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Beginners' Pluck
By Rob Spedding on 30/10/2003 10:55:59
Meet our three brave non-runners who've agreed to let us transform them into trained athletes ready for the Flora London Marathon next April
. But after watching the race I was so inspired, I decided I’d give running a try. Logging on to the RUNNER’S WORLD forum and seeing lots of other beginners in the same boat as me gave me a real boost. I know running is one of the best exercises for weight
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A Personal Best
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:52:08
Still waddling after all these years
to speak passionately about a topic not on the floor. So everyone moans and lets that person wax lyrical on a subject that’s only important to him or her.This is my 48th column to appear in Runner's World. It is the end of my fourth year in this space
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Beginners' Running
By Runner's World on 17/08/2005 11:16:01
If now is never soon enough for you, you need our 60-second guides. Shallow but helpful, with five articles to print and read...
-walk for best progress More Follow a smart schedule MoreStay motivated: set a target More Avoid injury: warm up, cool down, stretch MoreOr see the Runner’s World BIG Beginners' Index for more articles.
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Get-Started Schedules
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 15:33:36
Build from nought to 30 minutes in just eight weeks
30 mins continuously.The ResultCongratulations! Youre a real runner! What next? How about a 5K (3.1-mile) race?Beginner Six-Week Schedule | Intermediate Six-Week Schedule | Your First 5K (non-subscriber preview)
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10 Dos and Don'ts
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:04:49
Beginners' commandments - in a nutshell
and criminals.DONT run in remote areas, especially if youre running alone. If you dont have a training partner, run with a dog or carry a personal attack alarm. Dont approach a car to give directions, and dont assume that all runners are harmless.
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Best of the forum: Beginners
By Runner's World on 25/09/2003 18:46:04
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Beginners forum
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
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As The Penguin Flies
By John Bingham on 10/03/2003 12:52:30
If you're running solo and feeling blue, think of yourself as part of a community - there are a lot of fellow runners out there who are just like you
in my life, I found that it was nearly identical to other runners experiences.At every stop I found people who shared my love of running, my struggle to move past self-imposed limitations and my determination to overcome an earlier life of bad judgement
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Victory Stories
By Runner's World on 20/05/2004 15:24:03
Find out how our brave beginners got on at Flora London Marathon
Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5Six months ago, Philippa Braidwood, Kerry Neale and Phil Wilson were complete beginners. On April 18, all three successfully completed the Flora London Marathon. We caught up with them, and their coach Keith Anderson
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Lessons Learnt
By John Bingham and Julie Welch on 04/08/2002 13:08:11
We're so good to you... two well-known (once-)beginners share the secrets they learnt the hard way
, I felt too humiliated to go back. Eventually I found another less high-powered one nearby, having tracked it down through a race advertisement in RUNNERS WORLD. I really gained in confidence and improved much more quickly once I was running
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Our Best Practical Heart Rate Sessions
By Dagny Scott Barrios on 05/06/2002 10:01:45
Heart rate training is great in theory - here's a beginner-friendly guide to turning it into reality
Dr George Parrott. "Heart rate monitors, however, are far more precise."So, no matter what type of runner you are – beginner, intermediate or advanced – a heart rate monitor will help you train more effectively.Tips for BeginnersNovice runners
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