explains why the average 50-year-old can't compete against a 20-year-old. "You can't reach the same max heart rate, so you're operating at a lower intensity to begin with," Hunter explains. Ageing also leads to a decline in muscle mass, as neurons
of it like a bad day at the office - they happen. My missus was gutted for weeks after her (in her mind) poor show at the World Triathlon Champs last year. She underperformed by her standards – even coming 24th (of 50) in the World for her age
Klagenfurt to take on Ironman Austria. This was to be the biggest and most successful Pirate expedition yet.Many people see the Ironman triathlon as the ultimate one-day endurance event. A 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, finished off with a
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huge range of terrain over the five-mile course, and free beer waiting at the water station for thirsty runners. Beginners still sporting shiny white running shoes may want to reconsider their footwear though, as this race will see them get seriously
time before your CNS regains its hold, but it could give you the extra mile or so you need to defeat the wall....experience runner's trotsWhat's going on? An estimated 20-50% of distance runners suffer from runner's trots, suffering from a range
inspired the trend in 1954 with epic sessions like 10 x 200 metres followed by 50 x 400 metres – a combined 13.67 miles of speedwork. Ambitious runners the world over have aspired to that imposing standard ever since, in a quest for that elusive PB
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runners had trained hard and were mentally prepared for the challenge but the pair adopted completely different approaches to race strategies.Radcliffe set the pace, as she had in all her previous marathons, daring the other runners to keep up with her
Triathletes love outdoor training; challenging long-distance sessions are vital for maintaining a strong aerobic base for next season. However, being out in all conditions inevitably presents certain hazards. Here's our guide to staying safe while
