motivated by choosing a race as a goal, but use whatever target works for you, whether that’s building up to your first 10-mile run, running five times a week, or logging 100 miles in a month. “A good goal keeps you excited,” says Hadfield.Go Off

(over 50lbs) I raised £600.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support.I completed the Great North in 2010 in 2:37.I am still running and entered into this year’s Great North Run. I have never been a runner in the past, I have small leg defect (one leg smaller

The season is coming to an end, so you'd be forgiven for looking forward to a bit of a rest. But not yet. There is still time left to go that extra mile and squeeze in some fantastic results to keep you inspired and motivated throughout winter

in a specific event (such as winning your age category in a race).Performance goals relate to a certain level of achievement (for example, a sub-40:00 10K).Setting different targets means you're more likely to focus on the positive outcomes of your

statement below:1. I'm disappointed after a race if a rival beats me, even if I set a PB. [+1]2. I never set any training or racing goals for myself. [-1]3. I like to set myself goals and watch my performances improve. [0]4. On group runs, I find myself

to train regularly through the winter, whatever the weather.Spencer Smith, ITU World Champion in 1993 and '94, and now as a coach, says, "The key to success is consistency. I always knew winter training had to be done if I wanted to win in the summer

of motivation is holding you back, try using a dawn simulator for morning runs (such as the Lumie Bodyclock, lumie.com, £59.95) – it will ease you out of sleep and make you feel refreshed. And seeing the sun rise mid-run might be all the motivation you need

Need a motivation boost for training on those cold winter days? Well, we've got just the thing for you - two expertly produced Runner's World playlists for just £4.49 apiece.You can only buy the playlists on iTunes, and the offer lasts from December

for assembling your own playlists.Warming UpAt the beginng of a workout, you need to get your muscles moving, set your pace and relax. So you want to choose upbeat songs with a steady BPM - 135 to 160 - that won't take you too high or too low.Play Electronic

When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard