The 2007 Personal Best Awards marked a new venture for Runner’s World but one that was long overdue – an annual celebration of all the best things in running. Our aim when founding the Awards was to recognise and reward the products and services
will be publishing on the website. If you have a story to share that could inspire others, why not read our guidelines for submission, and get in touch? --ProfileNAME: Andy CorrieAGE: 34SUCCESS: to lose 4.5st and become his village’s retained fire fighter, running a
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SunWeek 1 5M easy, off-road 7M steady with a few strides 6M easy Run to a hill, then 10 x 30 secs uphill, jog down Rest or 5M easy 6-7M steady, off road 9-11M slow, no pressureWeek 2 5M easy Warm up, then 3-4M at a brisk
National HighlightsVictory 5 (Hampshire, December 3) For those inclined to traditional short-distance racing, look no further than December’s Victory 5. While many races date back to the running boom of the mid-1980s, this fast, flat five
.Great for Long runs with a mix of trail and roadContact AdidasBerghaus Phobic Light, £65 Weight 297gNew to the trail running market, Berghaus has made a nice, lightweight shoe. The hydrophobic upper is open and breathable, and makes a good compromise
'm optimistic. This will be a test for me as a person to come back and see what I can achieve from here, it's a new challenge.You've competed in quite a range of running distances. Which event is your favourite?You're right, I've got a very big kit bag. I
run and the parking brake when you stop – all good strollers have them.Consider taking a puncture-repair kit and a small pump on long runs.Two useful extras you can fit yourself: a bell to let people know that you’re approaching, and a bike water
the most daunting, so take a minute to check out our BIG Beginners’ Index before you bound out the door – it’s packed with get-started tips, motivational advice and an essential kit checklist too.Don’t be tempted to run as far as you can, as fast as you can
You've been training for months. You've spent more early mornings in running shoes than you have tucked up in bed; you've done short runs, long runs, quick ones and slow ones, all of them at paces ranging from 'race' to 'rather not actually, thanks
Standfirst: Author: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:--This time range takes you up to a regular 40 miles a week, though many runners would still be able to do themselves justice by substituting one easy run for a rest day
