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RW Races of 2003: Best Atmospheric Runs
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 15:45:14
The top five atmpospheric runs in the Runner's World Races of 2003
by the crowds and the runners.2 Nike 10K, London, SeptemberWith so many new runners out for a great day, this really is as much a friendly ‘social gathering’ as a full-on race.3 Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, SeptemberIt’s the world’s biggest half-marathon, so
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The Racing Year
By Alice Palmer on 27/03/2009 10:00:00
Planning the perfect year of competition
Every year there are thousands of races in Britain, ranging from 5K charity jogs to ultra events and with options over trail, countryside, fell, track and road. Some runners cram in races every weekend, but if you want to maximise your
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RW Pocket Race Guide - June
By Runner's World on 07/06/2004 09:55:40
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
Entries have closed for...Southend Half-Marathon, (Essex, June 13) Blackpool Half-Marathon, (Lancs, June 20) Stoke On Trent Marathon, (Staffs, June 20) Most Popular Races...Datchet 10K: New-improved courseDatchet Dash 10K at Dorney Lake, Berks
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RW's Ultimate Half-Marathon schedules
By Steve Smythe on 07/05/2002 10:38:03
Our best-ever schedules for the half; 12 weeks from sub-1:20 to 2:30 run-walk
Standfirst: Author: Steve SmythePics:Issue date: Jul-Sep01Keywords: uan106--The half-marathon is Britains most popular race distance, usually representing around 10 of the top 20 races in Runners Worlds Races of the Year. The event requires a
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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
. Marathon pace for a 3:45 marathon is an 8:35-minute mile so yes, 8:30 is too fast. Aim to run your long runs slower than your marathon race pace and then add in some sections at race pace ( for example, three x 15 minute bursts or a 60-minute stretch) when
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On The Double (Preview)
By Marc Bloom and Shane Starling on 25/10/2007 15:17:37
Hills one day, fast the next, right? Not if you combine two quality workouts into one. It'll save you time and may just improve your performance as well (non-subscriber preview)
You could head to the track for some intervals Tuesday, and log a tempo run on Thursday. Or you could follow the lead of today's top runners and combine two traditional quality sessions into one killer workout. Britain's number one male marathon
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Ask the Experts: Marathon Mental Strength Q&A with Dr Victor Thompson
By on 16/04/2012 10:07:43
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 psychologist Dr Victor Thompson answered your questions about achieving your goal in your spring marathon
Dr Victor Thompson is a sports psychologist, as well as a keen triathlete who has represented Great Britain and Ireland. In 2005 he raced for Ireland at the Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii and in 2010 and 2011 he finished 11th in his age
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On The Double
By Marc Bloom and Shane Starling on 25/10/2007 14:42:47
Hills one day, fast the next, right? Not if you combine two quality workouts into one. It'll save you time and may just improve your performance as well
You could head to the track for some intervals Tuesday, and log a tempo run on Thursday. Or you could follow the lead of today's top runners and combine two traditional quality sessions into one killer workout. Britain's number one male marathon
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Go The Distance
By Hugh Jones on 05/08/2002 17:03:17
5K road race or 30-mile fell run? Here's the lowdown on every race type
There are thousands of races in Britain every year. Where do you start to look for one? When you flick through a race diary, what are you looking for? Chances are that you'll focus on an event that's close to home. Never mind if it's a one
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