It might seem like gender isn't a big deal in the world of running. But even though men and women line up in the same races, with similar kit and an identical will to win, being a female runner can be a little different. Women have a different

If you are new to running, or only want an approximation of your maximum heart ate, you can use the formula of 214 – (0.8 x age) for men and 209 – (0.9 x age) for women. Unfortunately for 5-10 per cent of the population, this figure can be wrong

The Runner's World 'Guide to Running' is a 324-page mine of information, packed with no-nonsense advice on every aspect of running. Drawing on Runner's World's wide base of coaching, nutrition, medical and sports science experts – and real

The Runner's World Personal Best Awards aim to recognise and reward the products and services that have helped make your running so enjoyable and enriching.This year, a carefully-selected expert panel will decide the winners in the following six

they compared with other runners. Women might record whether their running is influenced by their menstrual cycle. 3. Plan aheadGet a calendar out and take some time to identify the most important part of your running and where you want to be with it in a year

.Experienced half-marathon runner and UK club coach, Steve Smythe, has been dishing up real-time training advice live in the forums and each of the runners have been getting their teeth into personalised nutrition guidance from the sports scientists at Lucozade

age) for men and 209 - (0.9 x age) for women. Unfortunately for some people this figure can be wrong by up to 24 beats per minute, so it's much more accurate to find your maximum heart rate through actually running. Warm up, then run as fast as you can

and after the raceGET INTERACTIVE GNR Lucozade Sport Super Six: Get a flavour of what could be in store for youAll we ask is that you are prepared to commit to following one of our marathon schedules and share your experience with Runner’s World (both

at Runner's World for 10 years and took over the marathon schedules when Bruce Tulloh retired from writing them. Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group

cycling replace my running? --Will cross-training improve my endurance?What can I do to tone up my legs?How can I flatten my stomach? --Can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner? --Can my cycling help my running? --I