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Pearls Of Wisdom
By Rob Spedding on 23/09/2004 18:25:00
20 experienced runners, 20 things they wished they'd known before they started...
When you set out as a runner, you’ll find that you have many more questions than answers. Am I too slow? How do I get faster? What can I do to stop it hurting? How long will it take before I get better? And there will definitely be times when you think you’ll never find the s...
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Pearls Of Wisdom - Preview
By Rob Spedding on 24/09/2004 11:08:56
Five runners - five lessons they wished they'd learnt before they started
When you set out as a runner, you’ll find that you have many more questions than answers. Am I too slow? How do I get faster? What can I do to stop it hurting? How long will it take before I get better? And there will definitely be times when you think you’ll never find t...
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Words Of Whizz-Dom
By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy on 04/08/2002 13:22:59
The RW staff around the world have learned a few things about running over the years. Here's a sample of their hard-won wisdom
Don’t overdo it"I know now that hammering every session was ultimately counter-productive. When I first started running, I would struggle to keep up with running friends who were faster than me. This got me into shape, but it took a mounting toll on my muscles and joints. I final...
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Hydration Myth-busters
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:59:06
Some of the received wisdom about hydration is not so wise
Triathletes, like all athletes, need plenty of liquids to perform at their best. That inarguable fact is the easy part but things quickly become murky, because for years triathletes have heard conflicting reports about what, when and how much to drink before, during and after ses...
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Running Rules Revisited
By Bob Cooper on 25/09/2009 17:21:50
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you?
have changed.In the first Olympic marathon at least one runner thought it was smart to drink wine during the race. We're not saying the challengers to conventional wisdom are right – or wrong. Only that their ideas are worth considering, because
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Running Rules Revisited (Preview)
By Bob Cooper on 28/09/2009 09:45:08
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you? (non-subscriber preview)
have changed.In the first Olympic marathon at least one runner thought it was smart to drink wine during the race. We're not saying the challengers to conventional wisdom are right – or wrong. Only that their ideas are worth considering, because
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10 Dos and Don'ts
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:04:49
Beginners' commandments - in a nutshell
DONT begin a running programme until youve had a full medical check-up if youre over 40, significantly overweight, have been seriously ill in the past year or have a family history of heart disease.DO tell someone where youll be running and when you expect to return. Carry so...
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Meeting And Greeting...
By Lin Vaux on 31/10/2002 13:45:22
Snorts, cries and stares of disbelief... hello, runner
I never cease to be surprised by peoples reactions to runners and the way they respond, greet or astutely ignore you as you pound past on your daily trot. On the whole, people are generally happy to stand to one side to allow you to pass with a nod and a thank you. But there ar...
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Running Resolutions You Can Keep
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:40:31
Pick three or four of these changes, stick to them, and watch the difference!
This New Year, resolve to change your running for the better. It can be anything you like, from trying a new race distance to buying new shoes. To make sure you have no excuse for not vowing to improve, here are 20 ready-made resolutions to inspire you.Now - chose two or three, p...
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Speaking From Experience
By Steven Seaton on 01/06/2002 15:16:53
The more we run, the more we learn. Here's a lifetime of running lessons at your fingertips
I’ve never been an outstanding runner. I’m not listed in any record books. I don’t have any trophies or international vests gathering dust in my home. In fact, I would struggle to be classed even as a good runner. If I were looking for an adjective to describe the type of runner ...
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