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What Are You Like?
By Runner's World on 17/06/2004 10:51:32
You're not alone! Here's what over 125,000 typical runnersworld.co.uk members say about their running
am a... Beginner 29%Regular recreational runner 62%Serious competitive runner 9%I have been running for... Under 1 year 31%1-3 years 25%3-5 years 13%5-10 years 10%Over 10 years 21%I run this many times a week... 1-3 times 58%4-6 times 36%Every day
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60-Second Guide: Core Stability
By David Mitchell on 13/08/2008 15:05:48
A strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well as minimising your risk of injury
the base on which the rest of your running is built. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner concentrating on your core will ensure you become both fitter and faster.Where exactly is your core?Your core section (commonly called your torso
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Trouble Spots: How To Avoid Common Injuries
By Beth Dreher on 29/06/2009 09:00:15
We're all prone to injuries, but which ones? Here's how to sidestep aches and pains before they take hold (non-subscriber preview)
). Stretch your calves (keep your heel on the ground, lift your toes back towards your shin). Others at Risk People who regularly run hills (the Achilles has to stretch more on inclines) and who have increased their mileage more than 10 per cent per week
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60-Second Guide: Trail Running
By Alice Palmer on 15/10/2009 09:37:54
For stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take to the trails
or race, make sure your legs are ready for the challenge with ankle-strengthening cross-training (hill-walking for example) and leg-specific exercises.Finally...Enjoy yourself! Don't get hung up on how fast or how far you're running - instead, take
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Strident Debate: Does stride length matter?
By Ruth Emmett on 07/10/2010 15:25:23
Does size really matter? RW finds out if extending your stride is the way forward
away from your comfort pace. Your foot turnover will naturally increase and you'll become more robust, injury-proof and efficient. Quick Step Hill reps are a dreaded - but effective - way to boost foot turnover and improve form. "You'll strengthen your
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: PB Potential
By Alice Palmer on 26/03/2009 09:51:00
The most PB-friendly British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
: Oxfordshire When: April 5Enjoy a tour of the peaceful country roads and the picturesque villages of the Vale of White Horse. A couple of long hills aside, the runners will relish the abundant PB potential of this flat and very fast road route.The White Horse
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Reader to Reader: Running Outside v. The Treadmill
By Catherine Lee on 06/08/2007 09:31:09
What's the best way to get used to running on the roads after clocking up all your miles on a treadmill? Here are your suggestions
. This will allow you to simulate race conditions i.e. hills, wet, cold, uneven ground etc. and also discover what your actual pace is, rather than a treadmill pace. It may help to find a partner to run with or to join a local club. I found the latter was the best
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Are you... Average???
By Runner's World on 04/09/2003 21:25:13
You're not alone! Here's what over 30,000 typical runnersworld.co.uk members say about their running
't make you feel less alone, then nothing will! Are you a beginner? Then it's time you met the other 18,508 (or 26.5%) of members who are too. A 10K runner? Then squeeze onto the start line along with the other 20,695 members who rate it as their favourite
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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins
By Ted Spiker on 01/05/2007 14:26:20
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours
or tear) occurs when one of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius or soleus) is stretched beyond its limits and separates from the Achilles tendon. When it occurs, you may hear or feel a pop in your calf muscle. Not warming up enough, doing too much hill work
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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 30/04/2007 14:51:29
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours (Non-subscriber preview)
or tear) occurs when one of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius or soleus) is stretched beyond its limits and separates from the Achilles tendon. When it occurs, you may hear or feel a pop in your calf muscle. Not warming up enough, doing too much hill work
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