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BIG Marathon Index
By on 30/09/2011 10:00:00
All you need to know before taking on a marathon, from training plans to nutrition advice
On race-day - before, during and after the race Race-day checklists Secrets of Successful Pacing (Preview) Behind the Scenes: VLM Finish Line Runnersworld.co.uk's Marathon Gift Guide Fundraising FocusRunning for charity? Wondering how you'll have
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Winding Down - Three Weeks To Go
By Bob Cooper on 06/04/2009 17:12:05
Everything you need to know and do in the three weeks leading up to your marathon
Every good marathon-training plan should ‘taper’ during the final two or three weeks. That means you run less and rest more. For some people, the idea of backing off on their training just before the big race seems counter-intuitive. "So many
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Liz Yelling
By on 16/04/2010 17:38:42
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answered your marathon questions live in the forums
). In 2007, she also won the British Half-Marathon and Marathon titles, and is a Lucozade Sport Running Ambassador. Over the past few months, Liz has been one of our Lucozade Sport Super Six mentors, working with our Virgin London Marathon hopefuls
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Winding Down - One Week To Go
By Bob Cooper on 20/04/2010 10:00:06
Everything you need to know and do the week before your marathon
worries can skyrocket. But take comfort that thousands of other marathon runners preparing to race this coming weekend are going through exactly the same thing. And take refuge in your final mission: to ensure that your body is sufficiently fuelled
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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:43:45
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts (non-subscriber preview)
In the weeks leading up to April's Boston Marathon, in which he finished third, American elite runner Ryan Hall logged hundreds of miles over the mountainous roads of Mammoth Lakes, California. The workouts that mattered the most? His weekly tempo
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Turn Disaster Into Triumph
By Amy Swan on 31/03/2010 15:59:08
At the time, a DNF or DNS can seem like the worst day of your life. It really isn't but you still have to deal with the disappointment and focus on the next challenge
put his back-up plan into action: he took his family to New York for Halloween, which coincided with the New York City Marathon. "It helped knowing that I had something different to aim for and to immerse myself in - and that it involved my new
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: PB Potential
By on 23/02/2010 15:28:49
The most PB-friendly British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
1. Abingdon MarathonWhere? Oxfordshire When? OctoberThere’s a reason why the Abingdon Marathon is perennially popular with Britain’s club runners – it’s a veritable checklist for marathon success. Join the crowds heading to Oxfordshire and you
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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:10:39
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts
In the weeks leading up to April's Boston Marathon, in which he finished third, American elite runner Ryan Hall logged hundreds of miles over the mountainous roads of Mammoth Lakes, California. The workouts that mattered the most? His weekly tempo
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Iron Stomach: Long Distance Fuelling
By Roy Stevenson on 04/10/2010 18:40:12
When you're preparing to race an Ironman triathlon, a well-rehearsed nutrition strategy is essential
will be around your comfortable cycling cruising speed, and a fast walk to a slow jog.Meal timeIdeal times to eat during an Ironman are early in the cycle leg, and during the early stages of the marathon. You can even eat more solid, higher protein and fat
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Look, Feel And Run Your Best
By on 01/01/2009 00:00:00
Whatever your goals are for the year, this guide will help you look, feel and run your best
the most daunting, so take a minute to check out our BIG Beginners’ Index before you bound out the door – it’s packed with get-started tips, motivational advice and an essential kit checklist too.Don’t be tempted to run as far as you can, as fast as you can
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