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Try An Off-Road Duathlon
By Chris Broadbent on 11/01/2010 16:05:14
Maintain your competitive edge and give yourself a challenge by taking part in some joint-juddering off-road duathlons this winter
better duathlete. You need to switch focus to your weaker discipline."Duathlon - TransitionDepending on the distances and the athlete, it is possible to wear the same clothes - aside from the helmet - throughout an off-road duathlon, says Laithwaite. "If
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Top Tips for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14
Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day
1. Sleep well"In reality, trying to sleep well the night before a race never works," says triathlon coach Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com). "The best sleep will be the night before the night before. Many athletes can survive with little sleep
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Best Lunchtime Sessions
By on 19/11/2009 10:05:13
Can you turn your one-hour lunch break into an effective training session? The answer is yes, but it requires a little planning
routine. “Research has shown that while a strength routine like this may not directly help athletes to run faster, they often achieve a better running economy at the same top-end speed,” says Ward.10 minutes easy running40-minute circuit, comprising
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What’s The Damage?
By Roy Stevenson on 09/08/2010 14:06:25
Unless you’re a very lucky or very resilient triathlete you will suffer an injury at some point. The question is how to deal with it when it happens.
per cent chance an injury will recur, which suggests athletes in general are not treating their injuries properly.Next time you become injured, or even feel a twinge, act quickly. Start off by resting - and yes, that does mean not racing. Ice the area
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Look, Feel And Run Your Best
By on 01/01/2009 00:00:00
Whatever your goals are for the year, this guide will help you look, feel and run your best
-time racers, or an equally difficult distance to master for an experienced athlete.Training Schedules | 10 Steps to 5K Success10K The UK’s most popular racing distance - a logical step-up from the shorter 5K, or a testing time trial for the more fleet
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Reader To Reader: My Son Has Discovered Running
By Jane Hoskyn on 06/01/2007 15:40:20
If your child is showing a new-found love for running, how do you encourage them without overdoing it?
, and it involved a bit of brainwork as well. They're both grown up now, and still competitive athletes – in fact I'm running against the younger one in a couple of weeks' time. – Fell RunningTake the 'should' out of runningI think it's great he's showing
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The Balancing Act
By Dagny Scott on 18/06/2003 12:18:09
Parenting, relationships and work can all take their toll on a runner's life. Dagny Scott examines ways in which you can keep up with a demanding schedule and still run to your potential. Buy this book
with himor beat himon the road. Yes, some men still believe that they should be able to beat any woman at any athletic pursuit. If you happen to be with one such man, you can sidestep this affront to his masculinity by always running separately
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Kicking The Habits
By Anita Bean on 16/03/2006 11:29:27
An unbalanced diet could be undoing all the good work you put into your training. Here's how to overcome your nutritional foibles
harm than good and lead to imbalances in the body. Claims for many supplements promoted to athletes, such as bee pollen, ginseng, and carnitine are not supported by scientific evidence so you could be wasting your money. Aim to obtain your vitamins
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Lunchtime Training Specials
By on 23/11/2009 16:14:03
Make the most of your lunch break with these speedy sessions
full-body conditioning routine. "Research has shown that while a strength routine like this may not directly help athletes to run faster, they often achieve a better running economy at the same top-end speed," says Ward.• 10 minutes easy running• 40
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Gratton's Hard Marathon Training Schedules
By Runner's World on 03/01/2006 11:13:48
Ready to train seven days a week for a marathon? 1983 London Marathon winner Mike Gratton shows you how
build the endurance and maintain it out of season then use progressive speedwork to come to a peak. The athletes I have coached have made their first big improvement when they have moved on to seven-days-a-week training; the second big improvement comes
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