-scratching scenarios:I blew up The end of the race is in sight, but you feel as if you’re running through porridge and scything through the field backwards. Were you a little over-enthusiastic at the start? Without fail, every race has a group of runners who speed off

runners head up onto the Lanzarote’s famous volcanic ridges and, in gorgeous sunshine, provided them with spectactular views of the Island. Once again Shona Crombie-Hicks comfortably led the women home, but the men’s race came down to a sprint finish

blow when she was diagnosed with arthritis. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise - she was encouraged to take up light exercise to alleviate the symptoms. "My doctor told me I couldn’t run but I was really insistent that I wanted to," she says

Whether you’re lacing up your trainers for the first time since school, or are about to tackle your umpteenth ultra, chances are you’ll have questions about running. Are you doing things right? How you can improve? Is what your mate said

eating guidelines and you’ll soon see excess weight melt away. Get clued up on what to eat and why by getting to know the basic principles of nutrition. Food Groups: The BasicsJust right for runners: the foods groups you need, and how much you need

Every year at Runner's World, we come across people who achieve amazing things and who use running as a force of change, in their own lives and in the lives of others. Go to any running event in the UK and you'll find them. They are the beginners

: In the last few weeks, I've been reminded how much I enjoy running with other people - when I'm out on my own, it's so much harder to keep going and keep up the pace. I'm a morning runner, and after having to reschedule a long run I also learned the hard way

, or the sole rating for September's Quicksand 15, your scores and comments are now helping runners up and down the country to decide where to race each weekend.The ratingsWe've divided the 2004 ratings into two tables:Races with more than 10 votesRaces with 3

for beginners!)And a guide to doing your weekly long run right. Finally, if you want to see how ordinary runners can move their training to its next level, Hard Training, with Mike Gratton, is a fascinating read.Runner's World schedules in fullMile - short

London Half-Marathon, Northamptonshire When? March 9 Why? A key London Marathon build-up race, this Silverstone racetrack-based event offers a flat course, slick organisation, abundant facilities – and Runner's World pacers. 85 90 80 ratings41