they wish they’d known before taking their first running steps. The lessons they’ve learned will apply to you too and put your mind at rest.If you're a Runner's World UK magazine subscriber, you can see all 20 here. Otherwise, enjoy these 5 as a preview

an entry form in, you have effectively entered the lottery. There are roughly 20,000 places available for the general public after taking into account GFA [good for age], charity and club places. In most years about 100,000 entries are received, so chances

. At the Marine Corps Marathon one year, I almost finished in the top 15,000 runners. I would have, but I went out too fast!As I enter my 10th year as a runner, I have to admit that I’m no longer the new kid on the block. I’ve had some wonderful races and some

These schedules run for 10 weeks and cover three broad bands of runners. Band one: Sub-1:25This band covers serious athletes. The schedule will take you up to over 50 miles a week, which is about as much training as is compatible with a lifestyle

Hot off the press this month is the all new Runner's World Complete Guide To Running - the indispensable bible for all things running!From your very first steps to a marathon finish line, the Complete Guide To Running brings you more than 1,000

countryside on a 13.1-mile loop, before rejoining the half-marathon course. It’s a great option for beginners and experienced runners alike. Wimbledon Audi 10K (London, October 19) No prizes for guessing what sport is typically associated with the SW19

responds to endless questions and really inspires us to carry on when we feel like giving up.”Phil Wilson, 36, from Nottingham — sheet metal workerWhile the running has been going well for Wilson – he is doing 12-15 miles a week – kicking his smoking habit

’s trying to make it around the block four times, as well as the 36-minute 10K runner who’s training for a first marathon with long runs that stretch to 12 miles, then 16, then 20.The gradual-adaptation principle is deeply rooted in human physiology, and has

Each month, we select a lucky newcomer to RW's 410,000-strong member community and reward them with £100 of Asics kit. Here we catch up with our three most recent winners...Top StrumpDonna (aka Strump, our Member of the Month in April) was always a

Tue Run 9 mins, walk 1 min. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 12 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 timesWEEK SIX Mon Rest Tue Run 15 mins, walk 1 min. Do twice Wed Rest Thu