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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 24/03/2009 11:58:00
The most atmospheric British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
cheer runners after the tough climbs to the summits. Entrants can even join fellow runners and race organisers for a course run-through two weeks before the race, with all the information on the sights, history and geology of the route that you won
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Pocket Race Guide - May
By Alice Palmer on 30/04/2009 10:47:12
Featuring... Hinckley Half-Marathon, South Cheshire 20, Heroes 10K, Ramsbury Circuit 5, Raby Castle 10K, Saab Salomon Turbo X Surrey Hill
three weeks before the Edinburgh Marathon – so take it slow for a perfect last training run before taper if you're gearing up for a spring marathon. Among a small field, you'll tackle 20 miles along quiet country roads through the pretty villages
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A Matter Of Course
By Nicola Joyce on 01/07/2010 16:25:24
The more you know about a race course, the better your chances of performing at your best
, based on the size of your wave. Note the size and position of the buoys to judge how easy they will be to see and how tight the turns will be. You may be swimming into the sun, so consider that, too. And, crucially, pick objects you can sight off. Answer
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Think Tough
By Matt Barbour on 25/09/2008 16:56:41
A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back
week at a time – to rest, regenerate and develop that hunger for running again. "Forget your times, unstrap your stopwatch and rekindle your running desire by throwing some variety into your training, advises Lewis. "Try shorter distances, take
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No More Excuses
By Andy Richardson on 11/09/2002 19:03:48
No ifs, no buts - make your training a cop-out-free zone!
, wait an hour and then go for your runIM TOO BUSYPersonal trainer Mark Ford says building running into your non-running routine is a great way of making sure you get out more often. If Saturday begins with a drive to the shops to pick up the papers
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Lance On The Run
By David Willey on 27/10/2006 10:07:15
It really isn't about the bike for seven-time Tour De France winner Lance Armstong as he prepares for the New York City Marathon. Here's the full version of RW's exclusive interview
Most reasonably fit people can train properly for a marathon in 16 weeks. But even if you’re one of the fittest people on Earth, you cannot train properly for a marathon if your travel schedule looks the way Lance Armstrong’s did in the four months
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New Year, New You: 20 Running Resolutions
By Alice Palmer on 01/01/2010 15:50:00
20 simple ideas to help you get more from your favourite sport
If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target
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What's Hot On The Forum
By on 14/12/2009 07:00:18
Going up… running in a winter wonderland, getting started. Going down… Cold bath confusion, catastrophic chafing. Updated 14/12/09
’s brother doing three marathons in three days. I thought it was amazing that anyone could do things like that and it inspired me to get off my lazy backside and give it a go.I started with an eight week plan to get up to running for 30 minutes. I felt really
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The Perfect Race Weekend
By Victor Thompson on 11/11/2009 10:08:09
Guarantee a perfect race weekend with this can't-fail guide to triathlon success
You've done the hard part. The weeks of training are behind you and now you're looking forward to the race. You're ready to pit yourself against each discipline as well as fellow competitors to find out if your training's paid off, but your physical
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Find Your Perfect Bike Saddle
By on 18/11/2009 12:01:38
Finding the bike saddle that best suits you might take a little research and testing, but if you don't get it right, you'll have no one to blame when you get a raw deal
of either a flat piece of wood or a modified horse saddle. Riders favoured the upholstered leather saddles over the wooden models; they straddled the seat, pushed off with their feet to move forward and never picked up much speed.By the 1860s, however
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