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
The Runner's World 'Guide to Running' is a 324-page mine of information, packed with no-nonsense advice on every aspect of running. Drawing on Runner's World's wide base of coaching, nutrition, medical and sports science experts – and real
Remember these 10 tips when you start adding the fast stuff to your running programme:1. Graduate from basic training If youre a novice runner, you need at least three to four months of building up before starting speedwork. Meaning? You should
like the social pressure of knowing that a friend or a group is waiting for you to make you head out the door. It's also often more fun than running alone, especially if you're doing a long run or speedwork.Try something newThe fitness world is full
without stopping! 2. Build steadilyIf your running is to progress you will need to work harder over time, but if you punish your body too hard too soon you wont improve and youll increase the risk of injury. American coaching legend Jack Daniels advises
It might seem like gender isn't a big deal in the world of running. But even though men and women line up in the same races, with similar kit and an identical will to win, being a female runner can be a little different. Women have a different
at Runner's World for 10 years and took over the marathon schedules when Bruce Tulloh retired from writing them. Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group
From nervous first-timers to injury-frustrated veterans, self-confessed plodders to sub-1:25 hopefuls, over the last few months our six Bupa Great North Run hopefuls have been sharing all their training highs and lows right here online
've got the hang of your new piece of kit, step up a gear with this expert advice taking you through all the elements of your running regime. From big-race tactics to those tentative first steps after illness or injury, we've got the know-how that'll make
. Getting StartedTeaming up with other runners is the best way to dip your toe in if you’re completely new to off-road running. The Fell Running Association website has links to clubs across the country – contact a local group for a network of people ready
