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Family Running Survey: The Results
By JJ on 05/02/2007 09:46:54
A summary of your stories and experiences, from tackling peer pressure and self-consciousness to concerns over sport in the school curriculum.
Every running parent – elite or beginner, sprint or endurance – wants their child to grow up fit, healthy and active. And of course there will be a bias towards running as a means to that end. But kids being kids, it’s never going
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Pearls Of Wisdom
By Rob Spedding on 23/09/2004 18:25:00
20 experienced runners, 20 things they wished they'd known before they started...
. I enjoyed it, and I soon became fitter, but then the improvement stopped. I realised I needed a target, a tangible goal to aim for. Once I’d picked a goal race, I started to follow a schedule and added structure to my training. Every session had a
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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
.personalbestgb.com), which organises triathlon training camps abroad. He says that as well as a much-needed dose of sunshine, training camps provide an opportunity to meet like-minded people. "We have a really mixed bag at our training camps, from Olympians to beginners
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30 Best Training Tips - From the Forum
By Runner's World on 21/03/2005 15:40:17
Real-life tried and tested ways to improve your motivation, long runs, speedwork and more - from runners just like you
training tips from the Runner's World Training forum - posted by runners just like you. There's advice for everyone: slow runners, speedsters, newbies, seasoned marathoners and more. (However, if you're a complete beginner, try our 50 Best Beginners Tips
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The Imponderables
By Edward Gibbes on 23/02/2006 14:41:14
Since the dawn of time The Runner has been struggling to break free from the grip of the questions that will not die
. This "pronation" is critical to proper shock absorption. The foot then rolls back out on to the outside section of the forefoot. Shoe: Stability With a good balance of cushioning and support. Also recommended for beginners or if you're increasing your mileage
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Join The Club
By Matt Barbour on 26/11/2008 11:01:01
Thinking about signing up with a running club? Whether you're a beginner or an elite, here's all you need to know before you commit
-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
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25 Ways To More Consistent Running
By Runner's World on 16/05/2005 10:14:04
Faster? Further? Lighter? Whatever you want from your running, what you need is more consistent training
, low-fat yoghurt, fruit, nuts, fresh vegetables, etc. Take your pick. Second, put something inspirational on the outside of the fridge: a picture of you and friends at a race, a training plan, a great quote.Schedule itYou've got your office calendar
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Triathlon Training - Cycling
By on 19/06/2006 12:11:37
Why two wheels are better than none when it comes to cross-training
running. In a study at Purdue University in the USA, runners who added three cycling sessions per week to their training schedule improved their 5K race times as much as runners who added three additional runs to their weekly regimen. So whether you
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Reader To Reader: Training After A Run
By Jane Hoskyn on 13/01/2007 20:49:33
This week's reader is too tired after running to do any cross-training. Here's what you suggested
Ease into your running planHave you had a chance to look at the beginners' training plans on this site (the grey training tab at the top)? Going straight in to three 30-min sessions is quite a strong start, and it's important not to get injured at this stage
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Kick The Habit
By Matt Barbour on 17/06/2008 08:57:04
Take your running up a gear with these 14 simple fixes to the most common mistakes
The State University of New Jersey. They say the exercise-caffeine combo can deflect some of the damaging effects of the sun's rays. BAD HABIT: You train hard on easy days This is the most common training mistake of all. You feel good on a scheduled easy
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