running? Can my cycling replace my running? -->Will cross-training improve my endurance?What can I do to tone up my legs?How can I flatten my stomach? -->Can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner? -->Can my cycling help my

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's the least of Zilla’s worries. "I've had a few pirate pep talks from the old hands and my only aim now is to finish," he says. "I'm mildly terrified. My new mantra is: "There is a beer waiting for you at the end of this" (more worrying is that it's a non-alcoholic

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sessions and races, and also what else is going on in our lives, that makes us more susceptible to UPS.The type of person (driven, goal-orientated, high achiever) who makes a successfuly competitive runner is also a prime candidate for UPS. So you have

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that builds you up in realistic increments to the date of your race (allowing for one or two easier weeks at the end). If you can use a schedule from RUNNER’S WORLD, a good book, or an accredited coach at your local club, that’s ideal. It will be a tried

that London quite easily could manage the Olympics: good luck for 2012.Oxton48, 3:58I ran London for the first time, for the Runner's World Forum Tsunami Team, and did 3:58 (well pleased!)I REALLY don't like crowds - I hate all the jostling and bumping. Euston

ladies you are all so special to me. – Mini Me1Merry Christmas to you all. Special mention to the Runners Arms, the Wagon Train, Moderately Annoyed threads. And to NGL, Welsh Alex and Tickled Pink in particular for being supportive, non

weight loss 54.5 lbs, ran 10 miles last Sunday and also completed a 32 mile bike ride. On Friday 26th May I completed a race; it was a spur of the moment decision and I entered online after finding the event on the Runner's World website… It was good