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minute to find out the beginner’s basics. You’ll go faster, further and happier, we promise.Starting at the ground, possibly the only thing you really need in order to run is a pair of decent running shoes. They vary as much as prescription spectacles do
at the running club true?And unless you’ve exclusive 24-hour access to a panel of experts, there’s no better place to turn than the RW forums. Here you can tap the collective knowledge of more than 350,000 runners, from fresh-faced first-timers to wizened oldies
to get the balance right between them. These training schedules – for people aiming for the Olympic distance race – do just that. These schedules run for 8-12 weeks, depending on your ability. Beginners – This programme is very simple and progressive
over the other, then lift and straighten the lower leg 10 times. Do several sets with both legs. Visualise your run. Skiers are experts at this. They do the course in their minds before heading downhill. It helps them to relax and allows them
bags.Not this time. This column, which started as a journal of my journey, has turned into the aggregate story of all of us who are using running to change our lives. More and more I feel as though I am telling your story, not mine. In fact, many of you
, so I could see how far I have come."Sean Fishpool, 29. Years running: 7Hydrate properly "With the way I sweat, I ought to be the world’s leading expert on hydration and exercise. Maybe I am. My first sign of dehydration trouble occurred during my very
Whether you’ve decided to make a change to your lifestyle, or you’ve just been roped in for a charity race, this index of our best beginner articles is for everyone taking those first running steps. From can't-fail motivation, to a first 5K or 10K
weekly runs, you should focus on increasing the amount you can run at one time until you build to at least the race distance, or the equivalent amount of time spent running."I encourage runners, particularly beginners, to focus on time and effort, rather
or an expert, we think youll benefit from this review of six key running topics: training; shoes; apparel; running surfaces; nutrition; and injury prevention.Training: not rocket science, but trickier than you thinkMix running and walking Few people can run a
