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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 18/04/2011 07:05:29
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
Congratulations: you've run your marathon! Now, unless you wish to spend the next few weeks plagued with soreness, sniffles and a soul-sapping sense of apathy, read on.What you do in the days following a marathon is just as important as what you did before. Running 26.2 miles pla...
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RW's BIG Race-Training Menu
By Runner's World on 20/07/2004 18:01:12
Everything about racing: finding a race, training, the big day and beyond... it's our BIG index...
-week schedules, with special race-day dilemma answers. 10Ks to enter Have we whetted your appetite? Take a look at the 10Ks you can enter online Q&A: I’ve never raced as far as 10K. What time should I aim for? And more...Also... Your first race --> From pre
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RW's Quick Marathon Index
By Runner's World on 02/12/2004 10:41:49
A short guide to everything we have for marathoners
slower than 5 hours! Forum Mile 18 Support threadForum readers' first-hand accountsFLM 2005 Blogs The final week and the big day...In the week before the marathon In the final two days On race-day - before, during and after the race Race-day checklists
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Virgin London Marathon Countdown
By on 11/04/2011 10:00:00
From meeting RW at the Expo to beating blisters on the run - here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon 2011
team of Paris Marathon hopefuls. They've been mentored since late 2010 by coaches Steve Smythe and Bud Baldaro (as well as the ASICS PRO Team). Join the forums now to benefit from the Six's experiences in Paris, for last-minute advice and top race-day
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Ultimate Marathon: What if... (A Week Before)
By on 11/04/2011 10:51:35
How to deal with every marathon eventuality: The Week Before
s natural in these easy weeks, partly because youre used to hard training and partly because we find it hard to passively await race-day. But fight the temptation to train more even cross-training and dont take to DIY or gardening to keep your body
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The Perfect Marathon Week
By on 11/04/2011 10:19:11
Your day-by-day guide up to and including race day - mind, body, food, drink and admin!
.Avoid the practice of preceding a carbo-loading period with a few days of carbohydrate starvation.AdminIf you haven’t done so already, prepare your race-day shopping list and buy everything you need, from blister patches to energy gels.TuesdayMindVisualise miles 6
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RW Marathon Newsletter - Week 18
By Runner's World on 25/04/2005 10:45:17
RW Marathon Newsletter - Week 18
massages - these might highlight problem areas. If you are injured, visit a specialist.Race-day storiesWe're delighted to have published more than 120 of your race-day stories so far, and what varied, inspirational reading they make. Thanks to all of you
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How To... Organise A Race
By Catherine Lee on 17/08/2007 09:38:32
Straight from the race organisers' mouths - everything you need to know about staging a running event
the brains of the bodies behind some of the UK’s most successful races and find out what really goes on behind the scenes before, during and after race-day. Of course, next time you find yourself toeing the line, don’t forget to spare a thought for these guys
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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
10 years down the road. Set yourself a goal for the year (new distance, new PB) and work steadily towards it.Pacing Race-day emotion and adrenaline can easily override judgement, especially early on in a race. Divide your race into sections
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Your First Marathon: Words From The Wise
By Catherine Lee on 24/04/2009 09:14:59
Top marathon tips from RW forumites
the build-up to race-day. Who can you turn to for advice and reassurance? The RW forumites of course. They’ve hundreds of marathons-worth of experience between them, and we’ve picked their brains for these fail-safe tips to ensure your marathon debut goes
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