the Canigou mountain to bring back blocks of ice from the glacier for the pleasure of those visiting this thermal spa town (English for the most part, including Queen Victoria herself). In honour of the porteurs de glace, the French Alpine Club inaugurated
Cross and Coxford, before heading back through Colmworth. It’s a flat, out-and-back course, so a PB is certainly attainable. However, as with all races - and most things in life - there’s a catch, or at least some sort of sting in the tail. In this case
personal trainer Jason Anderson (www.movement3.co.uk). Other exercises can strengthen your legs and back - many cyclists suffer from back pain. "Do lunges and split squats, plus the superman for spinal mobility," says Anderson. "One-legged deadlifts mimic
the change over from the standing sequence to the seated. To someone peering in through a window it would appear as though you are simply lying on your back doing nothing – which you are – but achieving the perfect stillness that Savasna requires is easier
m worried, though, that I wont get back to the standard Id reached before my pregnancy. What should I do?A There are plenty of examples of female runners whove come back just as good, if not better, after pregnancy. Liz McColgan and Derartu Tulu are just
-mile laps plus an out-and-back section over the other 12 miles.FEES£7/£8, payable to Gloucester Athletics Club. Entries accepted on day (+£1).ENTRIES TOGGloucester Marathon, Batech Ltd, The Wheelhouse, Bonds Mill, Stonehouse, Gloucester GL10 3RF (01452
Q Ive returned to running after a three-year break, but after just six weeks Ive developed a pain in the back of my right knee which feels as if someone is pinching my skin and an aching calf muscle. The pain isnt there all the time
(a very gentle inward curve in the lower back). Relax your lower abdominals, then gently flatten (without bracing) below the belly button towards your back. Try to keep the six-pack muscles, your breathing and your diaphragm relaxed. This should
After a week of voting and frantic speculation, please join us in congratulating our Lucozade Sport Super Six winners: just back from a run, Matchstick Man, AndyV, Hashette, Evil Pixie and spinkletoes. Having been selected from more than 2
you stand during a climb than when you sit. Shift your weight back slightly for maximum leverage on the pedals. Stand only when your body needs a break from the seated position or if you need to accelerate. When you stand, keep your bottom back so
