the help of our beginner’s 5K training plan (as featured in our June issue) you could be ready to toe the line in just five weeks.

As well as two progressive schedules designed by top US coaches, it’s packed with advice to help you every step of the way, including tips on finding your perfect pace and avoiding the most common newbie pitfalls.

No need to miss out if you’re not a magazine subscriber – you can still enjoy the coaching advice contained in this article extract. Of course, you could always subscribe online now to save money off the newsstand price and get access to the full article within minutes...

Run the Scotiabank Waterfront Toronto Marathon
Congratulations to Anthony Chadwick – he and a friend will be jetting off to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon this autumn, after being picked at random from thousands of entries in last month’s competition.

Check out these fantastic offers for your chance to be part of the spectacle. Set against the stunning backdrop of Canada’s most cosmopolitan city, the race attracted over 12,000 runners last year (from 34 countries) and its live entertainment and beautiful views over Lake Ontario promise to make it an event to remember.

My 2008 London Marathon - Published in Event Editorial
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 2008
RW Test: Performance Shoes - Published in Kit Subscribers only
RW tests shoes from Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Puma, Brooks, New Balance, Saucony and adidas Review - RW Jun 08
Mind How You Go - Published in Beating Injury
The mental agony of an injury can often be worse than the physical pain - here's how to deal with the psychological hurdle of being sidelined
What's Hot On The Forum - Published in General
Going up: getting Wii Fit, long weekends; Going down: hot dogs, Boris Johnson... Updated 06/05/08
Your First 5K (Preview) - Published in Beginners
Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks (non-subscriber preview) Feature - RW Jun 08
Your First 5K - Published in Beginners Subscribers only
Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks Feature - RW Jun 08
Pocket Race Guide - May - Published in Event Editorial
Featuring... Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10K, Halstead and Essex Marathon, Tewkesbury Half-Marathon, Sevenoaks 7, Helen's Trust Golden Gate 10K, Queen Mother Reservoir Series and the Magic Roundabout 10K
Heroes of Running 2008 - Winners - Published in General
Join us in recognising the outstanding individuals who make us exceptionally proud of our sport
Runner's World PB Awards 2008 - The Winners - Published in General
Chosen by you and rewarded by us - we celebrate the products and services that help make running great (including UK's Best Running Club Award)
The Official RW Forum Treadmill Record Attempt - Published in Event Editorial
Twelve Runner's World Forumites, 48 hours and one World Record Challenge...
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Marlow 5
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Latest comment: Top race. Memorable for the silly hills but some speedy bits.. By Booster 11/5/2008
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Your First 5K (Preview)
Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks (non-subscriber preview) Feature - RW Jun 08
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Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks Feature - RW Jun 08
BIG Reader to Reader Index
You ask the questions - and give the answers
Reader to Reader: Running Outside v. The Treadmill
What's the best way to get used to running on the roads after clocking up all your miles on a treadmill? Here are your suggestions
Reader to Reader: Should I train to a schedule?
How important is it to train to a schedule? Here's what you thought
Reader to Reader: Moving on from run/walk
Just how does a beginner break through from run/walk to run/run? Here's what you thought
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RW Test: Performance Shoes Subscribers only
RW tests shoes from Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Puma, Brooks, New Balance, Saucony and adidas Review - RW Jun 08
Your First 5K Subscribers only
Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks Feature - RW Jun 08
Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery Subscribers only
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
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RW tests rucksacks from Osprey, Camelbak, Deuter, Haglofs, adidas, Inov8, The North Face and Salomon Review - RW Apr 08

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