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20 Races to do before you die
By Alison Hamlett on 20/08/2008 15:59:21
RW's guide to the 20 best foreign races every runner should complete from around the globe
London Marathon. Tick. Great North Run. Tick. You’ve crossed off some classic British races from your to-do list but there’s a whole world waiting out there for your next racing kick. Whether you fancy soaking up the amazing atmosphere of New
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The Union Movement
By Runner's World on 10/08/2004 14:21:53
Ten new states joined the European Union in May: pack your trainers and find out how to say “negative-split” in 10 new languages.
always enjoy your post-race refreshments at a pavement café with your feet up and a literary classic on the table.Website www.pim.czSlovakiaOrganisers of the Kosice Peace Marathon reckon their race is the longest-standing marathon in the world its been
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A Matter Of Course
By Nicola Joyce on 01/07/2010 16:25:24
The more you know about a race course, the better your chances of performing at your best
. "For Ironman Germany in 2006 and Ironman Switzerland in 2009, I obsessively looked at online course profiles and listened to banter about the races on the Runner's World forums. My training cycle loop has four climbs that matched those in the Ironman
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Virgin London Marathon: You're Not In
By on 29/09/2011 16:13:45
If you didn't snap up a Virgin London Marathon place in the ballot, don't be too disheartened
include more than 68 alternative UK marathons, nearly all with reader ratings from previous years. Plus, we also have a guide to the best spring European marathons if you fancy travelling further afield. Keep checking back next week as we reveal our
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The Perfect Marathon Week
By on 16/04/2012 11:05:00
Your day-by-day guide up to and including race day - mind, body, food, drink and admin!
.5-0.75g of protein per pound of bodyweight.AdminIf you’re travelling any distance to the Marathon, make a packing list and start gathering the clothes and items you need. Make sure your racing kit is washed and ready!WednesdayMindFocus on miles 14
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Do a Duathlon
By on 18/11/2009 15:07:31
Duathlon may have taken a bit of a back seat to triathlon in terms of profile, but it's a wildly popular sport as well as being a challenging alternative for triathletes
.Duathlons are raced over sprint distances, such as 2mile/10mile/2mile, short distances, such as 8mile/24mile/ 8mile or much longer distances, a prime example of which is the 10K/150K/30K Zofingen Powerman. The 2008 World Long Distance Duathlon Champion Catriona
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The Magic Mile
By Sam Murphy on 27/08/2010 10:08:07
How fast are you over a mile? Upping your pace and stamina over the distance will benefit your 5K, 10K and half-marathon times – and give you a kick that will leave the opposition gasping. Here’s how you do it.
We Brits were once in love with the mile. From the 1850s to the end of the 19th century, UK athletes dominated the world rankings. In 1954, Roger Bannister finally did what many thought impossible: breaking the elusive four-minute mile barrier
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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
and music, and fields of up to 10,000 runners. Still, there are advantages in going small, too: youll probably find that a low-key event is easier in terms of travel and getting to the start, for instance.Races are usually advertised in local sports centres
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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 09:10:50
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you
nasty deadline, stress hampers your recovery, so give yourself more rest so you're ready for the next training session. Dita knows that travelling takes a toll, so she builds extra rest into her programme when she journeys to a race.
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Top Tips for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14
Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day
slowly into the bloodstream - eat it at least three hours before the race," says Schenker. Bananas are the nutritional equivalent of football's magic sponge - that's why the likes of tennis world number one Rafael Nadal munch on them at every opportunity
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