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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: PB Potential
By on 23/02/2010 15:28:49
The most PB-friendly British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
stride for the first 2 miles, gives you a short climb while you are still strong and then lets you get on your toes downhill for 6K. A dream for PB hunters." Michael RixReader Reviews | 2010 Race Details4. Help The Aged Leeds Abbey Dash 10KWhere? West
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Cross-Country: The Training of Champions
By Nicola Smith on 01/11/2010 14:23:14
Discover why cross-country running is the perfect strength and endurance boost
and often slippery slopes. "Some runners lean into descents and go with the flow, while others will be 'pecking back' at it, chopping their strides short as they go down," explains Gandy. "The stronger, better equipped athletes will survive because they can
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Meet The UK's Paratriathletes
By Simon Griffiths on 19/11/2009 15:52:05
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes
believe a weekly rest day is vital," says Goddard.JOIN THE CLUBButler attempted her first triathlon in 2008, thanks to Project VIper. This initiative, launched by Mark Stride, a triathlete and Managing Director with Standard Chartered Bank, which sponsors
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Running for miles and raising piles...
By Ricardodaintino on 03/05/2011 16:15:30
...of cash that is! Why I run, and how I raised it: an insight into the fundraising techniques of a simpleton!
curve, just massively different parts of it!Since than, every step I have taken and every stride that I've ran has been a dedication to the family I lost and a journey towards the finish line of the marathon - and a bloody good cry! The important thing
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Reader to Reader: Running Outside v. The Treadmill
By Catherine Lee on 06/08/2007 09:31:09
What's the best way to get used to running on the roads after clocking up all your miles on a treadmill? Here are your suggestions
CharlotteCombine the benefits of both to see all-round improvements I always ran on the road, then joined a gym and used the treadmill a bit. The result? It's shortened my long loping 11-minute-mile stride into a shorter nippier nine-minute-mile running style (I’m too worried
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Words Of Whizz-Dom
By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy on 04/08/2002 13:22:59
The RW staff around the world have learned a few things about running over the years. Here's a sample of their hard-won wisdom
it a struggle. Now, after correcting my form and stride rate, I’ve increased my weekly mileage and started running marathons. I run much easier now."Kenneth Cohen, 29. Years running: 15Take in fluids "It’s old advice but good advice. I used to wonder
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Your First Race
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/11/2002 16:08:23
How to make your first race a day to remember
with 10 minutes of very easy running and walking. Stretch gently for a few minutes and mix in four or five 100m strides (at 90 per cent of maximum speed) to get you ready for the upcoming effort. To keep your heart rate up, move around or jog on the spot
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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
it off with a few short strides), then jog over to the start line (dont stand too close to the front unless you really plan to finish with the leaders).In the raceDont go off too fast. Its the cardinal sin, and a mistake made even by experienced elite
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Go The Distance
By Hugh Jones on 05/08/2002 17:03:17
5K road race or 30-mile fell run? Here's the lowdown on every race type
session is one in which you repeat fast runs of variable length over variable terrain. Attack the uphills for strength and stride out on gentle, grassy downhills for speed; the cumulative effect will improve your stamina. If you're training in company
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RW's 12-week sub-2:15 Half-Marathon schedules
By Steve Smythe on 07/05/2000 09:56:55
The ultimate schedule for the half
mins 8/10Wed Rest Thu Easy 3M (inc 4 x 150m strides) 11:30 40 mins 6/10Fri Rest Sat Easy 3M 11:30 35 mins 3/10Sun 1/2M Race (plus 1M warm-up/1M cool-down) 10:15 target: 2:14:00 (plus 25-min jog) 10/10 Total 25M 4hrs 40
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