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Runner's World SmartCoach
By Runner's World on 24/09/2007 10:15:33
Our free interactive training tool provides a schedule that's individualised for your ability and goals
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RW's Basic Marathon Schedules
By Runner's World on 07/05/2002 17:45:43
No-nonsense, tried-and-tested 16-week marathon schedules, from beginners to advanced
reason, don’t proceed to the next week, but repeat the one you should have done. It may mean you have to miss half or all of the two-week module in Weeks 13/14, but at least you’ll have built up to the ‘plateau of fitness’ in the right way
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Find A Training Plan
By on 23/11/2009 17:04:28
Following a schedule is a great way to know you're on a tried-and-tested route to achieving your running goals
runners - it can be the perfect beginner's distance or a testing time trial. Whether you're a beginner aiming to get round or a regular runner, we've got schedules that'll see you to 5K in 6 - 12 weeks. Find a 5K schedule10K The UK's most popular race
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RW Races of 2003: Best New Entries
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 18:14:25
The top five new entries in the Runner's World Races of 2003
Adidas Flora London Half "Edinburgh is a beautiful city and there is lots to see even on a fairly short run." Elaine Davis, on the Capital City Challenge 10KThese aren’t all new events, but they are all first-time entrants in our top 100.1 Adidas
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Time for a tune-up
By John Hanc and Ruth Emmett on 12/10/2009 09:40:17
Run shorter races leading up to your main event to gauge your fitness and get PB-primed
Chasing an autumn marathon PB? Make your next race a 13.1-miler. "Doing a shorter race three or four weeks beforehand is very sensible – most experienced runners would run at least one or two as part of their build-up," says endurance coach Nick
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RW Races of 2003: Best Scenic Races
By Runner's World on 05/02/2004 17:42:54
The top five scenic races in the Runner's World Races of 2003
and taking in more than the runner in front’s backside, then the UK has some of the prettiest events on offer.1 Great Caledonian 10K, Scotland, MayNot only is the scenery fantastic, but if you’re lucky, you may get a glimpse of the Queen.2 Windsor Half
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Sound Mind, Sound Body: How to Beat Pre-Race Nerves
By Andy Lane, Ruth Emmett on 01/11/2010 12:34:58
Professor of Psychology Andy Lane explains how positive thinking can improve performance
. We tried and tested five ways of boosting runners' moods. Before following the strategies, most of the runners under-performed; afterwards, 70 per cent of them improved their performances. Here are the secrets of their success.Strategy 1: If
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Watch Your Iron Levels
By on 18/11/2009 13:09:05
A lack of iron in your diet can really slow you down, but it's an easy problem to treat
haemoglobin and ferritin levels. Ferritin is an iron-storing protein and this test can give a good indication of your body's iron stores.Iron aweIf you're active, you may be more prone to anaemia. Heavy training can increase your iron needs by 1-2mg per day
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Ultimate Marathon: What if...(Two days before)
By on 20/04/2012 10:00:00
How to deal with every marathon eventuality: The two days before
caffeine and alcohol, which contribute to dehydration.You dont know what to eat Simple: stick to tried-and-tested foods, avoiding seafood and spicy food. Aim for slightly more carbohydrate and slightly less fat than usual on the day before the race, but it
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Q+A: I've felt sick in my last few marathons. Why?
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
drink 1000ml per hour for very long periods. The symptoms you describe are not those of hyponatraemia; rather they are those of someone with an intolerance to having anything in their stomach during exercise. I suggest testing different types
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