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Meet The Penguin
By Runner's World on 10/03/2003 13:05:55
He's the man behind our Stories from the Slower Lane - John Bingham, aka The Penguin!
at himself and puts himself out there in The Penguin Chronicles, his avidly-read monthly column in RUNNERS WORLD. Bingham has also written two books (his latest No Need For Speed: A Beginners Guide To The Joy Of Running will be published in the UK
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Six Common Beginner Excuses
By Amby Burfoot on 01/01/2010 14:44:35
... and how to beat them
"I'm out of shape, overweight and I've never run before."Just like the millions of couch-potatoes-turned-runners before you. "Beginners all say, 'This seems crazy. Can I do it?'" says Bob Glover, co-author of The Runner's Handbook (£9.99, Penguin
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Dedication To The Run You Love
By John Bingham on 29/09/2004 16:27:43
Discipline is important, but you'll need more than that if you want to enjoy running for the rest of your life
Extract from No Need For Speed by John Bingham (Rodale International Limited, £8.99). To order direct from Runner's World for the special price of £7.99 (inc P&P), call 0800 731 0622 and quote 55174-0.Those who know me well know that I enjoy
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Around The Site in 80 Ways - forums
By Runner's World on 14/09/2004 18:00:16
A one-page look at the running world's friendliest forums
ContentsFinding your way aroundSpeed-reading the forumsHow to post a messageForum folk and forum etiquetteAdvanced featuresForumites in real lifeIn a nutshellRunner's World's forums are like the world's biggest, friendliest meeting place for runners
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Carrying The Can
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:48:02
You may have to be animated to improve your fitness, but these things shouldn't be taken to extremes
character, but only on the pages of Runner's World). My progress as a runner has consisted of frustratingly slow, small gains. I’ve gradually learnt that, in order to improve, I need to inch my mileage up and, sometimes, slow my pace down. I’ve realised
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In The Beginning...
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:29:11
Whether you're a beginner or a 20-year veteran of the sport, you'll benefit from this collection of newcomers' tips and lifelong principles
for sprinters. Be slow, not sorry.Dont compare yourself with anyone else Check out the apostrophe in RUNNERS WORLD. There must be a billion runners out there, so we could certainly call this magazine RUNNERS WORLD. But we dont, and this is because we realise
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The 15 Beginner Essentials - Preview
By Joe Henderson on 12/11/2004 16:09:56
A preview for non-subscribers: the first 5 of the 15 waffle-free things all new runners need to know
first running efforts with flying colours.If you're a Runner's World UK magazine subscriber, you can see all 15 lessons here. Otherwise, enjoy these five as a preview - and if you want to subscribe, you can save 30% right here.1 Welcome to the start line
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BIG Beginner Index
By on 16/02/2009 10:58:59
Our one-stop shop for new and novice runners, packed with links to all the information and advice you need to get started
.Real Runners, Real Conversations Enjoy the expertise and enthusiasm of more than 450,000 runners of all shapes, sizes and speeds! Our busy, friendly forum welcomes any questions or comments, and there's even a dedicated beginner section. Plus don't forget
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Our Bodies, Our Selves
By John Bingham on 08/08/2003 15:35:34
You can’t trade your body in for a new, improved model. Accepting the natural strengths and weaknesses of the body you have is the key to becoming the best you can be
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have
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It's Good To Walk
By Amby Burfoot on 05/05/2002 15:49:01
A simple training technique can increase your endurance and calorie-burning, decrease injuries and maybe even help you to run faster
seconds, walk until they feel recovered, then repeat the process for 20-30 minutes. This system has proved successful a thousand times over. When world-class runners peak for the Olympics, they concentrate on ‘interval’ training – the still
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