training tips from the Runner's World Training forum - posted by runners just like you. There's advice for everyone: slow runners, speedsters, newbies, seasoned marathoners and more. (However, if you're a complete beginner, try our 50 Best Beginners Tips

"Look on a training diary as a coach, conscience and friend," says Steve Smythe, a runner and coach who's been writing down every run he completes since 1976. He's recognised that keeping tabs on his training is a great way to make the most of his

prize, and in October, the best of the best wins £1000, a training session with Darren Campbell, and more.Here are extracts from three so far: "The first time I attempted to run, I went 100 metres before I had to stop. It was horrible feeling that I

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managed the same feat in 2007. As a nation, we appeared to be getting worse at the 26.2-miler.As a filmmaker this subject captivated me. I started to wonder how far I could I progress as a marathon runner if I threw myself into training. I was convinced

first thought was: 'I can't because it would mess up my running'. That made me smile; in fact it still makes me smile."Max is currently training for the Abingdon Marathon on October 22. This is her first attempt at 26.2 miles.Click here to read

cross-training for runners. It’s low impact, provides an excellent aerobic work-out, and beats the car for commuting!I resolve to Help a beginnerWhy? Remember what is was like when you started running? If a colleague or friend is just starting out, join

weight loss 54.5 lbs, ran 10 miles last Sunday and also completed a 32 mile bike ride. On Friday 26th May I completed a race; it was a spur of the moment decision and I entered online after finding the event on the Runner's World website… It was good

World, in partnership with New Balance, is once again searching for the UK’s best running club. Last year we presented Poole Runners with our inaugural award in celebration of the club’s all-round excellence. Poole Runners is everything a great club

runner under their wing will too."You have to put your expectations on the back burner; it teaches you to be unselfish, to do it for someone else, not yourself," he says. But he warns against badgering a non-runner into going on a training run if they don