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These Are the Best Marathons in the World

Article added January 9, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Featured News, Motivation, News

Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

We’ve run nearly 200 of ’em. Here are our favourites. Signing on for a marathon is one of the biggest commitments a runner can make. It’s a promise to wake up early on weekends, go longer than you’re used to (and then longer again), and run yourself into the best shape of your life. So how do […]

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Effective Goal Setting

Article added December 5, 2019 Categories Motivation, Motivation Essentials

Written By: JASON GOOTMAN AND WILL KIROUSIS

We guide you through the process of determining good goals Best performances require much more than the physical aspects of conditioning. Training your mind is just as important, and doing so begins with goal setting. When a new runner approaches us about coaching, the first thing we ask them is to tell us in detail […]

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The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon marks a new chapter in sporting history

Article added December 2, 2019 Categories Featured News, News, Uncategorized

Written By: Noel Longue

As the sun sets , Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon rises to the challenge: with the completion of the 10K and 5K on Sunday, three days of racing showcases Singapore to the world. Kipkorir and Cherono defend titles as SCSM records highest number of marathon finishers in event’s 18-year history Cherono breaks female course record Singapore’s […]

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At age 42, Melbourne runner Sinead Diver places 5th in the NYC Marathon

Article added November 12, 2019 Categories Featured News, News

Written By: CATHAL DENNEHY

The Melbourne-based athlete, 42, ran a 2:26 and placed fifth in the Big Apple. Editor’s note: Sinead Diver took fifth place at the 2019 New York City Marathon on November 3, in a time of 2:26:23. She won $15,000 for her overall finish in the women’s professional division and an extra $2,000 for taking second in the […]

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Run less K’s to get a 5K PB with this training method

Article added November 11, 2019 Categories Featured Training, Race Training, Training

Written By: RICK PEARSON

What is the 10-20-30 method? Looking to bag a parkrun PB this summer? Following the new 10-20-30 training method can boost 5K running performance and overall health – with less training. That’s the conclusion of a study from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Over seven weeks, runners who followed the training method improved their 1500m […]

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