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New Year, New You
What’s at the top of your "to-do" list this year? Further, faster, fitter, stronger... whatever you want to achieve, we can help make it happen.
First, check out our guide to setting attainable goals. As well as plenty of ideas to help you look, feel and run your best in 2009, you’ll find stacks of links to expert advice to assist you achieve them.
Alternatively, you could try one of these 20 quick-and-easy running resolutions for size. From taking a beginner under your wing to becoming an eco-friendly runner, these simple ideas are all the inspiration you need to get more from your favourite sport.
Run Like A DreamRecent research suggests the key to improved race performance could be as simple as getting a good night’s sleep. That’s right – studies show that quality sleep is crucial for runners, not only for repair and recovery between sessions, but also for maximising training returns come race day.
Find out more in this in-depth look at the benefits of sleep 
, hot off the press of our latest magazine issue. No need to miss out if you’re not a magazine subscriber – you can still enjoy this article preview. Alternatively, subscribe online now and you’ll not only save money on the newsstand price, you’ll also enjoy quick and easy access to all our premium online content.
Start 2009 on the right note with the inspiring array of races in our latest pocket events guide. Get hooked on the fields and woodland tracks of Surrey in the G3 10K series, scale the heights of rural Yorkshire or stretch your legs over a re-routed version of a longstanding Kent favourite.
Browse our full January online-entry listings too – with challenges ranging from sandy southern trails to the hilliest race in Cambridgeshire, you’ll have no excuse for defaulting on your New Year’s resolutions.
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| Running Resolutions - Published in General 20 simple ideas to help you get more from your favourite sport | |
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| New Year, New You - Published in General Whatever your goals are for the year, this guide will help you look, feel and run your best | |
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| Run Like A Dream (Preview) - Published in Staying Healthy Make sleep the sharpest training tool in your box to take your running to a new level (non-subscriber preview) Feature - RW Feb 09 | |
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| Run Like A Dream - Published in Staying Healthy Make sleep the sharpest training tool in your box to take your running to a new level Feature - RW Feb 09 | |
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| Pocket Race Guide - January - Published in Event Editorial Featuring... Folksworth 15, Les Witton Memorial 10, Not the Roman IX, G3 10K series, Ferriby 10 | |
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| Meet our FLM Lucozade Sport Super Six - Published in General Follow our six-strong Flora London Marathon team as they receive mentoring from top UK coaches live in the forums | |
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| What's Hot On The Forum - Published in General Going up... festive cheer, beating boredom; Going down... sinking standards, cumbersome costumes. Updated 22/12/08 | |
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| Forum vs Hastings Marathon: Winning the Battle - Published in Event Editorial RW forumites turned out in force for the once-in-a-lifetime Hastings 100th Anniversary Marathon - find out how they got on with period costume, hills and sausage sandwiches... | |
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| To Your Health: Sensible Drinking - Published in Staying Healthy Load up on vitamins, boost your immune system, dodge a hangover and wake up fresh for your morning run: our guide to drinking right Feature - RW Jan 09 | |
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| Christmas Gift Guide 2008 - Published in Kit Whether your budget is £2 or £200, find the perfect present for the runner in your life in our Christmas gift guide (of course, you could print it out, highlight what you want and leave it somewhere strategic too...). | |
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91455 ratings in total! Use our events finder to see or add a rating to any race.You need to join the site free, as a member first.
Delamere Dash Trail Race
Latest comment: Enjoyable race, the scenery was great and the course was good, a great race for starting the new year.. By Fingerbobs 5/1/2009
Pennine 10K
Latest comment: Great marshalls helpful organiser!. By Respect 5/1/2009
Gloucester New Year 10
Latest comment: Colder but less icy than last year. By Aidan Naughton 5/1/2009
New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10k
Latest comment: A gentle way to start the New Year ........ By Paula Hewitt 5/1/2009
Forest of Dean Trail Series Race 2 (various distances)
Latest comment: Smashing race, really enjoyed myself. By Philippa Saddington 5/1/2009
Delamere Dash Trail Race
| Latest rating | 80% |
Pennine 10K
| Latest rating | 100% |
Gloucester New Year 10
| Latest rating | 80% |
New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10k
| Latest rating | 100% |
Forest of Dean Trail Series Race 2 (various distances)
| Latest rating | 100% |
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| Cold Comfort Keep up summer's good intentions with our beginner's guide to dealing with winter's obstacles Short - RW Dec 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 | |
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| Your First 5K (Preview) Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks (non-subscriber preview) Feature - RW Jun 08 | |
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| Your First 5K Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks Feature - RW Jun 08 | |
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| BIG Reader to Reader Index You ask the questions - and give the answers | |
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| 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 | |
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There are more than 700 premium articles on this site, for RW UK magazine subscribers only. They include most of our shoe reviews, some of our best beginner and marathon articles, all UK race listings over two months ahead, and much more.
Find out more about subscribing - including a 30% discount!
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| RW Test: Speed and distance monitors RW tests adidas miCoach, Suunto X10, Oregon Scientific SE300, Timex Bodylink Ironman Triathlon, Polar RS800CX, Garmin Forerunner 405, Nike+ iPod Touch Review - RW Jan 09 | |
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| Join The Club Thinking about signing up with a running club? Whether you're a beginner or an elite, here's all you need to know before you commit Feature - RW Jan 09 | |
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| RW Test: Lightweight Jackets RW tests jackets from Brooks, Craft, adidas, New Balance, Hilly, Gore, Salomon and Sugoi Review - RW Nov 08 | |
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| Think Tough A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back Feature - RW Nov 08 | |
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