This week's problem is one that many runners will recognise: How do you cope with being a "beginner" again after injury?"I used to be a half-decent runner. I've run seven marathons with a PB of 3:36, and loads of half marathons and 10Ks
routes that you run over and over again, simply because you know how far you are running and it makes it easier to record it in your log. So punch your watch as you head out of the door and just go wherever your impulses dictate. Experiment. Try something
themselves, and weve gathered the best of them on the following pages. Among all these great tips, youre certain to find several that will help you run stronger, faster and easier.1. Run a shorter race Itll make you feel faster. This might sound obvious
for me. Now I know why I am doing each run, and as an inquisitive type, this gives me more pleasure and motivation.See full thread... and build mileage effectively: slow down, tooHilly - When I first upped my mileage during marathon training I went from
days of easy running, slipping into a near-glacial pace. You can make this easier for yourself by finding a slower-than-you running buddy.Old Routine: Walk the hard partsFresh Approach: Power through"Most people experience self-doubt when they pass
might not amount to much. But taken together, they can shave seconds – even minutes – from your next race, as you’ll see in the racing section. And even if the clock isn’t running, there’s plenty here to make your daily runs easier.TrainingBoost Your
-tune your running? Take this quick quiz to find out.The Perfect PlaylistRunners who listen to music know its motivating power, but what exactly does a great running song sound like?Extended PlayLearn how to compile a compelling playlist to keep you running
to stir up your routine. When you do the same run, day after day, you’re seldom challenged and your motivation is bound to sag. Think of it this way: if you eat a tuna and salad sandwich four days in a row, you’ll probably notice how delicious a different
The Fear: Falling BehindThe Fix: Close the Gap QuicklyAt some point, every runner gets dropped, whether it's on a long, hard run or in the heat of track repeats. Stiffness or fatigue from a recent workout is a legitimate reason for not keeping up
was possible and accomplish great things. No one demonstrates that better than the Running Heroes honoured by Runner’s World and Aviva in 2008 — they were seven people who achieved something or gave back in a monumental way. Among that group
