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RW Race Report: Volkswagen Prague Marathon
By Victoria Wood on 03/08/2011 10:48:12
Take a tour of the Czech capital's historic sights - and eight (count 'em) bridges
was certainly the hardest. As we headed out into suburban Prague the crowd dropped off, so self-motivation became a priority. With most runners completing the race in under four hours, as a first-time marathon runner I found the sparser parts of the course
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Q+A: Ironman UK
By on 28/07/2011 13:11:37
Get the lowdown on Ironman UK, one of the toughest long-distance triathlons, as it heads to Bolton this weekend
'll be posted to give you a motivational boost.Feeling inspired?If you missed the entry deadline or if we've inspired you to try your hand at next year's event, swot up on our guide to Ironman training and discover why long distance triathlons are soaring
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Promotion: Join Team Scope at a triathlon this summer
By on 30/04/2013 11:01:47
Sign up to the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon or Virgin London Triathlon with us this summer and help us to raise vital funds for disabled people around the UK
Whether you’re new to triathlon or have your eyes focussed on a podium place, we have plenty of triathlon events around the country to get involved with this summer and we’d love you to join our team.For as little as £20 plus a very achievable
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RW Pocket Race Guide - June
By Catherine Lee on 25/05/2007 11:09:45
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
lap but might find the atmosphere and crowd support that accompanies an event of this size all the motivation they need to succeed.More 10K highlights...Newport Carnival 10K (Shropshire, June 9)Stourbridge Stumble 10K (West Midlands, June 16)Beamish
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Racing the Bard
By RichK on 05/05/2005 18:35:05
Take two dozen forum members, one sunny day, and one Shakespeare Marathon, a week after London...
from the effort of picking up the rejection mailshot from the floor.But many look elsewhere for a marathon. Some go abroad and race in a big city event elsewhere. Others look to one of the smaller British spring marathons instead - there are at least
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The Great Forum Ironman Challenge
By Runner's World on 18/11/2004 14:16:37
July 2005, Zurich: 50 forumites. Many first-timers. One Ironman Triathlon. (That's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run). Come and see the fun.
thread• Weekly training logs• URWFRC tri team kitFORUM THREADS: OTHER TRI• The main forum tri folder• IM Florida (Nov 04)• All you ever wanted to know about Ironman but were afraid to ask• Ironman requirements?• A motivational thread for newbies
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Ship Mates
By Alison Fraser on 26/07/2006 10:06:28
Ironman Frankfurt was just as tough for its supporters as it was for those taking part reports Alison Fraser
Not to be missed: Pirates swamped the city of FrankfurtNever underestimate the demands of being a supporter; it takes as much commitment as participating in an event but there are no medals to show for it. Whether it’s a 5K run or an Ironman
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A Right Royal Run: The Windsor Half Marathon
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/09/2006 11:27:42
The hilly course was no walk in the (Windsor Great) Park, as one RW writer found out
sprinted the next few miles faster than I've ever run an event, determined to make up for that slow start. It became a virtuous circle of motivation, with the pleasure of overtaking and the roars of the marshalls giving me even more energy. I crossed
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Forum vs Walt Disney Marathon: A Dream Come True
By slowfoot on 06/02/2008 09:49:09
Find out how our forumites fared in Florida's Magic Kingdom
before finishing with a three-quarter lap of Epcot and the magic of getting a Mickey-Mouse-shaped medal, a definite keeper. This year’s marathon was the 15th staging so a one-off medal added to the uniqueness of the event.Traditional Disney characters
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Swimming With The Tide
By Catherine Lee on 02/10/2007 11:25:46
No wetsuit, no flippers, no stopping and resting... it's the amazing story of Dr.Nic's 44-mile open water Jersey challenge
’s never worse than stinging nettles. It’s not their fault either – they’re not seeking you out, they’re just lying there minding their own business!"Pressed for strategies she uses to distract herself while underwater, she admits to singing motivational
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