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My VLM 2010: John Whitehead (4:23)
By John Whitehead 4 on 26/04/2010 22:02:12
The knee injury I sustained pre-Christmas made an unwelcome return at the most inconvenient time but that didn't stop me from reaching the finishline
. I felt great - I was well-rested, well-hydrated and ready to run. I soon managed to settle into my 7:00-mile pace and everything was going well. I'd never felt so good running and was well on target to achieve my 3:10 goal. But at Mile 15 I felt a
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My VLM 2010: Fruit Pastel Girl (5:20.22)
By Fruit Pastel Girl on 27/04/2010 13:54:17
Tripped up by another runner at Mile 20 I was reduced to a walk, but determined to run the last mile no matter how slow or painful
This was my first ever marathon and it was the best running event I have ever taken part in. The race, however, did not go as planned. I spent nine months training, completing two 17-mile runs and a 20-mile road race five weeks before (3:19
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Paula Radcliffe: Mental Strength Training
By on 05/05/2011 13:42:23
Increasing your mental strength will pay dividends – not only in your running, but in life in general as well, says Paula Radcliffe
; maintaining awareness of hydration levels; observing breathing patterns; working out split times; watching competitors and - in my case - counting in my head to determine where I am within each mile. This is something that I started doing a long time ago as a
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RW Running Rucksacks Test
By Runner's World on 07/02/2006 17:35:04
RW tests products from Original Mountain Marathon, Berghaus, Camelbak, Lowe Alpine, Salomon, North Face
. The straps are held neatly in place with Velcro, and Camelbak’s trademark two-litre reservoir – usually £20 – is included in the price, making the rucksack great value for money. Contact 01845 521 737; www.zyro.eu.comLowe Alpine Wadi – £45Capacity 15LWeight
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RW Fuel Belt Test
By Runner's World on 14/04/2006 18:02:33
RW tests products from High 5, Nathan, Nike, Raidlight, Saucony and SIS
does stretch.Contact www.1000mile.co.ukNike Hydration Belt £20 This is pitched as a drinks belt but it has such a small capacity that you wonder whether it can do the job of keeping you hydrated. The belt itself is the stretchy, Velcro-fastening type
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Rob's Food Diary Analysis (sub-4:00)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 19:06:05
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Rob after analysing his typical seven-day diet
Nutrient Average daily intake (g/kg) Recommended amount per kg/ day or per day Carbohydrate 291g (3.8g/kg) 7-8g/kg/day (539 - 616g) Protein 99g 1.3g/kg) 1.2-1.6g/kg/day (92-123g
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60-Second Guide: Ultra Running
By Alice Palmer on 09/07/2009 14:44:38
A short and snappy guide packed with everything you need to know to go long
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
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Diets On Trial
By Alison Hamlett on 28/09/2006 14:31:01
Not all fashionable diet books are flawed - here's our digested read of the best
work properly."Take away tip Aim to drink at least two litres of water every day, and when you're exercising drink an extra 500ml per hour of exercise to stay well hydrated.Food Doctor Everyday Diet (Dorling Kindersley, £12.99) What's on the menu
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TW Interviews: Team Sky Cyclist Alex Dowsett
By on 06/07/2011 18:00:00
An Olympic gold, a time trial win in the Tour de France and World Championship glory - Team Sky rider Alex Dowsett doesn't ask for much. We caught up with the up-and-coming time trial specialist
short 1.5-mile time trial. I had a cobbled climb, a tricky descent and some flat sections in it as well, so it was pretty hectic. Then I had four stages all between 100-120 miles in length. There were a few hills, all sorts of weather conditions
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Kim (sub-5:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:23:25
Follow the progress of Kim (aka The Evil Pixie) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-5:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
PB for 10K: 1:06 Half-Marathon: 2:28 Marathon 5:49 Strengths: Determination; not afraid to ask for support from friends; listening and taking in everything I'm told; passionate about encouraging new people to start. Weaknesses: Lack
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