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Yoga for Runners: Position 20 - Ardha Kurmasana

By Alexandra Rees on in Health

Face on the floor, bum in the air; feeling a bit like a wally... As ungainly as this posture can seem – the English name 'half tortoise' doesn’t do it any favours – it’s actually one of the most relaxing and energising postures of the Bikram series. Ardha Kurmasana stretches the ... 

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Run to the Beat Half-Marathon: Registration Now Open!

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Get in there now for your chance to bag a place in this year's Run to the Beat Half-Marathon!

Run to the Beat has become one of London’s biggest races – and with good reason. The RW team tried and tested this South London dash last year – and we certainly weren’t disappointed. It takes you on a varied route from The 02 past Woolwich Common and through ...  ... 

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MdS Training Blog: The Final Countdown

By James Fricker on in Training
As the race draws closer, our Marathon des Sables blogger is packing, packing and re-packing!

With just days to go now until the race - I fly out to Morocco on Thursday - it is all getting very real!I had some pacing commitments for RW last weekend in Hastings; it saw me pit my wits against the notorious Hastings hill, which was not I ...  ... 

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Gear Pick of the Week: Asics Women's Run Brief

By Kerry McCarthy on in Gear

Asics Women's Run Brief (£13) Kerry says: Being a fella I've not tried these but RW's trusted cadre of female gear testers report that they're something of an oddity in the sports brief market – in that they actually work. They don't bobble, rub, ride up, itch or any of the ... 

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Gear Pick of the Week: Nike Men's Long Sleeve Denier Differential 1/2 Zip Top

By Kerry McCarthy on in Gear

Nike Men's Long Sleeve Denier Differential 1/2 Zip Top (£38) Yes, it's officially spring and yes, the days are getting longer but that doesn't mean the British weather is getting any more reliable. This long-sleeved top is a good halfway-house option if you want to start shedding layers but don't want ... 

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Sprinting Masterclass with Richard Whitehead

By Dominique Brady on in Training
We took a masterclass with the world paralympic record holder over 200m to find out how to pick up the pace…

Sprinting is an art form I'd never mastered. Back in my school days, sports day was voluntary - so guess who spent the day guzzling chocolate on the sidelines. So when I found myself lining up alongside Paralympic sprinter Richard Whitehead I wished I'd paid slightly more attention in PE... Fortunately, ... 

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MdS Training Blog: Desert Dining

By James Fricker on in Training
Our MdS blogger has to carry 14,000 calories on his back to complete the race – it’s time to start taste testing some desert-proof fuel

I love my food; I just don’t like carrying it, who does? It’s heavy and awkward to the extent that I even hate coming out of Tesco and walking to the car with bags – that’s how much I hate carrying food. Now my problem with the MdS is that part ... 

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Yoga for Runners: Position 19 - Supta Vajrasana

By Kerry McCarthy on in Health

This may look like a bendy person just lying down – and I suppose that's what it is – but manoeuvring yourself into Supta Vajrasana pose (or Fixed Firm Pose) is a lot easier said than done. It’s unlikely that, unless you’re extremely flexible, you’ll be able to pull this ... 

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Gear Pick of the Week: 110% Men's Juggler Knickers

By Kerry McCarthy on in Gear

110% Men's Juggler Knickers (£110.00) Ignore the wacky name – these 3/4 length pants are a serious bit of kit. Available in both men's and women's options, these tights provide compression- and ice-recovery in one garment. Graduated compression in the tights promotes quicker blood flow back to the heart, which in turn ... 

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MdS Training Blog: Four Weeks of Training Left – and Counting

By James Fricker on in Training
There’s only a month to go before the race – but will Team RW's Marathon des Sables challenger be ready in time?

After a tricky last couple of weeks, battling a few niggles and sitting on my arse, I’m back running. Following on from the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series in Devon, I had a low-key week as planned with a few short runs and a longer run at the weekend. I started the ... 

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