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Weight Training for Triathlon
By AJ Johnson on 31/05/2012 10:00:00
To lift or not to lift? Find out how building muscle could sharpen your race performance
Weight training for triathlon is a complicated subject. Some triathletes think it is unnecessary while others are in favour of hitting the gym, but may not know exactly what and how much to do in the weights room. Then there is strength training
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Q+A: How can I change? I'm 40 and a physical wreck
By Bud Baldaro on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q At my best I am your average physical wreck of a 40-year-old, looking to get fit. I’ve quit smoking, and I want to reach a level of fitness higher than I’ve had at any age. So I’ve started running to lose some weight. I’m finding it hard, I only
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Our Bodies, Our Selves
By John Bingham on 08/08/2003 15:35:34
You can’t trade your body in for a new, improved model. Accepting the natural strengths and weaknesses of the body you have is the key to becoming the best you can be
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have
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New Year’s Resolutions: Five Dos and Don’ts
By Dominique Brady on 31/12/2010 12:05:43
Have you made your running resolutions yet? We’ve compiled five essential dos and don’ts to help you stick to your fitness goals
Year's resolutions is by no means uncommon. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire conducted a year-long study of 3,000 people and discovered that less than 30 per cent managed to stick to goals of losing weight or improving their fitness
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Best of the forum: Beginners
By Runner's World on 25/09/2003 18:46:04
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Beginners forum
Heath and Injury | Motivation | Nutrition | Racing | Shoes + Kit | Training | Weight-loss | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our beginner forums. They were created by members of Runner's World just like you. If you
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Women's Running: Health Q&A
By on 09/03/2012 17:03:00
Read an exclusive preview from the new Runner's World Complete Guide to Women's Running
the runner you want to be. The Runner's World Complete Guide to Women's Running is packed with expert training advice, proven weight-loss strategies, can't-fail motivation tips and inspirational real–life success stories.This book will empower you
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Beginners' Pluck
By Rob Spedding on 30/10/2003 10:55:59
Meet our three brave non-runners who've agreed to let us transform them into trained athletes ready for the Flora London Marathon next April
. But after watching the race I was so inspired, I decided I’d give running a try. Logging on to the RUNNER’S WORLD forum and seeing lots of other beginners in the same boat as me gave me a real boost. I know running is one of the best exercises for weight
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Getting Real
By John Bingham on 06/08/2003 16:11:57
Until you exorcise the memories that keep you from succeeding, there's no point in exercising your body. You can be the best runner you can be, if you're realistic about your abilities and your goals
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!You may be uncomfortable hearing that no one can tell you what your fitness goals should be. No one can tell you how much
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50 Best Beginner Tips - From The Forum
By Runner's World on 26/07/2004 11:59:32
At the last count, 132,000 runners had posted 1.6 million messages between them on the Runner's World forum - here are 50 good ones for beginners
to see a list of related articles you might be interested in...Training | Motivation | Injury |Nutrition | Racing | Shoes and kit | Weight-lossBelieve us, though: there are thousands more...Training How to improve on 30-minute runsThe Bobolink - You can
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Enjoy Your Journey
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:45:02
You don't have to worry constantly about where you're going with your running - just enjoy getting there
, every time I started down a path towards better health and weight loss, I’d choose a destination. In terms of losing weight, I’d tell myself that when I’d lost 10 or 20lbs, I’d be thin. And every day I’d stand on the scales and ask myself if I
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