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Inside Story
Burning lungs, crippling stomach cramps and an energy-drained brain – find out exactly what effect running 26.2 miles has on your body with this in-depth look at the physiology of long-distance running, hot off the press of our October issue.
Not only will you discover how your brain, lungs and muscles react to the stresses and strains of the marathon, you’ll also learn how to perfect your racing strategy accordingly, thanks to a wealth of tips from medical experts.
Also in this month’s issue of RW don’t miss: our Power List 2008 – the best sessions, moves, foods and people to fire up your training; race secrets of elite runners; and our best beginner can’t-fail tips. Plus, we take a look at why 2012 promises to be the best Olympics ever in our 12-page athletics special.
Awesome Autumn
Awesome is defined as ‘inspiring great admiration’ and that’s exactly what you’ll achieve when you follow our amazing autumn training plan
. Whatever successes you’ve enjoyed during the summer, these autumn goals will keep your training on track and your personal bests rolling in as the seasons change.
Whether your autumn training priority is speed, strength, endurance or motivation, we’ve gathered together the most up-to-date advice from top running coaches to guarantee you’ll be celebrating more than just Christmas by the time winter arrives.
Lucozade Sport Super Six: Weeks 5 and 6
Six weeks down and just five more to go - things are hotting up for our Lucozade Sport Super Six as they prepare for the Bupa Great North Run on October 5.
Find out if they’re on course for glory or running out of steam with our latest fortnightly roundup. As ever, you’ll also find expert analysis from coach Steve Smythe and the team of Lucozade Sport nutritionists.
| Inside Story - Published in Staying Healthy What exactly is going on under your body's bonnet as you move through the 26.2 miles of a marathon? Editorial - RW Oct 08 | |
| Meet Our Lucozade Sport Super Six - Published in General Our Greath North Run hopefuls have put in seven weeks of hard training now - make sure you're up to speed with their progress so far | |
| Awesome Autumn (Preview) - Published in General Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners (non-subscriber preview) Editorial - RW Oct 08 | |
Awesome Autumn - Published in General ![]() Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners Editorial - RW Oct 08 | |
| RW Pocket Race Guide - September - Published in Event Editorial Featuring…Totallywild 10K, Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon, Studland Stampede 12K, Yorkshireman Off-Road Marathon, Anglesey Marathon, Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K, The Great Gorilla Run | |
| What's Hot On The Forum - Published in General Going up…Proud of our cyclists, reflective running gear; going down…no more gels, British middle-distance running. Updated 28/08/08 | |
| Bike to the future - Published in Staying Healthy Become a fitter and faster runner with our bike sessions training programme. Editorial | |
| 20 Races to do before you die - Published in Racing RW's guide to the 20 best foreign races every runner should complete from around the globe. Editorial | |
| 60-Second Guide: Core Stability - Published in Staying Healthy A strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well as minimising your risk of injury | |
| Core Values - Published in Staying Healthy Build your performance-boosting core muscles with these four easy exercises (Feature - Triathlete's World Sep 08) | |
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| Triathlon Glossary Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon | |
| Your First 5K (Preview) Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks (non-subscriber preview) Feature - RW Jun 08 | |
Your First 5K ![]() Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks Feature - RW Jun 08 | |
| BIG Reader to Reader Index You ask the questions - and give the answers | |
| Reader to Reader: Running Outside v. The Treadmill What's the best way to get used to running on the roads after clocking up all your miles on a treadmill? Here are your suggestions | |
| Reader to Reader: Should I train to a schedule? How important is it to train to a schedule? Here's what you thought | |
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Awesome Autumn ![]() Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners Editorial - RW Oct 08 | |
RW Test: Trail Shoes ![]() RW tests shoes from The North Face, Nike, New Balance, Merrell, Berghaus, adidas, Inov-8 and Salomon Review - RW Aug 08 | |
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