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RW's Great North Run Mile-by-mile Guide
By on 17/09/2007 10:49:59
Plan your race with our mile-by-mile guide to the world's biggest half-marathon
And they're off... 50,000 runners take to the streets When the inaugural Great North Run took place in 1981, more than 12,000 runners charged through the streets of Newcastle. Thirty two years later a lot has changed. The field has reached an eye
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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
by the crowds and the runners.2 Nike 10K, London, SeptemberWith so many new runners out for a great day, this really is as much a friendly ‘social gathering’ as a full-on race.3 Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, SeptemberIt’s the world’s biggest half-marathon, so
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The Racing Year
By Alice Palmer on 27/03/2009 10:00:00
Planning the perfect year of competition
could even squeeze in two for the satisfaction of seeing your time drop within just a few weeks. Head to the north-west for the City of Manchester 10K; or take advantage of the big racing opportunities in London this month, with the Bupa Great Capital 10
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20 Races to do before you die
By Alison Hamlett on 20/08/2008 15:59:21
RW's guide to the 20 best foreign races every runner should complete from around the globe
London Marathon. Tick. Great North Run. Tick. You’ve crossed off some classic British races from your to-do list but there’s a whole world waiting out there for your next racing kick. Whether you fancy soaking up the amazing atmosphere of New
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RW Pocket Race Guide - Mid-May
By Daniel Benson on 13/05/2004 09:00:27
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
on the promenade Gin Pit 5 (Lancs, May 26)RW Says: Named after a nearby abandoned pit, the trails make for great runningThe Week's Most Popular…1. Flora Light Challenge for Women 5K, September 5, London - Birmingham Join thousands of women and girls for the UK
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RW Pocket Race Guide - June
By Runner's World on 07/06/2004 09:55:40
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
Thames. If you’re looking to run a faster time, this could be your best bet. Includes the Surrey 10K Championship.Spans: "Great race and a great Sunday lunch was had by all, last year!"Gary T: "I forgot to enter last year and tried on the day. It was full
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Ask the Experts: Half-Marathon Training with Bud Baldaro
By on 26/06/2012 12:00:00
Taking on an autumn half-marathon? Catch up with the highlights of last week's live webchat with coach Bud Baldaro
for the Bupa Great North Run – or your autumn half-marathon of choice. Read the whole forum debate.Q. Can you give me any advice on wearing compression socks for my first half-marathon? Wendy Edwards 5A. It is important that you practice wearing compression
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: How I overcame...
By Runner's World on 07/05/2002 19:03:13
First person success stories in training
the whole route without stopping. So, with quite poor training preparation and hardly two months running experience, I finished my first half in a painful 2:24. My friend never started the training.That same year, Nicola ran the Great North Run
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RW Pacers: Leading the Way
By Andy Dixon on 30/03/2011 12:37:32
Find out why joining one of our pacing groups is so rewarding, for you and us
.Pacing problemsOf course, things don't always run smoothly. A few years ago a pace group leader opted for an ill-advised curry the night before the Great North West Half in Blackpool. A few miles into the race, his gut started asking some serious questions
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Ten Top Summer Triathlons
By Ruth Emmett on 19/11/2009 16:35:33
Spoilt for triathlon choice this summer? Here are the races we'd go the distance for
, GwyneddDISTANCE Middle Distance (2K/78.5K/20K)SWIM Lake BIKE Road RUN Roadwww.wrecsamtri.org.ukThe Bala Half-Ironman is not for the faint-hearted. This is a tough race set in some of north Wales' most breathtaking scenery. The triathlon starts with a 2
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