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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...
shapes and sizes and ability..."- RW forum member Michelle CrickFind a race...There are 2500 races a year in the UK. Some are flat, some tough, some on trails, some with amazing scenery - and almost all welcome beginners. Find a race Search the UK
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RW Races of 2003: Best Big Movers
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 17:14:07
The top five improvements in the Runner's World Races of 2003
L1310K: Great event all round" Absolutely fantastic atmosphere - have never known any event like it. Even the church choirs come outside to sing during it!." Catherine Bernal, on the Hastings Half.This year saw a number of races make some impressive
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RW Races of 2003: Best Scenic Races
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 17:42:54
The top five scenic races in the Runner's World Races of 2003
Lochaber Marathon: fast, flat and with some great scenery too "Superbly organised, beautiful countryside and a great atmosphere. Looking forward to next year!" Harriet Cameron, on the Windsor Half.If you don’t mind slowing yourself down a little
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London Marathon Highs & Lows!
By Debbie Southern on 18/04/2011 18:30:12
Gels make the tum very delicate and a toilet stop needed!
in the end!Last year I could not stomach the gels so I spent all winter getting used to them and finding my own way to take them without gagging, then race day comes along with the hot weather and the gels give me the trots!If I manage to get
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RW Pocket Race Guide - December
By Runner's World on 22/11/2006 15:02:58
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
8 (Surrey, December 10) Now in its 47th year, the Hogs Back 8 is one of the UK’s longest-standing road races. Its testing and unusual course distance is run over a circular route, heading out from Quardrun Park and along country roads. The first
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Q+A: How can I overcome these pre-race nerves?
By Hal Higdon on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Ive been running for just over a year and have recently started entering races. The thing is that as soon as I stand on the start line, Im always overcome with nerves. I feel queasy and my legs shake, and Im sure this is affecting my race
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RW Previews: Great Barford Half, December 14
By Runner's World on 11/11/2003 15:21:48
The last half-marathon of the season? Well you had better sign-up then!
, it’s a short yet steep climb and an agonising u-turn with the finish line insight. The race has steadily grown over the years and will boast a 1000+ strong field.What the organiser says:“You will definitely be made to feel welcome and all levels
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Run Of The Mills
By Simon Taylor on 28/05/2004 18:14:41
It's not just the opportunity to run through people's kitchens that makes the historic Cinque Mulini a bit special... there's the top-class field too
Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5There are a few races that can legitimately be termed ‘classics’ – the marathons of London, New York and Boston, for sure. The San Silvestre New Year’s eve race in Brazil, the San Blas half-marathon in Puerto Rico and San
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RW Pocket Race Guide - April
By Runner's World on 24/03/2005 11:21:47
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
!National Highlights...Exe to Axe 20.3 (Devon, April 3) The London Marathon might be the grandest race in April, but you needn’t look any further to find one of this month’s toughest races. Now in its third year, the Exe to Axe alternates its start and finish points
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 22/02/2010 17:25:28
The most atmospheric races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
in more than 150 countries and an estimated one million people lined London’s streets to cheer on runners in last year’s race. With a field of over 35,000, the presence of the world’s best elite runners and a huge crowd roaring support, taking part
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