-gone. With hundreds of clubs catering for the multifarious runners up and down the country, there's literally something for everyone, from beginner fun-runners to serious pace-setters. Indeed, it's possible to join a running club without ever racing, without being

you how to set realistic goals and manage race day nerves, while dietitian Ruth McKean covers your carb loading bases.Don’t forget to visit runnersworld.co.uk/asicstarget262 to follow the five runners and steal their tips, right up until race day

, perfectionist thinking, and I have one, too. I call it ‘stupid’. (None too elegant, but has the benefit of clarity.)The goal of a session is not to avoid walking. This bears repeating: the goal of a session is not to avoid walking. The goals are to feel better

out fat-burning enzymes, which help your aerobic system work more efficiently. Also, synovial fluid (the lubricant in your joints) warms up, helping your body to move easily. "Too many beginners skip this step without realising how much more

is to reach her marathon goal. But she’s planning ahead. She is holding off from shopping for new clothes, and is going to wait until she has lost even more weight.Most of all, though, Neale is positive that running is now a permanent part of her life. She ran

towards a goal - like a longer distance, or a race of any kind - as it gives me confidence that I can get there. But a break from schedules, watches and all other pressures is just the tonic when I've met that goal. – OJOTake stock of your aims

loss goals to preparing for a marathon, via the principles of healthy eating, what to keep in your ‘runner’s larder’ and easy food swaps to super-charge your diet. There’s also 109 foolproof recipes designed especially for runners – including delicious

-country season. About 30 runners attend each of these camps, where they find like-minded company, all with similar goals. It helps them maintain their momentum for tough sessions, and to set – and achieve – their own personal goals for the races ahead

week and more if you have the time or the ambition, or your goal requires it. Generally, more shorter sessions are better than fewer longer ones.Get into gearSwimming is not heavy on its equipment essentials but there are a few items you can't do

goals.With a consistent training programme, on the other hand, the sky's the limit. You'll feel better and run better every day. To help you become more consistent, here are 25 ways to add more consistency to your running.Run with othersThere's nothing