Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the 50,000 runners gearing up to pound the streets of Newcastle on September 20 then this page is just for you! From the perfect two-week taper to nipping race-morning nerves in the bud, trouble-free transport

:30 Strengths: Motivation, endurance and a positive attitude Weaknesses: I suffer from nerves and that affects my race performance. I also don't know when to rest rather than run, and need to work on speed endurance

-scratching scenarios:I blew up The end of the race is in sight, but you feel as if you’re running through porridge and scything through the field backwards. Were you a little over-enthusiastic at the start? Without fail, every race has a group of runners who speed off

sneaky spurt of speed mid-race, whatever your paceAsk other runners...RW readers are some of the most supportive people in the world when it comes to training and racing. Whether you have a question about a specific race, a 'can I do it' question, or a

Heath and Injury | Motivation | Nutrition | Racing | Shoes + Kit | Training | Weight-loss | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our beginner forums. They were created by members of Runner's World just like you. If you

them on runs, encourage them, lend them your back issues of RUNNER’S WORLD. Do all the things you wish someone had done for you!I resolve to Leave my watch at home for one run a weekWhy? Not every run is a race. Time has its role as an objective means

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that Runner's World said that it's better to lose a few minutes than to feel uncomfortable, go and get it out of your mind - that is good advice I didn't follow.Philip Bosworth, 4:21 My first marathon, and I loved every minute. In training I ran as far as 20

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’t made concrete racing plans past Sunday. First I’ll take a break, and holiday to let my body recover and see how I get back into training. The only main thing that I have pencilled in is the World Championships 10,000m in Paris. I want to race more