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How to prepare for your first race: 10 tips to get you out of the starting blocks
By Julia Clarke published
Preparing for your first race requires careful planning, from training and getting the right kit to goal-setting and pre-race fuelling
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5 big questions to ask yourself when choosing your first running race
By Julia Clarke published
We help you narrow down your choices for running races with some big questions
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Jack Scott obliterates record for UK’s most brutal ultra marathon, the 268-mile Winter Spine Race, by over 10 hours
By Dave Golder published
He could have won last year, if he hadn’t been penalized for accidentally taking a short cut
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Why ‘start slow, finish fast’ is excellent advice for runners
By Julia Clarke published
4 reasons why a slower start to a race or training run is likely to yield greater returns at the end
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Two-thirds of runners DNF during 'hottest' Montane Dragon's Back Race
By Fiona Russell published
High temperatures make world's toughest multi-stage mountain race even more challenging
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7 ways to beat pre-race nerves: top tips from elite runners
By Claire Maxted published
Make pre-race nerves a thing of the past. This expert advice will help you overcome start line jitters on the big day
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Missed out on the London Marathon ballot? Why not try something different instead?
By Fiona Russell published
A guide to some of the best alternative marathons if you didn't get into London
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4 big, burly Colorado ultra marathons in 2023
By Julia Clarke published
Looking for the ultimate trail running challenge? Check out these four 100-mile races in Colorado in 2023
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