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
of agony on Buzzard Bait Hill. It was worth it.All week I had heard about the race up Buzzard Bait. The veterans spoke of it in hushed tones. The first-timers like me listened intently to stories of years past. As our day to take on the hill approached
off injury and time on the bench, exercise first-timers looking to shed excess pounds once and for all – more and more people are succumbing to the tri fever currently sweeping the nation.Going For GoalsThe UK tri season runs from April to October
.To help make all this happen, here's our first-ever beginners' racing guide. Here, you'll find everything that you need to know – from tips on nutrition and warm-ups, to race-day strategies and recovery techniques. Race DayRace day can be intimidating
-mile run to a one-mile average pace in a 5K race.However, most experts discourage first-timers from shooting for strict time goals. "Make it a race against yourself," says Carmichael, "because it’s your progress that’s most valuable to you." Galloway
at the running club true?And unless you’ve exclusive 24-hour access to a panel of experts, there’s no better place to turn than the RW forums. Here you can tap the collective knowledge of more than 350,000 runners, from fresh-faced first-timers to wizened oldies
the race distance.7. The waiting gameYou could also try waiting. This can work for first-timers or those anxious about the prospect of being kicked. “It is worth waiting a minute, especially in an Ironman, for clearer water so you can settle into your
- except that you type out your conversations and you never know who's going to chip in next. As well as being an exceptional place to spend a social hour or two, they're where you can tap the collective knowledge of over 140,000 runners, from first-timers
to break away. If you don't, you will be penalised.Q. Will my commuting bike embarrass me?A. It is very common to see commuting bikes at triathlons that are popular with first-timers, such as the Blenheim Triathlon or the Eton Super Sprints. If you are new
in the effort it’s ‘running’ and nobody can kid themselves over that, from elite to first-timer you are the only person you have to prove anything to! - MoeI’ll say what I always say which is... there’s no such thing as jogging so you can’t possibly be a jogger
