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Q+A: How can I prepare for a hilly Ironman when I live in a flat city?
By on 10/06/2011 15:04:11
Q. I live in London and am training for an Ironman-distance race in the French Alps. It's going to be hilly. Is there any way I can prepare for the climbs? If you're living in the city and don't have easy access to climbs, I'd recommend two strength sessions per week on a turbo ...
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Pocket Race Guide - October
By Alice Palmer on 25/09/2009 16:20:07
Featuring... Badger Bite 4, Henley Half-Marathon, Gin Pit 5, Richmond Castle 10K, Welcombe Wobbler 10K, Trionium Greensand Marathon, East Coast 10K, Over The Hills 12K
the hills and heaths of Highgate in this short and snappy fun run, and you-ll also raise money for the Whittington Hospital Charitable Fund.Filling Up Fast...Gosport Half-Marathon (Hampshire, November 15) Get set for your next PB over this famously fast
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Pocket Race Guide - December
By Alice Palmer on 26/11/2008 10:37:49
Featuring... London Santa Run 6K, GRIM 8, Thompson Brothers Stockport 10, Bedford Harriers Half-Marathon, Staffforshire Moorlands Xmas Cracker 8, North Pier Boxing Day 10K, Glynneath 5, Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K
'll need to get in early if you want to get your mitts on a place...Not the Roman IX (Warwickshire, January 18) The replacement for the popular Roman 9, this 12K road race through the rolling hills of Warwickshire has a final descent to smile about
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RW Pocket Race Guide - March
By Catherine Lee on 21/02/2008 10:38:08
Featuring... Llanelli Waterside Half-Marathon, Cloud Nine Hill 8.75, Fradley 10K, Tough Challenge Marathon, Hastings Half-Marathon, Stowmarket Striders Joe Cox Half-Marathon, Hanham Horror 6
Path, the predominantly flat course is sure to prove popular among the hill-averse, though gusty headwinds and the occasional shale stretch may thwart those chasing fast times. Panoramic views over the Burry Estuary and Gower peninsula also offer a
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The Perfect Running Week
By Jeff Galloway on 24/06/2011 13:00:00
Find out why a structured schedule can keep you healthy and motivated
schedule from week to week and alternate your route or running partners to boost your motivation. If you're focused on an ambitious goal, such as a first race or a new distance, alternate focused weeks - complete with hills, long runs and speedwork
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Five Ways to Boost your Running Economy
By Garth Fox on 02/08/2011 15:48:26
Get the best out of your body by boosting your running economy
VO2 max - the measure of how much oxygen your body can get to your muscles - has tended to grab all the headlines when it comes to evaluating endurance running performance. After all, it's relatively straightforward to measure, gives quantifiable data and is a decent starting po...
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Beginning Running: The First Of Many Miles
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 14:41:28
RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot with a friendly overview of how to get started and what to expect as a new runner
often force you to run up and down the edges at junctions – not a great way to develop your running rhythm.Running HillsEventually, you will encounter hills. You won’t consider them a friend at first, but they can actually help you improve your fitness
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60-Second Guide: Fell Running
By Runner's World on 25/03/2008 11:39:19
From planning your routes to staying safe in all weathers, it's the perfect introduction to running on British mountains.
Running up and down hills amid some of Britain’s most remote and rugged terrain might seem the preserve of hardy, veteran athletes, but in reality, anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can enjoy the exhilarating experience of fell running
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BIG Beginner Index
By on 16/02/2009 10:58:59
Our one-stop shop for new and novice runners, packed with links to all the information and advice you need to get started
strength and cardiovascular fitness – and faster times? The long run.Everything you need to know about hill trainingHill running is a tough but fantastically effective fitness booster. And you know, it can even be fun...How To Run At Your Ideal Paces It
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Best of the forum: Beginners
By Runner's World on 25/09/2003 18:46:04
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Beginners forum
Heart rate - resting HR and HR training…Heart rate monitor zones seem wrong pt1Heart rate monitor zones seem wrong pt2Heart rate monitor zones seem wrong pt3Heart rate monitors - only for experienced runners?Hills - how to cope with them??Pace - what speed
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