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BIG Beginner Index
By on 16/02/2009 10:58:59
Our one-stop shop for new and novice runners, packed with links to all the information and advice you need to get started
Whether you’ve decided to make a change to your lifestyle, or you’ve just been roped in for a charity race, this index of our best beginner articles is for everyone taking those first running steps. From can't-fail motivation, to a first 5K or 10K
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Best of the forum: Beginners
By Runner's World on 25/09/2003 18:46:04
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Beginners forum
?Food before runningHigh energy drinks and losing weight…I want to have energy, but to lose weight too…Should I eat after a run?What will fill me up? RACING FOR BEGINNERS10K - how to train for one?5K to 10K - the 10K schedules look complex…First race - will I
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BIG Triathlon Index
By on 27/11/2006 08:48:21
Training for a triathlon? Let Runnersworld.co.uk don a wetsuit and line up beside you...
to get the balance right between them. These training schedules – for people aiming for the Olympic distance race – do just that. These schedules run for 8-12 weeks, depending on your ability. Beginners – This programme is very simple and progressive
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The Inner Penguin
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 14:21:56
There's a penguin in all of us, whether we're fast or slow
– of running. I thought that being a penguin meant looking past others’ expectations and getting to the truth of myself. I thought that being a penguin was about being slow.But then, not long ago, a 32-minute 10K runner introduced himself to me as a penguin. I
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Beginners' Running
By Runner's World on 17/08/2005 11:16:01
If now is never soon enough for you, you need our 60-second guides. Shallow but helpful, with five articles to print and read...
your local 10K in an hour, or to enter a race and raise money for your favourite charity. What are you waiting for?Still pushed for time? Five rules, with key articles( indicates magazine subscriber only)Choose the right shoe MoreOut of breath? Run
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Going Strong
By Marguerite Lazell on 27/02/2004 16:57:34
When the going gets tough, the tough get going - our three first-time marathoners show they have real staying power
,” he says.A 10K race after Christmas was Wilson’s first competitive outing, where he posted an impressive 44:05. Shortly afterwards, he started getting pains in his knee, but with time off running, it is now better. He is looking to start building up
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60-Second Guide: Triathlon
By on 11/02/2008 10:57:13
Swimming, cycling and running - discover the answers to your beginner triathlon questions in this bite-sized read
Olympic1.5K swim, 40K bike ride, 10K runIronman3.8K swim, 180K bike ride, 42K run (marathon)Between each leg is a stage known as transition, giving you time to prepare for the next discipline (for example, removing your wetsuit or parking your bike). Don
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Beginning Running: The First Of Many Miles
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 14:41:28
RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot with a friendly overview of how to get started and what to expect as a new runner
rehearsals for the big one. Both the long runs and the race distances between 10K and 26.2 miles will prepare you mentally and physically for the marathon challenge.You don’t have to finish a marathon, however, to be a runner. There are lots of great runners
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How To Run At Your Ideal Paces
By Amby Burfoot on 01/11/2002 15:55:38
Running fast too slowly and running slowly too fast - it's easy for runners to misjudge their training pace. But with the right guidance, everyone can train more effectively
. Pace YourselfFind your 10K time in the left-hand column and then trace across to the right to locate your VO2max, lactate threshold, and running economy training paces. If your 10K time is between the whole numbers, you can easily adjust your
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Triathlon Glossary
By on 10/07/2008 10:58:07
Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon
. O Olympic Distance Triathlon 1.5K swim; 40K cycle; 10K run.OWS Open Water Swim, for example in the sea or a lake as opposed to in a pool.P Paddles Worn on the hands during swim training, they increase your workload meaning you train harder
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