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Marathon Training: Smooth and Easy
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 09:53:14
10 classic marathon Q&As, from training injury-free to overcoming dreaded boredom
Getty ImagesThe road to marathon success is never smooth and problem-free. Every runner, from first-timer to marathon veteran, hits a hurdle or two while preparing for the marathon: an injury, a cold, an unexpected extra project at work. If things
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Iron Plan: 15 Top Beginners' Tips
By AJ Johnson on 04/10/2010 17:16:57
Be an experienced Ironman – even your first time out.
your legs move. Start off after the swim with a large round of calories as you will have been swimming for an hour and that takes a lot out of you.”Philip Graves, 21-year-old rising Ironman star and 2009 Ironman UK winner.6. Cold comfortWhile racing
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Tied Up In Nots
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 14:58:06
If you only focus on what you won't do, you can't expect a positive outcome from your running
. Standing at a starting line in sub-freezing temperatures one Saturday morning, I found myself questioning my own sanity. Surely there was another way. What happened to the person who guzzled coffee and smoked cigarettes on cold weekend mornings? Where had
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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
) cooler with icy water, you attach it to the bandage you wear around your sore joint. This fills up with the cold liquid, and provides a double whammy of ice and compression. Contact 0800 169 7735; www.aircast.co.ukA basic Firstaid4sport endurance events
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RW Gilet Test
By Rob Spedding on 09/11/2005 16:01:55
It's the most versatile kit there is. RW tests gilets from Concurve, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, Puma and Sugoi
removable arms to quickly become weatherproof vests.Gilets (from left to right)Concurve Air - £55One of the best-performing gilets on test. The Windstopper fabric really does protect your torso from cold breezes and, although it's only classed as water
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RW Running Tights Test
By Runner's World on 06/12/2005 10:53:09
RW tests products from Asics, Brooks, Nike, Ronhill, Sugoi and Pearl Izumi
enjoys running in gale-force wind and non-stop rain, there are tights for every eventuality.Asics Women's 3000 series Wintertight Loneliness £32.50These are definitely cold-weather kit. Asics' Duotech fabric is exceptionally warm, and even with lighter
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Marathon Running
By Runner's World on 08/12/2005 17:24:12
A handle on training for the big one, for the time-pressed
These guides are for people in an enormous hurry. There's some very useful further reading at the bottom of the page...Congratulations – you're going to run a great marathon! So now what?Marathon training through the winter can be a cold and lonely
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RW Windproof Kit Test
By Runner's World on 13/01/2008 19:56:26
RW tests products from Salomon, Peak Performance, Asics, Ronhill, New Balance, adidas and Nike
commented that it didn’t wick as well as might be hoped, but it performed very well on really cold days. Its slim fit and good looks should win admirers.Contact www.asics.co.ukRonhill Aspiration Windlite Gilet, £30 This very light gilet, made from Ronhill
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Riding in Rough Conditions
By on 24/11/2009 17:02:32
When road conditions stink, follow these five rules to roll through your ride unscathed
patch, keep your stroke extra-smooth with steady, even pressure on the pedals - no quick stabs.LAYER UPNothing sucks the life out of a ride more than being wet and cold. The right clothing varies with the temperature, but generally you want a base
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Race SOS: Feeling Sick
By Courtney Johnson on 10/01/2011 14:32:45
Feeling sick during or after a race is common but you're not entirely at the mercy of your troubled stomach
havoc with the gastrointestinal system and lead to symptoms of GI distress. Heat, cold and altitude can also exacerbate this stress. So stay cool and hydrated in hot conditions, wrap up when it is very cold and try to relax if you become anxious about
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