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Forum Spotlight: Gearing Up for GNR
By Jane Hoskyn on 12/09/2006 17:44:48
How you're getting ready for the world's biggest half marathon
It's not a marathon and it's not got Paula Radcliffe, but the Great North Run is one humdinger of an event.This road race in Tyne and Wear attracts the kind of attention and numbers that many full marathons can only dream about. On October 1, when
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Marathon des Sables: Inner Workings
By Matt Allyn on 19/07/2011 15:20:53
all their gear and food, obey a laundry list of safety rules, sleep in communal tents, and blister their feet down to the fascia. For this privilege, racers sign up two years in advance and pay £3,200 (for 2011). They crave the challenge: "It boils
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Runner's World Promotion: TUI Marathon, Palma
By on 27/03/2012 11:11:05
October 2012, flights, transfers and accommodation for two. Three runners-up will be kitted out in JAKO gear top-to-toe.Discover the TUI Marathon and run into something good.Win a free race entry by sharing your inspiring fundraising story here. The full
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Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship: A Cycling Challenge
By Lara Parpan on 19/01/2012 10:00:00
For newbie triathlete Lara Parpan, it was the cycling leg that put her mettle to the test in Phuket
gears a few meters before the ascent. But when the gradient got too steep—I could hear my heart pounding in my ears because of the effort—and gravity threatened to topple me, I unclipped and joined a procession of about eight age groupers off their bikes
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Meet Our Flora London Marathon Pacers 2009
By Runner's World on 21/04/2009 11:08:05
Introducing the RW staff and friends who'll be leading our pace groups around this year's Flora London Marathon
behind him, including the five World Majors Marathons in 2008. Riel’s gearing up for the Gobi March – a tough 250K survival race through the Gobi Desert – but is putting this on hold to make sure he sees his RW pace group through under the magical sub-3
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RW Pacing At The Great North Run
By Runner's World on 27/08/2003 17:22:23
We've been pacing groups round UK races since 1998. It's free! Here's how to join us.
time.We take care of the pace estimates and the mile splits; you put in the training and turn up on the day for a great run. The groups vary from sub-three-hour marathon pace to run-walk at most events, so there's one for everyone. All you need is a
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Join one of our 2010 Pacing Groups
By on 07/01/2010 09:28:17
We've been pacing runners round UK races - including the London Marathon - since 1998. Here's where to find us in 2010
paced the London Marathon in 1998. Find out more about the pacers.--Where do we do it?Our main pacing teams are geared towards the Virgin London Marathon - we have six pairs of pace leaders there. We also offer you a chance to test your pace and see
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Sub 3:45 XFR Bear! on 21/04/2000 14:32:12
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
, saying "You are about to be passed by a f**king Wizard", and a man overtook me in full Dumbledore gear. Strangely it's not a line I remember from Harry Potter. Oh yes - and just as I was passing one of the large gantries, one of the marching bands
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RW Pocket Race Guide - May
By Libby Willis on 01/05/2007 11:14:27
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
the atmosphere alone should get you back in top gear.ASICS Cure Leukaemia Run 10K (West Midlands, May 13) You're sure to be bowled over by Birmingham’s third Cure Leukaemia Run – England and Warwickshire cricketer Ashley Giles will be there. And you might spy
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Great North Run Index
By Runner's World on 14/09/2009 12:54:24
Everything you should be reading before taking part in the 2009 Bupa Great North Run, including half-marathon training advice, race-day tips and essential event guides
Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the 50,000 runners gearing up to pound the streets of Newcastle on September 20 then this page is just for you! From the perfect two-week taper to nipping race-morning nerves in the bud, trouble-free transport
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