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Becoming A Runner
By Dominique Brady on 17/01/2011 17:35:23
Running is healthy, cheap and surprisingly fun - but how to get started? Five beginners tell us how they took the plunge.
Running is a great way to get fit - it's fun, cheap and surprisingly sociable. But if you haven't run since you were at school, it can be hard to know how to get started. How do you pace a thirty minute run? What kit do you need and how many times
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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
comfortable while you’re pounding the pavements too. Top 10 Running Essentials Make sure you’re properly kitted out with our essential running kit list.How To Choose The Right ShoeA beginner's guide to choosing a shoe, with links to stacks of reviews
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Prime Penguin
By Runner's World on 10/03/2003 13:02:59
If you're a slower runner looking for motivation - or anyone looking for affirmation of life - RW columnist John 'The Penguin' Bingham is your man. Here's a collection
...Himself, pre-column...'... an untrained writer whose only running credential was that he was slow – but used to be slower'Getting started..."I decided that when I could run three miles, I’d be a runner. ... So out I’d go – without reaching the three miles. Day
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BIG Triathlon Index
By on 27/11/2006 08:48:21
Training for a triathlon? Let Runnersworld.co.uk don a wetsuit and line up beside you...
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
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60-Second Guide: Trail Running
By Alice Palmer on 15/10/2009 09:37:54
For stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take to the trails
Getty Images Off-road running might summon up dark memories of being sent round the school field in the cold. But there’s much more to going off-road. Springing along a forest trail is easier on your body than Tarmac, and the world beyond road
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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
looking forward to their next challenge.”And a big thankyou to Girls Run Too for supplying our marathon beginners with their kit!
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60-Second Guide: Triathlon
By on 11/02/2008 10:57:13
Swimming, cycling and running - discover the answers to your beginner triathlon questions in this bite-sized read
items on your must-have kit list. Of course, if you're coming to the sport from scratch, you might want to consider opting for a triathlon 'start-up' package. Most triathlon retailers offer special deals which include a wetsuit, bike, helmet, running
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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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BIG Reader to Reader Index
By Runner's World on 13/09/2007 16:53:50
You ask the questions - and give the answers
'm too tired after running to do any cross-training?What sort of cross-training is best for boosting core strength?Are there any training plans specifically for triathlon? And how much kit will I need?Family RunningHow can I encourage my children to run
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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
the temperature soars, but sun protection is more important.More about choosing summer kit...More about choosing winter kit...Running surfaces: they make a huge differenceSidestep the pavement Concrete pavements are made of crushed rock, and over time they
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