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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance 
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 09:10:50
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you
© Getty Images The two Olympic marathons held last August in Beijing were literally races for the ages. Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru, then 21, broke more than an Olympic record with his 2:06:32 win; he crushed long-held conventional
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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance (Preview)
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 14:00:43
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you (non-subscriber preview)
© Getty Images The two Olympic marathons held last August in Beijing were literally races for the ages. Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru, then 21, broke more than an Olympic record with his 2:06:32 win; he crushed long-held conventional
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Q+A: I ran a 3:28 marathon - can I do sub-3?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
thinking that I can get under three hours once again. Is this goal beyond me, or can I realistically train towards it? A Every year we have to set new goals, particularly when we pass an age milestone. Of course, we cant expect to be better in our 50s
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Live London Triathlon Training - with Ralph Hydes
By Runner's World on 28/06/2006 11:39:19
See how triathlon coach Ralph Hydes advises two newbies about their build-up to the 2006 London Triathlon. And follow elite triathlete Dave Aitchison in his final weeks of preparation
competing in this year's race.To help them achieve their targets, triathlon coach Ralph Hydes will be offering them advice and tips on the Runner's World forums. (There's more about Ralph below.)His advice to them will work for you, too - and you're welcome
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The appeal of long-distance triathlon
By Julie-Anne Ryan on 09/06/2011 15:29:23
We investigate why more and more triathletes are going long for their first race
there needs to be some element of higher volume involved."Gowans believes that there must be a conscious decision to pursue longer racing, and that the planning involved means elite athletes have chosen the race distance that best suits them.Age-group racing
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Pose your questions to Mitchum's experts
By on 11/05/2011 09:03:18
Introducing a series of forum Q+As taking place in April and May
However long you've been running, and whatever your age or ambition, chances are you'll have questions. How can you improve your race times? What's the perfect race day diet? How can you avoid overtraining? Well, now you can pose your questions
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: How I overcame...
By Runner's World on 07/05/2002 19:03:13
First person success stories in training
schedule. Okay, I finished in 4:15 instead of my hoped-for 3:45, but I crossed the line feeling great and pain-free, and Im now looking forward to my next one.How I Overcame... Race-Day NervesName: Rachel Guy Age: 34Occupation: Physiotherapist
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The Golden Rules of 26.2
By on 11/12/2012 11:32:00
The 12 commandments every marathon runner should follow, from 26.2-guru Steve Smythe.
in for regular massages is worthwhile. It’s only regular visits to the osteopath, physio and sports therapist, together with more stretching, core and weights work, that has kept me training and able to race regularly.7. Train smarter as you ageAs you get older
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Virgin London Marathon: You're In!
By on 29/09/2011 16:31:05
Congratulations! You've snapped up a place in the world's finest marathon. Wondering what to do now?..
Getty ImagesCongratulations! You've snapped up a place in the world's finest marathon. And we're here to help you have a magnificent day, whatever your age, ability or ambitions.Here's how... Weekly EmailsBe sure to sign up for our free weekly
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What Went Wrong?
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:35:06
Throughout your running life there'll be races that you'll look back on and think, “What the hell happened there?” Here are the answers to a few of those head-scratching scenarios
re racing too much, or getting bored by the same distances.On a different level, theres nothing we can do about getting older, and few of us can expect to be running the same times in our 50s as we did in our 30s. But you can cheat the ageing process. Age
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