training camp, held in Portugal in association with 2:09 Events, packs in two shorter runs each day, yoga and core-stability classes, talks from experts, a handicap cross-country race and a long run at the weekend. This year our annual training camp

the winter is to stay motivated, but that is a challenge in itself. Alistair Brownlee famously races cross- country in the winter to maintain his high motivation levels. He recommends seeking out new run and bike routes and finding exciting things to do

UPDATE: We had an amazing response to our Inspired To Run competition, launched in the summer by RW along with Reebok and two of our sister magazines.Among the stories you sent us were tales of first-time marathons, extraordinary race day

are available and safe. A change of scenery can be surprisingly inspiring.3. See starsRun at night with a torch. It worked for Carl James, who picked up the habit while training for a two-day adventure race. “Running with a light is a completely new experience

race, pay attention to all the signs, not just the ones you want to see, If you feel pain for two days or more in succession, stop running for a day or two - or three. That's probably all it will take for your pain to disappear.

so much support, friendship and awe-inspiring guts to the sport, motivating the thousands of runners they meet both at races and on the runnersworld.co.uk forums.The Fundraiser Eric Hardwick Eric Hardwick is not your average charity fundraiser

of a race – the year'll fly by!Big targets will give your year a structure as you build up to the big day, replete with smaller targets to tick off. Think of the pride you'll feel as 2010 is marked out as 'the year you…'Tackle a mileage challenge

age-group structure. However old you are, triathlon gives you the opportunity to compete against other athletes of a similar vintage. This means you can race for your country whether you're 25 or 85 without being a full-time, professional athlete

with discomfort the hard way, says Noakes. Running race pace and faster in 1000m intervals is the best way to teach your brain what your body is actually capable of.Free your mind (and the rest will follow) Tough day? Reach for the remote before training

people so you motivate each other. Do a road or cross-country race and use the treadmills together at your local gym. Join a tri club and use the sessions and advice on offer." - Tim Don "Tell yourself that training in the miserable winter makes you a