. Getting StartedTeaming up with other runners is the best way to dip your toe in if you’re completely new to off-road running. The Fell Running Association website has links to clubs across the country – contact a local group for a network of people ready
Food and diet are an essential part of a runner’s training programme. It’s perfectly normal to try out different foods and eating patterns – do you eat an hour before you run, or two hours? Do you switch from cow’s to soya milk, or increase your
importance. Science in Sport have an isotonic gel that can be used without the need to wash it down with water and gives 25g of carbohydrate, which will get you through 20 mins or so of running. Marathon runners who take over five hours may consider taking
that I finally plucked up the courage. I was also secretly worried that I ignored the Master’s advice: Don’t try anything new on race day.But do you know what? I did many new things on race day. I met new friends on race day. I now know that I can run
. This advice is being recommended to even first-time marathon runners which I would not have thought was good.I know you need to run when tired to encourage the body to burn fat but surely not when you are completely depleted of carbs?Mike Gratton Rio, it
-strengthening exercises. The key to finishing was good advice: I had a good pair of trainers that catered for my clumsy running style, and I took energy gels every hour with a bit of energy bar. I also wore a belt carrying a bottle of Lucozade Sport that I would refill
on the pack, and I carried it in my pack the whole way round!And finally a word of advice to first-time marathon runners...when you pass through the water stations, DON'T run on the road markings. They become very slippery, as I found out at mile 3, when I
for improving times? Orion Runner Bean Here’s some good advice from Italian cycling pro Fausto Coppi: he said if you want to improve on the bike then "Ride a bike, ride a bike, ride a bike!" The same applies to running! Paul Gammo Fausto Coppi was around 50
. If you've planned speedwork, run easy instead or take a day off altogether. You will not lose fitness over a day, or even a few days, of rest. Unfortunately, most runners have a hard time following this advice. Many runners insist on adhering
and after the raceGET INTERACTIVE GNR Lucozade Sport Super Six: Get a flavour of what could be in store for youAll we ask is that you are prepared to commit to following one of our marathon schedules and share your experience with Runner’s World (both
