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Set Realistic Goals And Achieve Them
By Ben Hewitt on 02/01/2007 08:57:17
Improve your sprint finish, injury-proof your body, better your pace... let us help you set realistic goals and show you how to achieve them
for at least five minutes in-between. During the pick-ups, concentrate on increasing your cadence and remaining light on your feet. The goal is to develop leg speed that you can call on when the line is in sight.Goal - Injury-proof your body"You have to make
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Five Post-Run Exercises to Boost Strength
By on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Spend five minutes on each on these exercises post-run to get a full body workout
Bent-Over RowRest your left knee and arm on a bench, bend your right elbow and lift a dumbbell straight up. Lower. Do 15 reps per arm.
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Q+A: Calf strains: Why they occur and how to treat
By Judith Pitt-Brooke on 13/02/2006 15:51:05
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I’m 44 years old and have been running for 20 years. I stretch my calves and hamstrings before I run but have recently suffered a calf strain after a few miles. How can I avoid this and how should these injuries be treated when they occur?A From
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RW's 60-Second Guides Index
By Runner's World on 24/05/2009 09:26:50
Bite-sized articles for the seriously time-pressed
to the trails.Ultra RunningA short and snappy guide packed with everything you need to know to go long.Stretching Run safe, strong and injury-free - wise up to the whats, whys and whens of stretching.Carb-LoadingForget ploughing through plates of pasta - get
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Reader to Reader: What's your injury philosophy?
By Jane Hoskyn on 29/04/2007 21:52:10
How's a runner to handle injury - and the constant threat of injury? Here's what you thought
A very broad question this week, from a RW forum member who wonders how to deal with the constant worry that injury could strike any day. And when injury does strike, what's your attitude to it?"The risk of injury is the price that the hard training
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The Science of Recovery
By Sam Murphy on 10/02/2011 10:42:44
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
, infections, fatigue and even injury - not to mention leaving you less than raring to go for your next session. Click through our slideshow to find out what works and why.
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The Science of Recovery (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 09/02/2011 15:44:04
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
, infections, fatigue and even injury - not to mention leaving you less than raring to go for your next session. Click through our slideshow to find out what works and why.
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New Book! The RW Guide To Running
By Runner's World on 16/03/2005 16:17:02
1149 tips, 320 pages - your complete running companion at a mere £9.99...
-life runners – it is an invaluable resource if you're a beginner starting out on your running career, or looking to improve your performance and reach your full potential.With comprehensive chapters on training, equipment, nutrition, injury treatment
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Q+A: Will running help me overcome depression?
By Dr Victor Thompson on 13/02/2006 13:52:46
Our experts answer real-life questions
therapist you don’t want to overdo it, or risk an injury, because coping with setbacks will be more of a challenge if you are depressed.Recognise your improvements. Keep your goals modest. Reward yourself for just going out and running and sticking to your
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Face Your Running Fears
By Jeff Galloway, Ruth Emmett on 18/10/2010 12:17:41
Don't let anxiety hold you back, unleash your running potential with our guide to overcoming common running fears
increase your speed and distance, and incorporate sufficient walk breaks and rest days, there's little chance you'll suffer an injury.I thought I'd eventually be able to run without walkingRunning continuously doesn't have to be your goal. Most runners find
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