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RW's BIG Race-Training Menu
By Runner's World on 20/07/2004 18:01:12
Everything about racing: finding a race, training, the big day and beyond... it's our BIG index...
shapes and sizes and ability..."- RW forum member Michelle CrickFind a race...There are 2500 races a year in the UK. Some are flat, some tough, some on trails, some with amazing scenery - and almost all welcome beginners. Find a race Search the UK
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Your First 10K: Five Easy Steps
By Michael Donlevy on 09/06/2011 13:42:58
Here's everything you need to know to compete in your first 10K race
Running doesn't get better than this. The 10K is a classic distance that covers all the bases - it's far enough to test you to the limit without shattering beginners in a way that a longer event can, yet short enough to be doable in a satisfyingly
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New! Rate A Race Function
By Runner's World on 31/08/2004 12:05:39
Did you race this weekend? Then give it a score on our new rating system...
Going forwardYou can expect...Latest ratings across all races at a glanceTop-rated races of last weekend/next weekendGuides to the UK's most scenic / PB-friendly / Beginner-friendly races'Tell us a new race' - want to rate a race we haven't listed? Point us
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Races of the Year 2010
By on 17/01/2011 09:12:18
Looking for inspiration for this year’s race calendar? This week, we introduce RW’s top-rated races of 2010, covering the length and breadth of the UK – from Inverness to Brighton
in newsagents now) we can exclusively reveal the full Top 20 for each distance, and the Top 5 for each of the scenery, atmosphere, PB potential and beginner-friendly charts.Top 10KsTop Half-marathonsTop MarathonsTop Races: Other DistancesTop Races: Scenery
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Time Trialling Tips for Beginners
By Jacqueline Wadsworth on 24/06/2011 10:00:00
Seven essential tips so you can speed with confidence
To ride in a time trial you need a roadworthy bike. Helmets are recommended and some races insist on them. Prepare to be impressed by lots of professional-looking cyclists, but don't be overawed - they were beginners once.Develop a smooth, circular
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Victory Stories
By Runner's World on 20/05/2004 15:24:03
Find out how our brave beginners got on at Flora London Marathon
Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5Six months ago, Philippa Braidwood, Kerry Neale and Phil Wilson were complete beginners. On April 18, all three successfully completed the Flora London Marathon. We caught up with them, and their coach Keith Anderson
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BIG Triathlon Index
By on 27/11/2006 08:48:21
Training for a triathlon? Let Runnersworld.co.uk don a wetsuit and line up beside you...
to get the balance right between them. These training schedules – for people aiming for the Olympic distance race – do just that. These schedules run for 8-12 weeks, depending on your ability. Beginners – This programme is very simple and progressive
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Perfect 10: Sprint Distance Training Schedule
By on 09/05/2011 15:52:42
Your 10-week sprint distance beginners' triathlon training schedule
Monday Day offTuesday Swim taperWednesday Bike taperThursday Run taperFriday Swim taper (or race prep if racing Saturday)Saturday Race prep if racing SundaySunday RACE DAY - good luck!
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The Total Beginner's Quick Guide To Running
By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy on 04/05/2002 12:39:33
Everything you need to know to get you moving
At some point early on, a beginner learns that 99.9 per cent of runners are pleasant, helpful people.This realisation usually dawns when a beginner meets a veteran at a race or on a training run, and theveteran starts sharing his or her enthusiasm
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Race-Specific Speedwork
By Runner's World on 05/08/2002 16:43:43
How to fine-tune your speed training to your race distance
in a fast training session, and the following sessions for races over 10 miles should only be attempted once. These sessions are not for beginners.Key session for mile races: 8 x 400m with around 90-second recoveriesKey session for 5K races: 4 x 1M
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