previous race times - you'll be up for the challenge of following one of our marathon schedules and be prepared to share your training highs and lows with the Runner's World community (both online and in print).You'll already be a registered member
's unlikely you'll need a watch that does much more than tell you when it's time to go home.Most of us, however, want more. At the very least a simple stopwatch that records how long you've been running; probably a lap counter to record your pace per mile
improvements, often four to six per cent. No surprise there. Interval training has been a favourite of top coaches and runners since the end of World War II. This type of training involves fast intervals of two minutes to 10 minutes at about your two-mile race
, 29830 Ploudalmézeau, France; tel 00 33 680 03 34 35; fax 00 33 298 48 11 88; e-mail oct.ploudalmezeau@wanadoo.frOther information Race starts at 9am. The course record is held by a Briton, Tony Ross (3:01). Time limit of 10 hours. Cyclists are allowed
When Runner's World readers were asked to list their essential kit last year, heart-rate monitors came out on top. Unfortunately for the female runner, using a heart-rate monitor is usually an uncomfortable experience, requiring 10 minutes before
, load it with tunes and run.The best players for runners are those that use Flash memory, as these have no moving parts so songs won't skip. The days when Flash players only had room for an album's worth of music are long gone, and players are available
to at least 10mph (even if you’re not a fast runner, you’ll need this for sprint intervals), and a decent warranty length.Home models have certainly come on since the last time RW looked at them, two years ago. For a reasonable outlay of £1,000- £2
, countdown timer, Hi/Lo Target Zone with audible and visual alarm.Reader Review The GT5 is heart-rate monitor with all the typical functions; basic stopwatch, training zones, interval training and the ability to record workouts and then upload them to a PC
this top-level track record, Nick's real passion is helping runners of all abilities discover how to train correctly and reap the rewards of their efforts. Nick is also a Contributing Editor to Runner's World magazine. Sports Scientists: Chris
Every year at Runner's World, we come across people who achieve amazing things and who use running as a force of change, in their own lives and in the lives of others. Go to any running event in the UK and you'll find them. They are the beginners
