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One runner, one Channel, one swim
By Nicola Joyce on 03/08/2004 16:39:17
If this doesn't inspire you to train long, nothing will. It's not running, but it's the rather impressive story of RW forum regular Dr Nic swimming the Channel
the shipping lane, and I could see all sorts of vessels, from passenger ferries to tankers. Far from being scared, I was interested in my new Channel companions and scrutinised them for details that would give me something to think about. I wondered
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Escape from Injury
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 12:13:32
The basic principles: how to avoid injuries on the run
. The one disadvantage is that they force you to turn frequently and can strain your muscles unevenly. But if you change direction often, you'll lessen the chances of injury. Also, run in the far outside lanes, especially during warm-ups and cool
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Helen (sub-4:30)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 01:00:37
Follow the progress of Helen, our sub-4:30 hopeful, as she receives expert advice from mentor Nick Anderson
:08:28 Strengths: An obsession with training plans, statistics and following instructions. Weaknesses: Making my legs go as fast as I want them too. And chocolate. Most looking forward to: Everything!I'm particularly
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Meg (first-timer)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 00:00:26
Follow the progress of Meg, a first-time marathon runner, as she receives expert advice from mentor Liz Yelling
have to dig in for another couple of weeks, and then it's time to get excited!Liz says: Meg’s confidence is starting to bloom and she knows she is on schedule to run a fast debut marathon. Now it's just a question of how fast she is going to go! Meg
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FLM: a Mile-by-mile Guide by RW Readers
By Marguerite Lazell on 06/04/2006 21:05:35
Spliced together from hundreds of 2005 reader accounts, here's what you can expect at each mile of the FLM
’re all but halfway. Depending on how fast you are going, you may get to glimpse the leading women coming in the other direction.Kiwi Chica was overawed by the sight of them: “Off I ran over Tower Bridge and headed along the Highway to see the elite women
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 17/09/2007 10:44:44
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (November 2007 - December 2007)
-minute mile. I think it's silly. I agree with Wilkie though - runners put more into it and take it more seriously. It's like those annoying people who go swimming in training lanes, and do a bobbing breastroke with their heads about the water so
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 20/01/2007 21:11:29
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (April 2007 - July 2007)
quicker). The only time I actually pant is biking uphill. – BasherJoin the threadNo thanks...MALICIOUS MISSILESThis evening, while I was out on a nice run along quiet country lanes, a car approached me at a fair speed. Since I was at a passing place I didn
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Readers' Races of the Year 2006: 7-14 Votes
By Runner's World on 07/01/2007 16:21:39
You voted for them... here they are. It's your races of 2006 (7-14 votes)
're an ultra virgin or experienced campaigner." - Viking 100100%11 ratings4Aviemore Highland Half Marathon, Highland (10/15/06) "Beautiful scenery, fast course and a fab goody bag including a bar of dairy milk chocolate and walkers shortbread! Not to speak
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The Weekend's Races: What You Said
By Runner's World on 26/09/2006 09:41:25
A round-up of your race reviews for the weekend of September 23-24
!"Back to summer loveliness, the Torbay Royal Regatta 10K earned brickbats and bouquets. "Fast course – plenty of support, but start and finish arrangements could be improved (and a clock!)," said Ploddosaurus. And: "Best 10K I've run this year. Inclines
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