reputation among the RW team as a 'race-dodger'. Generally, they just aren't for me. You see, firstly, I've never been that competitive. Secondly, and most importantly, the idea of travelling to, say, Freckleton, to race on a wet and grey Sunday morning has
anything to the people who didn't believe in me. It was frustrating for a while but you just have to carry on.How did you manage to train at an elite level without funding?It was tough. I used competitions and races abroad to generate money. I also had a
One piece of racing advice I dispense regularly, and one which is regularly ignored by many of the runners I coach, is to race at an even pace. But there are certain occasions in a race when a well-timed burst of speed is an even better strategy
Standing on the sidelines at races can be no fun at all for your family - so why not give your loyal supporters a piece of the action with fun runs just for them. These summer races feature fun runs for all the family to enjoy.Salomon Forest Trail
pointed out it was still a "race". Not that I was trying to hurry them, but there is a touch of competitive spirit in me.I am not telling people to run with injuries of course - far from it - but I am either a typical marathon runner or just not right
of a lifetime, beautiful Brighton & Hove is ready to welcome you.2014 will be the fifth edition, and promises to deliver another world class event; 2013 Runners World race survey comments included: “Brilliant atmosphere, well organised” and “Crowds were
the men, successfully, mindful that women’s races offered little by way of competition for her. Then, in 1992, as a serious athletics career appeared destined to take second place to service life, she had an epiphany. Watching Lisa York, who she had
by speaking openly about the joy she felt when swimming competitively as a child, and how she was encouraged to take up triathlon when someone spotted her potential. She juggled training with a full-time job and thanks the individuals who paved the way for her
to develop a training guide to help you get to grips with the sport she loves. Winter is actually the perfect time to start training for a triathlon because the race season has officially finished for the year. You get the biggest head-start on building a
starting to run, or overcoming obstacles. It might be about your marathon build-up, or race-day. It might just be an account of a run on a clear, fresh day. The possibilities are endless.Each month's best stories will appear in the three magazines and win a
