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The Laws Of Injury Prevention 
By Amby Burfoot on 08/03/2010 08:32:08
Follow these 10 time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads - and less in rehab
In the mid-1970s, Runner's World Medical Editor George Sheehan, M.D., confirmed that he was hardly the only runner beset by injuries: a poll of the magazine's readers revealed that 60 per cent reported chronic problems. To describe himself
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Marathon Training: Smooth and Easy
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 09:53:14
10 classic marathon Q&As, from training injury-free to overcoming dreaded boredom
the final miles of a marathon, you should be able to run faster.This extract is from The Runner's World Complete Book of Running by RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot.
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Enduring Questions: Can Hills Make You Faster?
By Amby Burfoot on 07/07/2005 10:23:42
Some runners avoid hills because they can cause injuries and they're, well, hard. Time to reconsider
At Runner's World we try to practise what we preach, and so, along with following abstemious diets (well, we try), we also follow our training advice. That means regular speedwork, long runs, rest days and the dreaded hillwork. Repeatedly dragging ourselves up to the top of north...
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It's Good To Walk
By Amby Burfoot on 05/05/2002 15:49:01
A simple training technique can increase your endurance and calorie-burning, decrease injuries and maybe even help you to run faster
, enjoyable (and effective) way to run. It’s worth a try, isn’t it? Amby Burfoot is Editor of Runner's World US.
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Start Running Now: Our Get-Going Guide
By Amby Burfoot on 01/01/2010 15:21:23
Anyone can become a runner - never mind the excuses, the weather or the bag of crisps calling your name. Here, a team of experts shows you how
to avoid injuries and when, where and how much to run. No problem. We've got the answers - from experts who have been teaching beginners for years, and from others who've certainly been around the block. Every runner began with a first step. You can, too
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Enduring Questions - The Perfect Training Plan
By Amby Burfoot on 02/04/2007 12:24:33
Note these ten principles next time you draw up a schedule
and minimising injuries. Also, whenever you do a session, know what you’re trying to achieve. Is it endurance? Speed? Running economy? You should know the answer before you begin to sweat.Avoid injuries Duh. Who doesn’t pay homage to this old chestnut? But it
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The FIRST Three Day A Week Marathon Schedule
By Amby Burfoot on 05/12/2006 15:06:54
Tired of slogging through miles of training? Here's how to run your best marathon on three training runs a week
her house had been flooded, and one because of injury. "I had expected that we would lose at least five runners to injuries," says Pierce, "so I was very happy with this outcome. It seemed to prove that our workouts, which were harder than most
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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
This extract is from The Runner's World Complete Book of Running by RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot. You can now preview it, free, for two weeks without risk or obligation. All running programmes for beginners are the same: they move you from walking
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Double Your Endurance
By Amby Burfoot on 10/05/2005 16:02:25
Introducing the wonders of the running world - seven simple plans to double your endurance
simpler than Beesley’s, or any more successful. “I’ve increased my endurance and my speed, and I’ve done both without any injuries,” he says. “My family describe me as a very patient man. Patience combined with persistence is a great combination
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Double Your Endurance
By Amby Burfoot on 10/05/2005 16:11:47
A preview for non-subscribers: seven simple plans to double your endurance
’ve increased my endurance and my speed, and I’ve done both without any injuries,” he says. “My family describe me as a very patient man. Patience combined with persistence is a great combination for success in running.”What you should do Whatever your present
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