ASICS Pro Team Nutritionist Ruth McKean joined us recently for a Q&A webchat about nutrition strategies in the lead up to a marathon. Catch up with the highlights.Ruth is a member of the British Dietetic Association and Health Professional Council
Running coach Steve Smythe joined us recently for a live webchat on the RW forum to discuss marathon training - with particular focus on what you should be doing in January to make sure you're marathon fit for the spring.Steve is the author of our marathon schedules here on RW an...
TRAINING: RACINGHow can I avoid stitches in shorter races? Why do I struggle in the last mile of a race? Should racing related deaths be a concern? I run 10Ks. How long should training runs be? Why do I always get sick at 18 miles? Why do I retch during races?How should I p...
Can anyone run barefoot? A. If you believe barefoot running is our evolutionary heritage, it certainly follows that anyone can. Or almost anyone. “Certain neuropathies, such as diabetes, makes it inadvisable,” says Daniel Lieberman. If you’re overweight or out of shape? You need ...
We snatched a quick chat with the first British finisher in Sunday's Virgin London Marathon - 27-year-old marathon debutant Andrew Lemoncello.Firstly, congratulations - to be the first Briton home in your first marathon is an incredible achievement.Thanks! I'm feeling absolutely ...
This Sunday heralds the return of one of the UK's most prestigious endurance triathlons; Ironman UK. This is the only officially branded Iron distance event in England. More than 1,500 triathletes will be speeding through Lancashire's countryside as they tick off a tough 2.4 mile...
Q: What is hay fever?A: Hay fever is a type of allergic rhinitis caused by an overreaction of the body's immune system to pollen. The allergen causes inflammation on the inside of the nose and spreads to the sinuses, eyes and throat. Q: Why do I suffer from it?A: Jean Emberlin, r...
Q Ive had knee pain for a few months now. My GP has explained that the patella has moved out of line and that I am experiencing bone grinding on bone when I run. Now its got worse, but my GP is in no hurry to refer me to a specialist, saying that at my age (50) I should know b...
Q I started running two years ago and have increased my half-marathon pace from 9:30 miling to 7:30 miling. I have noticed recently that Im using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same. Is this progress or a form of ...
The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Women’s Running is the essential guide for women everywhere.Running is a simple sport, but it's not always easy to take the first steps towards a new you, so we've put together this guide to help you become the runner you want to be. The Runne...
