at an Ironman after as little as nine months hard training. Just look to our resident tri team, the Pirate Ship of Fools, for proof. Scrimp, Save or Splurge?Hang on a minute, won’t you need to remortgage to fund this new pursuit? Actually, no. Set yourself a
"I'm out of shape, overweight and I've never run before."Just like the millions of couch-potatoes-turned-runners before you. "Beginners all say, 'This seems crazy. Can I do it?'" says Bob Glover, co-author of The Runner's Handbook (£9.99, Penguin
flight to the tip of South America, and then 11 days on a ship – four of them sailing the roughest seas on the planet.Eager for a new challenge, I spent months training in cold, snowy conditions and experimenting with clothes, kit and shoes. I even
that life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of training. Their coach Keith Anderson, from training experts Trailplus, has helped them adapt their schedules through what have been tough times for all three. “It’s amazing that you can take three people
It might sound too good to be true, but this simple training technique can increase your endurance and calorie-burning, decrease injuries and help you to run faster.Going For Goals 10 first-time running goals - and how to achieve them.The Total Beginner
Dr George Parrott. "Heart rate monitors, however, are far more precise."So, no matter what type of runner you are – beginner, intermediate or advanced – a heart rate monitor will help you train more effectively.Tips for BeginnersNovice runners
training plan for the marathon. Excess weight places a bigger strain on your body, so if Kerry starts running straight away there’s a real risk she’ll get injured. Instead, we’ll start her off with non-weight bearing exercises like swimming. And, of course
In the December issue of RUNNER’S WORLD, we introduced you to three intrepid volunteers willing to let us train them up from being absolute beginners to running the Flora London Marathon in April. You’ll be pleased to know that, after six weeks
training plan and you will get faster and fitter. If you are training for a race (highly recommended, especially somewhere different to where you live and train), then you need to run outside. If you run because you love running then this is a moot point
minutes of strengthening and stretching after your runs, because that’s when these exercises tend to do the most good.14 Follow the hard day/easy day training system Most runs need to be easy. This is true whether you’re a beginner or an elite athlete. (Of
