Every year we eagerly make New Year's resolutions to get fitter, eat better and run faster. All too often though, by the end of January those well-intentioned targets have been pushed aside in favour of familiar bad habits.Failing to stick at New Year's resolutions is by no means...
In the December issue of RUNNER’S WORLD, we introduced you to three intrepid volunteers willing to let us train them up from being absolute beginners to running the Flora London Marathon in April. You’ll be pleased to know that, after six weeks
Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5Six months ago, Philippa Braidwood, Kerry Neale and Phil Wilson were complete beginners. On April 18, all three successfully completed the Flora London Marathon. We caught up with them, and their coach Keith Anderson
you fitter and faster from UK Olympian Jo Pavey, 8 ways to improve your nutrition without dieting, our expert guide to self-diagnosing foot pain and how to find your perfect pace.
-carbohydrate diets promoted for weight loss are disastrous for endurance athletes. A quick-energy snack an hour or so before you run can also help.Create an incentive list. Keep this list handy and pick from it every once in a while. Some people always have
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have
suppertime and bedtime; then, without eating in between, go for a second run for about 45 minutes the following morning. On the dietary side, reduce the amount of fat in your diet; drink water with every meal; don’t skip breakfast; eat more often and don
stock-market fall when interest rates rise. And no athlete is immune not even the most experienced and successful. Thats why reviewing the basics can always give you a boost.Of course, beginners have an even greater need to follow these rules
responded to a request placed by us on the forums earlier this year. We wanted beginner runners who were willing to take on a massive challenge – to get from virtually nothing to 26.2 miles in time for the 2004 Flora London Marathon.Over the coming months
right through to race day. Our beginner and intermediate programmes both include walk breaks.Q.What equipment do I need? A. All you need is a properly fitted pair of shoes, a suitable sports bra (for women) and some comfortable sports clothing
