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End the Tri Season in Style
By Michelle Arthurs on 16/09/2011 10:00:00
Don't hit the couch just yet - get your head down, keep racing and end the season on a high
The season is coming to an end, so you'd be forgiven for looking forward to a bit of a rest. But not yet. There is still time left to go that extra mile and squeeze in some fantastic results to keep you inspired and motivated throughout winter
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Join The Club (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 26/11/2008 11:49:14
Thinking about signing up with a running club? Whether you're a beginner or an elite, here's all you need to know before you commit (non-subscriber preview)
able to make it round the athletics track in under 90 seconds and without finding it fascinating to discuss the relative merits of control versus stability shoes. Not everyone feels the need to be coached as part of a group – after all, getting away
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No More Excuses
By Andy Richardson on 11/09/2002 19:03:48
No ifs, no buts - make your training a cop-out-free zone!
Runners are sociable animals. And many miss runs because they would rather not run alone. Geoff Wightman head of Road-Running Policy Support at UK Athletics says that, because of the number of clubs around the country, there is no reason to suffer from loneliness
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Time And Motion
By Hal Higdon on 05/06/2002 12:11:01
In the real world, running often has to be slotted in among all your other responsibilities. Here's how to manage your life, so that 'no time!' is no excuse
underloading the other. The Boston Athletic Association’s press liaison Jack Fleming uses a work/run index of 100 in determining how to balance work and work-outs. If he works 60 hours one week, he knows his mileage total should therefore be around 40 (ie 60
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Lance On The Run
By David Willey on 27/10/2006 10:07:15
It really isn't about the bike for seven-time Tour De France winner Lance Armstong as he prepares for the New York City Marathon. Here's the full version of RW's exclusive interview
, there are the kids. So it’s hard to say I’m going to focus on this. To run 2:15 or even 2:30, I would have to be really serious. How does that square with your famously competitive nature? No problem. I’ll be running with normal, everyday athletes. My competitive fix
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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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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
Setting challenging yet attainable goals is key to maintaining a long-term running career. After all, you’re more likely to stay motivated when you have something to work towards and can measure your progress at regular intervals. But picking
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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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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
, and they all get so much from listening to each other; it's very motivational," he says.2. Go the extra mile If you haven't changed your race distance since you started triathlons, then the chances are your training hasn't change much, either. Even if you
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