Winner: Fairlands Valley SpartansWhat makes a great running club? Being accessible to all ages and abilities? Being the pillar of the local running community, with success across a range of competitions and age groups? Stevenage's Fairland Valley
I've ticked most of the 'must-do' boxes in my 20 years of running, from 5Ks to marathons, a multi-day event and even a night run. But I've never raced a mile, attempted cross-country or donned fancy dress. Nor have I run a European city marathon
Exclusive online content The Secrets of Good Form RunningLearn how to run better and injury-free, using the principles of the New Balance concept: Good Form RunningMost runners have never been taught how to run. This is the simple idea that lies
Want to find your perfect tempo and give your running a boost? Just dig out your MP3 player. Music can cut your perceived exertion by up to 10 per cent, Brunel University research has found. Effective training tracks have strong rhythms and a
The barefoot movement is gathering pace, promising closer connection to the terrain and our evolutionary heritage. But is the key to better running really what you wear – or don’t wear – on your feet?As we buy into the seductive promise
It's a common enough problem: you resolve to follow your run with some strength exercises or flexibility training, but you're too worn out after running..."I am about to re-embark on a weight-loss running plan. I keep reading that cross
Speedwork pushes you out of your comfort zone - and improves fitness - faster than any other workout," says running coach Nick Anderson (runningwithus.com)."You recruit muscle tissue that otherwise lies dormant and you train your body to become
was created with these findings in mind. The result? A 60-minute pop mix to rhythmically guide you through your training. RUNNER'S WORLD Playlist no. 3: Pop Mix Power Run:The sequence of songs corresponds to an interval session made up of 10 four
