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RW's BIG Q+A Index
By Runner's World on 28/10/2007 00:00:00
Your questions - our experts
hold me back? When can I run after breaking my heels? How can I strengthen my arches? --Do I really need orthoses? As I get older I get more blisters. Why? Will my big feet make me more injury prone? --Why these blisters every time I run
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Make A Break For It
By Ed Eyestone on 07/10/2002 17:02:12
How to put on a spurt in a race, no matter how fast you are
of injury. My wife could probably run a faster 10K if she simply increased the tempo throughout the race, sacrificing her blistering final kick. But would she have as much fun at the finish? Probably not.
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Runnin' Along And Feelin' Groovy
By Andy Blackford on 04/09/2003 15:49:58
Slow to start but a joy to experience? The benefits of a healthy lifestyle
, but what little self-esteem I still possessed was seriously eroded. Here was I, living a life of blameless purity and far from enjoying a sort of athletic Indian summer, a swansong of blistering times and smashed records, I was relying upon my dog, Oscar
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The Loneliness Of The Long-Suffering Runner
By Andy Blackford on 05/09/2003 11:16:48
Sometimes life can seem like one big Marathon des Sables
stop and lie down at the end of each day. And strangely, I don’t recall ever experiencing a pang of disappointment at the sight of the finish line after staggering across 20-odd miles of blistering desert under a rucksack the size of Phil Jupitus
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Body of Evidence
By Andy Blackford on 08/09/2003 17:28:35
How much can the human body handle? As little as it can get away with
’t run another step. But that feeling is no more intense after 100 miles than it is after two. So why should it be any worse after 145, or 200, or 500? Given water, decent shoes, enough blister dressings to wrap a mummy and an infinite supply of power
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Cross Purposes
By Ed Eyestone on 31/08/2004 16:05:33
With the right cross-training workouts, you can stay running-fit when running isn't an option
No matter the weather, the dedicated runner will not be diverted from the never-ending pursuit of athletic improvement. Whether it is blistering heat or driving rain and wind, we all get out and pound the streets.At least that’s the theory
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RW's Pain-Saving Medicine Cabinet
By Rob Spedding on 03/06/2005 16:18:31
You can save yourself a lot of pain by having a well-stocked medicine cabinet. This lot will help you fill it
bag (£16.99) contains, among other things, blister plasters, petroleum jelly, instant cold packs and a foil blanket, so it’s ideal for carrying in the car to races, or keeping in the medicine cabinet at home. Contact www.firstaid4sport
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RW Pocket Race Guide - November
By Runner's World on 27/10/2005 10:09:24
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
places left, you'd be wise to get your entry in soon. Not convinced? Take a look at some of last year's action-packed race images, here.More off-road highlightsBexhill 10 Beachbuster (East Sussex, Nov 20)Bicton Blister 11 (Devon, Nov 27)GRIM 8 (Hants, Dec
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RW Sock Test
By Runner's World on 14/11/2005 13:25:19
Socks away! RW tests socks from Asics, Brooks, Concurve, Falke, Hilly, Smartwool, Thorlos and 1000 Mile
. Great for compulsive blister-sufferers especially now the socks boast a better fit than before. Runners who felt the previous version was too thick and found the double layers scrunched up on themselves should find the latest version far easier to live
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10 Ways to Survive the Marathon des Sables
By Tobias Mews on 19/07/2011 14:40:38
Top tips for tackling the desert from the fastest British competitor at the 2011 Marathon des Sables
might need to wear two pairs of socks, which cause your feet to sweat more, which leads to blisters. I wore half a size bigger and found that to be perfect.10. Race HardIt is perfectly feasible to run 98 per cent of the race if you listen to your body
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