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Marathon des Sables: Inner Workings
By Matt Allyn on 19/07/2011 15:20:53
life down to a balancing act of mind, body and environment," says Meghan Hicks of Midpines, California, who placed second female in 2009. Simply finishing is an epic achievement. Here's how the race is run...1. Food to GoRunners must carry at least 14
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RW Race Report: Croydon Half-Marathon
By Amy Molloy on 10/06/2011 17:08:14
the knee-creaking inclines at miles three and eight. However, on the upside these were balanced by a recuperating mile-long downhill stretch afterwards. It wasn't the most beautiful route, but the race facilities bagged the event some serious brownie points
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Transforming An Ironman Newbie: Jellybabe
By Runner's World on 08/06/2005 13:08:18
From No Tri to Ironman Tri in one season
's Eve 2004 they entered the race, booked the flights, and told the kids they were going en masse to Zurich. "It’s cost a small fortune," Jellybabe admits, "I've given up looking at my bank balance."As a nurse, Jellybabe has been able to limit her shifts
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Costume Drama
By Runner's World on 07/03/2006 15:16:46
Calling all sunflowers, hot dogs and Mr Men. If you're racing in fancy dress, make sure you follow these handy tips
that allows you to enjoy the event as much as the spectators cheering you on?When Tom Day started running for Leukaemia Research after his father was diagnosed with the disease, he decided to become part of the charity's Banana Army at last year's London
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Pocket Race Guide - Water
By on 10/05/2012 09:00:00
Rediscover some of Britain's glorious waterways, rivers and coastal routes with our latest pocket race guide
still enjoy a great race - this beginner-level adventure event is suitable for all abilities. Once you cross the finish line, prepare to be pampered at the luxurious Zest Village and look forward to discovering all the treats in your must-have goody bag
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The 100 Marathon Club
By Alice Palmer on 10/08/2009 10:08:00
One marathon might seem challenging enough, so how do the hardy members of the 100 Marathon Club run race after race?
and structured training plans just go out the window. I just try to maintain my fitness in between races. If you do too much, injuries happen. I also think it's important to have a balanced life, and try not to get too obsessed with running!Have you had any
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Five Minutes With...Chris Thompson
By Dominique Brady on 09/08/2010 15:04:05
Back from Barcelona and full of beans, we caught up with European 10,000m silver medallist and rising star Chris Thompson
and where I was going wrong. I left the Championships knowing where I need to improve because obviously next year is going to be a huge step up in standards.You trained with Mo before the Championships. How do you balance competing against each other
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Marathon du Medoc: A Marathon Drinking Session
By Alison Hamlett on 09/10/2008 15:46:44
Pasta parties and recovery runs take on a new meaning when the race-day beverage is taken from the cellars of surrounding chateaux
Marathon. Party On...The race was so much fun that I'm already planning my fancy-dress costume for next year's circus theme. I imagine runners being fired out of cannons, balancing on elephants and falling over each other in big clown feet. I've even
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 22/02/2010 17:25:28
The most atmospheric races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
, offering jelly babies, orange slices, drinks and even beer to the annual invasion of runners."This is such a great event and the support from the spectators is fantastic. The buzz of the whole event seems just the thing to get any beginners hooked
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Beginner-Friendliness
By on 25/02/2010 11:46:21
The most beginner-friendly British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
Christmas. Whether the balance tips towards traditional red or Evertonian blue Santa suits, the race is always a sight to behold."Absolutely fantastic! This was my second time running this race and it just gets better. An event for the whole family (pets
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