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Words Of Whizz-Dom
By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy on 04/08/2002 13:22:59
The RW staff around the world have learned a few things about running over the years. Here's a sample of their hard-won wisdom
was amazing! Now I’ve become a running-shoe evangelist for all my new running friends."Molly Brown, 30. Years running: 12Stretch often "I’d much rather run than stretch, but now I have chronic Achilles tendinitis, a recurring muscle tear in my left calf and a
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Gain From Pain
By Bob Wischnia on 30/07/2002 18:49:34
10 ways to stay positive, and fit, when you're out of action
, most protective training shoes. (Make certain you aren't wearing a worn-out pair. If your shoes are falling to bits, buy new ones.)If you're returning from an overuse or muscle inflammation injury (shin splints, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis
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25 Ways To More Consistent Running
By Runner's World on 16/05/2005 10:14:04
Faster? Further? Lighter? Whatever you want from your running, what you need is more consistent training
and Achilles tendons will feel it. Give your old, worn-out shoes to a local charity shop, and get yourself to a specialist running shop for a new pair.Run earlyYou want to get something done? Do it early in the day. Everything gets tougher later in the day
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Best Kit Bargains
By Rob Spedding on 02/06/2005 16:27:23
Qualitative analysis... from the economical running gear to the expensive, we've investigated what you get for your money
-shaped knit that helps keep the ankle stable; ankle pads and an Achilles protector provide extra cushioning; and air channels help air circulate around your toes. Added to that, they make your running shoes feel even more comfortable.Best for Athletes who don
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Ironman Switzerland 2009: Soon To Set Sail
By Alice Palmer on 07/07/2009 10:08:31
Hop aboard as the Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
with the Pirates and the support was unbelievable. It had been hard and hot, but I survived and I was hooked. When the time came to enter Ironman Switzerland I knew I wanted to be part of it. Training went well but in August my right Achilles went – my first ever
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Balancing Acts
By Bob Cooper on 05/06/2002 12:07:15
Is running overwhelming your life? Is life overwhelming your running? Here's how to bring balance into your routine to stay healthy and happy
damage on your muscles and joints. Running descents too fast can cause problems, so beware of exceedingly steep downhills. Walk down if you have to.Too steep If a hill is so steep that you feel stress on your lower back, hips, knees, shins or Achilles
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It's Good To Walk
By Amby Burfoot on 05/05/2002 15:49:01
A simple training technique can increase your endurance and calorie-burning, decrease injuries and maybe even help you to run faster
the previous day. Maybe you’ve been having a tough time in the office or at home. You want to run, but you’re not exactly bursting with mental or physical energy. Try an R/W session. You won’t regret it.Faster comebacks You’ve had a sore knee, a bad Achilles
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Everything You Need To Know About Hill Training
By Runner's World on 01/06/2002 15:51:47
Hill running is a tough but fantastically effective fitness booster. And you know, it can even be fun...
up the hill, spring from foot to foot with an exaggerated vertical body motion, bringing your knees up high and stretching the Achilles tendons fully as your feet hit the ground. To do this, land on your toes with each foot-strike and rock back onto
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Escape from Injury
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 12:13:32
The basic principles: how to avoid injuries on the run
the biggest cause of Achilles tendinitis and is a major factor in plantar fasciitis and shinsplints.Although the muscles in the backs of your legs (the hamstrings) tend to be the workhorses, don't forget to stretch the muscles in the fronts of your legs
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Forum v Ironman Zurich: The Day Of Truth
By Daniel Benson on 21/07/2005 11:02:19
27 RW members - some of whom didn't even own bikes - have just finished eight months of training for Ironman Zurich. Read how they tackled the 16 hour race
kept you going," said Zilla. "My first two laps were okay on the bike," Andy Collier said, "But on the third I could feel my Achilles go and I had to stop by the side of the road for half an hour. I was throwing up, but I never thought about quitting
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