-mail, every column in RUNNER’S WORLD, commits me more deeply to this unthinkable madness. All that can save me now is a Blighty – a running injury so persistent and deep-seated that the Trans 333 would be entirely out of the question. Such an injury would

:  Very competitive. Back off occasionally to avoid injury and alienating your mates. -1 to 1:  Perfectly competitive. You push yourself for your own satisfaction. -2 or less: Hardly competitive. It's OK to run for fun, but set some goals in case you fall

are common with increased speed training (some tips on avoiding injuries here). I'll get into the different individual sessions we did in a later post, but the evidence was clear. Speedwork was improving my times dramatically.In the lead up to Hyde Park I

principles: how to avoid injuries on the run The Top 10 Routes To Injury Of course you wouldn't make these classic injury-causing mistakes... but just in case, here they are. Kit CheckDon't forget to make sure you’ve got the right kit to keep you

be comfortable running steadily for 30 minutes three to four times a week. 2. Scout out the right courseAvoid traffic and other hazards. Also, shun fast downhill running – it looks easy, but it’s actually tough on the muscles and can quickly lead to injuries.3

should not enable you to run faster next year. It’s partly a question of how much time you have and partly a matter of avoiding injury. Use the next month or so to train mainly for the 10K, doing two fast sessions a week at around 10K pace and aiming

sets of 10 repetitions. To add resistance, hold a 10-pound weight against your chest. Avoid this exercise if you have history of lower-back pain.Ball Bridges Lie on your back with your arms at your side and your feet on a stability ball. Slowly lift

injury risk, and includes recovery time to avoid fatigue. Here's how to design your ideal running week.What to includeYour ideal week will feature a longer run to build endurance, a hilly run to improve your strength, and a scenic or social run

Hours spent running, cycling and swimming will, unless you're careful, play havoc with your muscles, resulting in poor performance and an increased risk of injury. Flexibility training is possibly the most forgotten and misunderstood aspects

Heath and Injury | Motivation | Nutrition | Racing | Shoes + Kit | Training | Weight-loss | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our beginner forums. They were created by members of Runner's World just like you. If you