of view, Phil actually has a reasonably athletic build, so he should be quite well suited to running. The challenge for us with Phil, and with all three of the team, in fact, is to get them to enjoy running for the sake of running, rather than just because

feel a little less battered than usual.Contact www.1000mile.co.uk; 01923 242 233Sof Sole Athletes Plus - £18The Athletes Plus is designed purely with cushioning in mind. As well as the thick foam footbed, there are inserts of a cushioning material

Athletics ClubUK Athletics Squad Marathon Coach It would be easy to be intimidated by Bud Baldaro’s coaching CV. After all, a man who guided Marion Sutton to two Chicago Marathon victories and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and set the programme for current

to rip 'em off after a speed session as the very act of running most definitely is. Researchers at the University of North Carolina found athletes who exercised at 70 per cent of their VO2 max experienced a 40 per cent increase in free-testosterone, a 38

-sport athletes. The simplest is a display that’ll help forgetful triathletes remember what they’ve done – press the lap button and it ticks off the swim, bike and run. More useful is the target timer. Set a target time for each leg and transition and an alarm

the weather out and your feet dry, no matter what nature throws at you. On the face of it there are good reasons to invest in a pair of weatherproof shoes. Spending a lot of time with soaking feet can lead to fungal infections such as athlete's foot

to an average of 83 and a maximum of 111 - the two-for-one sausages offer was pretty exciting. "I'm amazed by your shopping heart rates," says Dunbar. "I'd expect them to be higher, you must enjoy it more than most people."—Rob SpeddingAs well as keeping you

have found that using a heart-rate monitor is one of the most effective ways of achieving impressive results. They're also proof that this technology isn't just for fast runners or athletes with degrees in sports science."Regardless of your standard

’ve run the Flora London Marathon or the Great North Run, you probably think you’ve been in a big race. But try the Stramilano and think again. Over the race weekend there are actually four events. Elite athletes have the Saturday to themselves for a

-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