This week's problem is one that many runners will recognise: How do you cope with being a "beginner" again after injury?"I used to be a half-decent runner. I've run seven marathons with a PB of 3:36, and loads of half marathons and 10Ks
to accomplish them. The only limit is your own imagination...Getting Started If you’re a complete beginner, then first things first, wave goodbye to the idea that you need to have any racing ambitions before you get started. Lots of people take up running
race.Distance goals are those where the distance is the goal rather than a specific time, such as running a marathon. These are often seen with beginners or those moving up to a new distance.Challenge goals can be quite broad and can feature specific
,000 expert tips on nutrition, motivation, training and more.Whether you're a complete beginner or already have your sights set on a PB, this 300-page book can help you train and run better. The Complete Guide to Running is divided into 10 key chapters
Clubs are the lifeblood of running. They offer guidance and encouragement to newcomers and improvers alike. They organise races and provide the officials and marshals that are essential to so many events. But perhaps most importantly they also
-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
Entering a race will focus your training efforts, keep you motivated and give you huge sense of achievement when you cross the finish line. Set yourself different types of targets, for example:Outcome goal: if it's your first race, this could be simply
systems: your spouse, kids and job," says coach Adam Zucco (trainingbible.com). "If you never allow time to rejuvenate, it becomes hard to make fitness gains." So take at least two breaks a year - ranging from a week to a month - after a big race or when
organisation in the area, training programmes or other social events. An outstanding record of race success in relation to the size of the club. A positive record or attracting beginners and juniors to trial
Picture the scene: after 10 hard years of racing and training, you make a triathlon breakthrough by qualifying for the ITU World Championships. You're one of the finest triathletes in the country, winning the right to join Team GB.So you fine
