.To help make all this happen, here's our first-ever beginners' racing guide. Here, you'll find everything that you need to know – from tips on nutrition and warm-ups, to race-day strategies and recovery techniques. Race DayRace day can be intimidating

, sometimes not – I was an expert at it. My most vivid memory of myself in those days is sitting in bed watching television, drinking vodka on the rocks, eating an ice cream and smoking a cigarette. All at the same time. I recently found my first ever e

you carry a protective layer with you in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. If you’re heading to more remote areas, tell someone about your planned route and think about carrying a mobile phone and ICE (In Case of Emergency) information

help your aerobic system work more efficiently. Also, synovial fluid (the lubricant in your joints) warms up, helping your body to move easily. "Too many beginners skip this step without realising how much more effortless it makes the whole workout feel

rapidly when we take days off or other appropriate action (like ice treatment). And most are self-inflicted – we bring them on by running too far, too fast, too soon or too often. Prevention is often as simple as a change of routine. If you can’t run

enough sport. There's only one thing that's bothering you: if running's so simple, why do you have so many questions? You're not alone.Every beginner worries about how to get started and has a lot to ask - about how to get motivated, what to eat, how

stock-market fall when interest rates rise. And no athlete is immune – not even the most experienced and successful. That’s why reviewing the basics can always give you a boost.Of course, beginners have an even greater need to follow these rules

together though, balls of ICE then – Chilli PepperI like running in the cold crisp air, what I don't like is when I get back to the house and it feels far too hot ... cue an argument with the girl friend about turning the thermostat down – HarryBI love

out fat-burning enzymes, which help your aerobic system work more efficiently. Also, synovial fluid (the lubricant in your joints) warms up, helping your body to move easily. "Too many beginners skip this step without realising how much more

on. See full threadCommon beginner injuries and health tipsBlistersMarathong - The night before a long run, I put petroleum jelly all over my feet, put socks on and go to bed. The petroleum jelly softens the skin while you sleep. On the day