Sonia O’Sullivan achieved a 5K personal best eight months after having her second baby. Norwegian marathon runner Ingrid Kristiansen was out there winning races just four months after giving birth. In fact, last year’s World Championships was awash
with a friendly stranger.As Josie Jump says, "10K run then forum picnic and a good cause: couldn't be better :-)"Need more persuasion? One lucky random entrant will win a pair of running shoes every year for the rest of their life! Sounds like just
is that you'll never have to think about what to do on a particular day. You get up, your session is there; you do it. Perfect.You may have seen these Runner's World programmes on the Race for Life website already:The beginners' six-week plan, based on a run
decided to make some massive changes in her life," Lee says. "She kicked cigarettes. No patches, just cold turkey. She lost three stone, and came off the pills she'd been taking for years for migraines."It was only after Rachel had made these vast
Burning desireWhen Runner’s World reader Andrew Corrie saw that his Isle of Man village was looking for a retained firefighter, he should have leapt at the chance to fulfil his lifetime dream. But although he had the commitment and the aptitude, he
"Look on a training diary as a coach, conscience and friend," says Steve Smythe, a runner and coach who's been writing down every run he completes since 1976. He's recognised that keeping tabs on his training is a great way to make the most of his
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
Standfirst: Real-life keys to overcoming marathon time goalsAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan135--How I Beat... 3:00Following a schedule was the most important thing. Knowing exactly what I had to do each day
is usually split into two with the faster runners starting a few minutes ahead of those who intend to run 20 minutes or more.Best multi-stage eventThe demise of the Tour of Tameside left a vacuum in the multi-stages this year, and the best in our view
Set aside a running wardrobe Or, if you're squeezed for space, a drawer or shelf. Use it strictly for your running kit. Organise it however you like. The point is, every run or trip to the gym won't turn into a house-wide scavenger hunt as you search for shorts, top, socks etc. I...
