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A Beginner's Guide To Mile Races
By Joe Dunbar on 06/05/2002 09:44:25
The what, where and how of mile races
Standfirst: Author: Joe DunbarPics:Issue date: Racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan61--There arent many mile races in the normal sense of road racing, but many tracks around the country offer open graded meetings in the summer. These are events open
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BIG 5K Index
By on 12/05/2009 13:10:53
Our one-stop shop for all things 5K, whether you're a beginner in training for your first ever race or an experienced runner targeting a new PB
Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race – but an equally satisfying summer target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. This is the destination for all things 5K – all the schedules, guides
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Running Made Simple: Racing and Speedwork
By Mark Remy on 18/05/2005 12:39:40
A third short cluster of tips on how to keep your running a refuge from life's complexity... and maybe even run better in the process
RacingYou've trained for months, so don't blow it: race smart"The strategy that applies to almost any race is to run with your head for the first two-thirds of the race and with your heart for the final third," says coach Jack Daniels. Running
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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
Here's how to race on the right foot from the people who learnt the hard wayStart SmallThe best way to approach racing is to start small. Whether youre planning to do your race as a one-off, or as the first step in a long running career, you
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Rules of the Race
By on 18/11/2009 14:32:24
There's more to triathlon than the physical exertion. You have to remember the dos and don'ts, too
Ignorance is no defence when it comes to the rules of a race. Flout them and you could pick up time penalties or worse, be disqualified from the race altogether. Wise up with our guide to a few of the most common, and avoidable, infringements often
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
trainer and author of The Marathon and Half Marathon: A Training Guide, believes many athletes, especially beginners, make mistakes with race-day hydration. "Lots of athletes unwittingly drink too much water during a race. This flushes salt from the body
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Top Tips for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14
Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day
1. Sleep well"In reality, trying to sleep well the night before a race never works," says triathlon coach Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com). "The best sleep will be the night before the night before. Many athletes can survive with little sleep
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Q+A: Is it okay to move from 10K to half-marathon?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I’ve been running for a couple of years and I’m now quite used to doing 10Ks (my PB is 48 minutes). I’m seriously considering trying a half-marathon, but I don’t know what time to aim for and I’m wondering whether I should do an intermediate distance first.A The basic trainin...
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Your Event Day Checklist
By on 19/06/2006 14:52:29
Here's a list of everything you'll need to take with you on race day
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 HarrPreparationDirections to the event: I cannot tell you how many times I tried to find my way to a triathlon
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Beginners' Triathlon Training Schedule
By on 13/06/2006 10:46:37
Follow our 8 week triathlon training programme
easyand RUN for 20 minutes easy SWIM for 10 minutes easy; CYCLE for 10 minutes easy Sun Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Race Day KeyBilateral Breathing to both sides
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