AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarYour longest marathon training run: How far should it be?RunnersWorld - Rachel BoswellUnsure how far to run in marathon training? We share expert advice on the literal lengths you need to go to when preparing for 26.2 miles If you’re preparing to run a marathon, you’ll understand the importance of the long run – that weekly, high-mileage workout that gradually increases in distance as …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarHow to run a sub-20 5KRunnersWorld - Linsey EmeryRunning 5K in under 20 minutes requires dedication and the ability to endure discomfort – here's how to break the elusive barrier If you’ve set your sights on running a 5K in under 20 minutes, and feel that this is at attainable target, you can count yourself an advanced runner. It takes drive and …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatar2 days agoHow to improve your 5K timeRunnersWorld - Jenny HadfieldAdding these five speed sessions to your training could help you to score that new 5K PB There’s nothing quite like a 5K race. Not only is it a rewarding distance to complete, but you can also complete a few of them in one season. To race a 5K fast, you’ll need to run fast in training, too – but how …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatar5 days agoWho is Jasmin Paris? The British ultrarunner who just became the first woman to complete the Barkley MarathonsRunnersWorld - George WinterShe's also the only woman to have won the 268-mile Spine Race outright On March 22, the 40-year-old British ultrarunner completed theBarkley Marathons in 59:58:21, making her the first woman in history to finish all five loops. Paris also crossed the finish line of the 2019 Spine Race in a record 83 …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarFive runners — including the first woman ever — complete the 2024 Barkley MarathonsRunnersWorld - Rick Pearson and Jenny BozonBritish ultrarunner Jasmin Paris made history as the first woman to finish all five loops The 2024 Barkley Marathons – one of the world's most notoriously tough and secretive races – concluded on Friday, with a record five finishers, including the first woman finisher. Over the course of 60 hours …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatar‘Running is easy to start and hard to master – just like stand-up comedy’RunnersWorld - Rick PearsonBreaking through barriers and ‘bonking’ in Ipswich – Romesh Ranganathan’s road to the London Marathon has been a journey of discovery Better known as a deadpan comedian than a dedicated runner, Romesh Ranganathan and the London Marathon might seem an unlikely match. But the boy who dreaded …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarWhat's it actually like to run the Barkley?RunnersWorld - Damian HallUltrarunner and RW columnist Damian Hall gives a behind-the-scenes look at last year's Barkley Marathons With the start of the 2024 Barkley Marathons seemingly imminent, we spoke to Damian Hall for his thoughts on taking part in the Barkley last year... Hello, my name is Damian and I have a running …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarRace time predictorRunnersWorld - The Runner's World EditorsOur easy-to-use tool can work out how fast you could run in a race or session Recently run a PB and started to wonder what else you could do? Or noticed improvements in your training and felt that it was time to test your potential in a race? Handily for you, our race time predictor does what its …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarHow to run a marathon: Free training plan for every 26.2 mile goalRunnersWorld - The Runner’s World EditorsThe ultimate guide to running your first, fastest or strongest marathon Whether you want to run your first marathon and cross the finish line in one piece, or are hoping to smash out a sub-3 PB, we have a training plan to help you reach your 26.2-mile goal. RW's marathon training plans How far is a …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarRunning pace conversion chartRunnersWorld - The Runner’s World EditorsYour cheat sheet for converting min/mile to min/km – and what paces you need to run to hit your 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon goals Confused by miles and kilometres? Unsure how fast you need to run to dip under 20 minutes for the 5K, or to break 4 hours for the marathon? If you find it hard to …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarHow many miles is a 5K? Your essential guide to popular race distancesRunnersWorld - Brian Dalek and Rachel BoswellFrom a lap of the track to an ultramarathon, we explain how far you'll need to run to complete the most common running distances Whether you're ready to start racing or are new to running altogether, you might be wondering how far you'll need to run in order to hit your training or race day targets. …
AvatarRunner's World UKAvatarAvatarCan you estimate your marathon time based on your 10K PB?RunnersWorld - Rick PearsonIt’s an inexact science, but this formula might give most runners a sense of their likely marathon time based on a recent 10K best effort Whether you’re a marathon newbie or seasoned pro, it can be difficult to accurately estimate your likely time for running 26.2 miles. Some people like to base it …