What beginner expectations can I have as complete novice in my late 20's(male). I have been running for a meer 3 months and doing a couple of different 3 mile routes. My times are slower than when I first started (the runs feel easier though

can get on with the people who are turning up.Strange I though there would be more interest considering all the posts about running clubs and people to run with as beginners, perhaps we're in the wrong area and Croydon and surrounding areas is well

Hello All,I am a beginner and live in Wrexham, North Wales. Can someone suggest a good but not too taxing first race.Thank you Hi EmmaYou're probably best off looking for a fun run or a local 5K for your first. It's a shame, as you've just missed

the smartcoach link on the training tab at the top of this page for a schedule. And remember to start off slowly or you'll screw your legs up. Good luck. Have a look at this beginners schedule.You don't need a heart rate monitor (unless you really like gadgets

I have a friend who lives in Ashington and she would like to find a friendly local club that has  a provision for beginners, she did the Great North Run in 1hr 55 mins some years ago but has not run for some time and would like to start again

can anyone suggest an adventure race suitable for a beginner.i fancy a go but have no idea where to start.any suggestions of events in the south of the uk?cheersrhys rhysI went on one of Dynamic Adventure Racing's training weekends

when do you stop being a beginner and start to be a recreational runner? Hi there.I think the definition I used was when I moved from beginner to intermediate as defined in the "Runners Handbook" (by Bob Glover) - the criteria set is that you can

with walkin aswell.. can anyone help me with some running advice? i was gonna follow the 5k beginner regime would it be worht it?Thanks in advance Mark sounds like percect idea Mark, rome wsnt built in a day you know, you'll be surpised how quickly you imporve

download the training schedule. It's a good place to start.Good luck Go to the thread 'Wanted Absolute Beginners' about 3 pages back and put your names forward!If not, the above info is good, just make your run very slow to begin with, or a minute will feel

Well the marathon was great to watch well done to everyone who entered. I have always wanted to run in the London Marathon, so now i have decided to tun in 2006. I am a beginner so i am starting to train now, i am following a beginners training