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Training Diary: Take Note
Keep a training log to nurture self-belief and prepare for race day

Heart Rate 101
Sports scientist Garth Fox explains the whats, whys and hows of heart rate training
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Beyond the Track: Four Tricks to Run Fast
Get all the physical benefits of running fast – without ever having to set foot on a track
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The Perfect Running Week
Find out why a structured schedule can keep you healthy and motivated

Your First 10K: Five Easy Steps
Here's everything you need to know to compete in your first 10K race
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Becoming A Runner
Running is healthy, cheap and surprisingly fun - but how to get started? Five beginners tell us how they took the plunge.

17 January 2011
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Get Started: 30 Essential Tips
Start your journey to becoming a runner with 30 of our top tips

14 January 2011

Get Started: 10 Essential Tips (Preview)
Become a runner using our ten easy tips

14 January 2011
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New Year’s Resolutions: Five Dos and Don’ts
Have you made your running resolutions yet? We’ve compiled five essential dos and don’ts to help you stick to your fitness goals

31 December 2010
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Run Better All Summer
Get off that treadmill and put your senses to work by running outdoors

04 May 2010
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Start Running Now: Our Get-Going Guide
Anyone can become a runner - never mind the excuses, the weather or the bag of crisps calling your name. Here, a team of experts shows you how

01 January 2010
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Six Common Beginner Excuses
... and how to beat them

01 January 2010
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Get Away With It
Why a bit of what you enjoy needn't hurt your running

08 December 2009
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60-Second Guide: Trail Running
For stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take to the trails

15 October 2009
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Your First 5K: Q+As
Find out what to do, eat and think before your first 5K with the answers to some of your most common questions

12 May 2009

Your First Marathon: Words From The Wise
Top marathon tips from RW forumites

24 April 2009
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BIG Beginner Index
Our one-stop shop for new and novice runners, packed with links to all the information and advice you need to get started

16 February 2009
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Cold Comfort
Keep up summer's good intentions with our beginner's guide to dealing with winter's obstacles

10 November 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)

01 May 2008

Your First 5K
Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks

01 May 2008

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