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RW's Races Of The Year 2007
By Runner's World on 21/01/2008 11:09:49
The 50 best British races of the last year - as judged by you, the runners who ran them. 2008 has a lot to live up to...
-Marathon, Buckinghamshire When? November 11Why? Quiet country lanes through the Chiltern Hills make for a charming but very testing course that’s popular among beginners and is known for its friendly, local feel.30 Not The Roman IX, Stratford-Upon-AvonWhen? January 28
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Triathlon Training - Cycling
By on 19/06/2006 12:11:37
Why two wheels are better than none when it comes to cross-training
to the new activity. When you're ready for more challenging rides, Bernhardt recommends hill repetitions to build leg strength. A good beginner hill session could include four hard hill climbs lasting two minutes each, with three minutes of easy pedalling
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Reader To Reader: Building Stamina
By Jane Hoskyn on 29/12/2006 15:21:36
How should a newbie runner build up his stamina? Here's what you thought
total beginner. I'm looking to build lung capacity and cardio-vascular fitness rather than calorie-burning. I run on a treadmill rather than road, and it's part of my gym programme which mostly consists of resistance machines. I'm a non-smoker, 5
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 24/03/2009 11:58:00
The most atmospheric British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
’t have time to think about during the race. 3. Trionium New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K Where: Surrey When: January 1 2010 The race organisers promise that entrants to the Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K in Surrey will “laugh, cry and hurl
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Tri in 10
By Zoë McDonald and Lisa Buckingham on 24/11/2009 09:42:10
Train for a triathlon in just 10 weeks with these simple sessions and schedules
minutes without stopping; swim 500m without stopping; cycle at an easy pace for 45 minutes.OLYMPIC PLAN Run for 45 minutes without stopping; swim 800m without stopping; cycle at an easy pace for 60 minutes.Pre-Training Programme For BeginnersWEEKS 1 AND 2
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Loss Highway
By Jane Unger Hahn on 22/09/2003 17:03:08
Three no-diet plans for getting a bit thinner, a lot healthier and fit enough to run a marathon
the body.Just as a faster pace increases your workload, running on an incline boosts the number of calories you burn per mile. This wont come as a surprise to anyone whos rejoiced when finally reaching the top of a hill.Theres actually an equation
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RW Pocket Race Guide - January
By Runner's World on 27/12/2007 14:21:06
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
Wokingham Half, February 10Filling Up Fast...Watford Half-Marathon (Berkshire, February 3) Be prepared for a challenging handful of hills in the opening few miles of the first big Southern half-marathon of the year. Wokingham Half
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Trouble Spots: How To Avoid Common Injuries
By Beth Dreher on 29/06/2009 08:00:43
We're all prone to injuries, but which ones? Here's how to sidestep aches and pains before they take hold
). Stretch your calves (keep your heel on the ground, lift your toes back towards your shin). Others at Risk People who regularly run hills (the Achilles has to stretch more on inclines) and who have increased their mileage more than 10 per cent per week
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Pocket Race Guide - March
By Alice Palmer on 26/02/2009 10:21:16
Featuring... Duchy Marathon, Fradley 10K, Dentdale 14, Hastings Half-Marathon, Military 10K (and 5K), Marwell Zoo 10K
Stadium, this classic road race promises a thrilling atmosphere and crowds of spectators, while offering runners a circular route that's fast, flat and friendly to both beginners and hard-boiled PB hunters.GDF Suez Leeds Half-Marathon (West Yorkshire
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Speedwork For Every Runner
By Runner's World on 01/06/2002 16:40:18
Whether you're a beginner or a old hand, we have speed sessions tailored just for you
the distances as you become fitter (and faster).Sessions For BeginnersIf you haven’t tried speedwork before, here’s a (relatively) gentle introduction. Try one session a week if you can. If that’s too much, then attempt one session every 10 days.1. You could
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