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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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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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Six-week Beginner 5K Schedule
By Runner's World on 06/05/2002 10:15:22
A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don't run at all yet, and is designed to get you round comfortably, probably with a few short walk breaks
Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun 5K Race! On race day: You will probably find that you can run at least 20 minutes before you need a break, but whatever your plan, start slowly, and dont wait until you are exhausted
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RW's Basic Marathon Schedules: Get You Round
By on 07/11/2000 11:22:11
Classic 16-week marathon training schedules - just for beginners
Standfirst:Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords: Article type: scheduleuan108-- Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week 1 15 minutes jogging. Youre allowed to stop and walk, but this doesnt count as part ofthe
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RW's Basic Marathon Schedules
By Runner's World on 07/05/2002 17:45:43
No-nonsense, tried-and-tested 16-week marathon schedules, from beginners to advanced
The ‘Get You Round’ schedule A beginner’s programme, mixing some walking with running, over 4-5 days a week.The idea here is to get you fit enough to make it round the course, regardless of speed, so there’ll be very little fast work. You need
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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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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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