When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard

When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard

, gradually get yourself used to the change by starting on a soft surface like grass or trails. If you'd feel more comfortable with company, why not team up with a friend? Get them to show you their favourite route, or join a club, which guarantees you

deliberate attention.Rest.Go! Muscles refuse, the ground bucks and the grass and the sky merge. Just keep going, and don't forget to press the button at the end.That would have to do. The world only slowly came back into focus. We trotted slowly back through

months ahead of time guarantees your entry, avoids late fees and, most importantly, commits you to the training because you don’t want to waste the cash. ‘This early investment in a race supplies you with motivation because it’s a concrete  step,’ says

by grass in the run section. "Crossing a field in a racing chair can really mess you up," he says. He'd also like to see wheelchair users separated from runners at crowded races. "A racing chair is typically faster than your average age-grouper," he says

." For example, some swims require an exit and re-entry halfway through. This has its attraction from a spectator's point of view but is a disaster for wheelchair users.Goddard is annoyed by grass in the run section. "Crossing a field in a racing chair can really

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

jogging equal to between one and three laps of a track once or twice each week,” he says. Level grass works the best.RacingThe following time-saving tips are estimates, but they reflect the advantages we believe average runners can reasonably expect

at a local park, I was so proud of myself. I have been running ever since.”6. Sign up for a race “There is always something very special about taking part in and finishing a race, whatever the distance. You will be surprised how motivating it is to have