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Nice Guys (and Girls) Finish Last
By Berenice Baker on 16/10/2005 20:19:55
Being last past the post is seldom as bad as beginners fear it might be, and can prove to be a memorable race experience
"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races
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Triathlon Rules and Etiquette
By on 19/06/2006 16:00:36
The dos and don'ts of triathlon racing
This section is adapted from the book, Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From Beginner to Finish Line in Just Six Weeks, by Eric Harr1. Choose your starting position wisely. If the triathlon you've entered has a mass start (meaning all
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You've Been Penguined
By John Bingham on 11/03/2003 08:43:33
You think that because we’re slow we’re not competitive? Then you’ve never been at the back of the pack
mufflers. He kept racing his engine, waiting for the lights to turn green.I looked over at Ken. Without saying a word, we knew what had to be done. When the lights changed, I gave the young man a lesson in what happens when you put all 200bhp to work
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Kid's Tough
By John Bingham on 11/03/2003 09:03:46
Running can make you come face to face with who you really are - or who you're going to be
of the race. But he didnt. Today was his day to find out what time he was capable of running. So he didnt even think about letting up. By mile two, the indiscretion of his early strategy was starting to show. His stride became more determined, his breathing
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BIG Beginner Index
By on 16/02/2009 10:58:59
Our one-stop shop for new and novice runners, packed with links to all the information and advice you need to get started
Whether you’ve decided to make a change to your lifestyle, or you’ve just been roped in for a charity race, this index of our best beginner articles is for everyone taking those first running steps. From can't-fail motivation, to a first 5K or 10K
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Best of the forum: Beginners
By Runner's World on 25/09/2003 18:46:04
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Beginners forum
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
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Your First Race
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/11/2002 16:08:23
How to make your first race a day to remember
.To help make all this happen, here's our first-ever beginners' racing guide. Here, you'll find everything that you need to know – from tips on nutrition and warm-ups, to race-day strategies and recovery techniques. Race DayRace day can be intimidating
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Beginning Running: The First Of Many Miles
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 14:41:28
RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot with a friendly overview of how to get started and what to expect as a new runner
This extract is from The Runner's World Complete Book of Running by RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot. You can now preview it, free, for two weeks without risk or obligation. All running programmes for beginners are the same: they move you from walking
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50 Best Beginner Tips - From The Forum
By Runner's World on 26/07/2004 11:59:32
At the last count, 132,000 runners had posted 1.6 million messages between them on the Runner's World forum - here are 50 good ones for beginners
to see a list of related articles you might be interested in...Training | Motivation | Injury |Nutrition | Racing | Shoes and kit | Weight-lossBelieve us, though: there are thousands more...Training How to improve on 30-minute runsThe Bobolink - You can
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Your First Triathlon
By on 24/11/2009 16:03:19
Choosing your first race shouldn't be as challenging as racing it
What to look for in your first race might seem obvious. You scan the listings for a small local event with an easy swim and flat cycle and no pressure.But is that really the best choice when you're looking for your first race? Here is our guide
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