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Q+A: How should I tackle my first marathon?
By John Bingham on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
re a first timer, I suggest you focus on finishing the race feeling good. The marathon can be a humbling distance, so be prepared for whatever the day, the weather and the course throw at you. Having an absolute time goal can be a recipe
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RW Races of 2003: Best Atmospheric Runs
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 15:45:14
The top five atmpospheric runs in the Runner's World Races of 2003
, attracts thousands of first-timers.5 Ballycotton 10, Cork, March It’s obvious which word we have to use to sum up this fantastic Irish event: it really is a great ‘craic’.
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RW Races of 2003: Best Series And Multi-Stagers
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 17:59:32
The top five race series and mult-stage events in the Runner's World Races of 2003
-to-rate list of race series and multi-stage events. 1 Race For Life Series, from MayWith over 300,000 runners, many first-timers and £17.5 million raised, Cancer Research UK Race for Life is the best thing to happen in running over the last decade.2 Cancer
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RW's BIG Race-Training Menu
By Runner's World on 20/07/2004 18:01:12
Everything about racing: finding a race, training, the big day and beyond... it's our BIG index...
and sweet - great for summer5K - for first-timers and fast-timers alike10K - the UK's favourite distance10-mile - the classic mix of speed and enduranceHalf-Marathon - premium and normal schedules hereMarathon - our enormous marathon menu--Mile Races
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Q+A: Why am I tired two weeks after my marathon?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
if you are a first-timer without a long background in running. Youve invested a great deal of energy, both physical and mental, and a great deal of time in your marathon debut.Running such a long way will have taken a fair toll on your body
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Find A Training Plan
By on 23/11/2009 17:04:28
Following a schedule is a great way to know you're on a tried-and-tested route to achieving your running goals
Half-marathon Looking for a tough, but satisfying endurance event? The half-marathon could be just the thing, and with ten-week, twelve-week and Garmin-ready plans, we've got a schedule for every runner. Find a half-marathon scheduleMarathon Whether you're a first-timer
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Virgin London Marathon Countdown
By on 16/04/2012 10:00:00
From meeting RW at the Expo to beating blisters on the run - here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon
: words from the wise Fail-safe advice for marathon first-timers, written by our forumites.Race-day Preparation Guide Full of tried and trusted tips, it's what we learned the hard way! BIG Marathon IndexFinally, our one-stop marathon shop contains
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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
ll enjoy it most if its within your capabilities. Thats not to say it should be easy. But we do want you to finish it feeling fired up.Look for a 5K race, ideally thats five kilometres, or 3.1 miles. It will take most first-timers 25-40 minutes
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Ask the Experts: Marathon Mental Strength Q&A with Dr Victor Thompson
By on 16/04/2012 10:07:43
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 psychologist Dr Victor Thompson answered your questions about achieving your goal in your spring marathon
first timer’s question. I’ve only trained to 20 miles and now the extra six loom quite large (and seem to be getting larger). It’s not helped by the fact that people say half the race battle is to get to 20 miles, then it really begins. I know I need
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Improve Your Swim Start
By Courtney Johnson on 09/03/2011 10:19:32
Hundreds of people, one starting point. What do you do?
.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 stroke and rhythm," says
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