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Top 10 Running Surfaces
By Marc Bloom and Steve Smythe on 01/06/2002 14:29:22
Not all running surfaces are created equal - we've rated the top 10, from asphalt to woodland

’Sullivan after winning a mile race. Concrete, he noticed, sent shock waves through his body and was a surefire route to long-term damage. There was only one way to sum it up: “I’m convinced that if you run on softer surfaces, your career will last longer.” The 35

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

to keep mud and water out, specialist trail shoes are designed to withstand all conditions. You’ll notice a lower heel designed to give your ankle more flexibility, and reduced cushioning, since trails are much softer than concrete.Clothing-wise, make sure

Beginning Running: The First Of Many Miles
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 14:41:28
RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot with a friendly overview of how to get started and what to expect as a new runner

off your foot-plant, leading to sore muscles and injuries. Whenever possible, choose tarmac roads over concrete (concrete is harder), and always run against oncoming traffic. This makes you more visible to the driver (especially if you’re wearing light

Injury-Proof Your Back: everyday solutions
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:54:44
Follow these tips to put back pain behind you

to cope better with the abnormal forces running places on your body.ImpactAvoid hard-soled shoes and concrete as these will throw upwards any difference in leg length, tilting your pelvis. Instead, try to run on grass or a treadmill. Cross-train with low

Beating The Training Blues
By Doug Rennie on 30/07/2002 12:09:01
Four surefire tips to escape your training rut

-road forays into your regular road routines, even if it means driving out into the country. Do it at least once a week, and run for time only. Many of us work in offices, surrounded by glass and concrete, chattering machines and harried people. But you don

Shinsplints - How To Beat them
By Patrick Milroy on 04/06/2000 15:57:59
The body's components, and how they become damaged

running on hard surfaces, such as concrete; and running in stiff shoes.Beginners are the most susceptible to shinsplints for a variety of reasons, but the most common is that they’re using leg muscles that haven’t been stressed in the same way before

New York Movie Madness
By Andy Blackford on 04/09/2003 15:00:24
Months of mental preparation can be destroyed by the wrong inflight movie

endured for too long the weight of too much concrete, too many people. We weren’t made to live like this, and the city built upon a mistaken assumption is now sagging – a massive, impossible monument to failure.However, right now, Manhattan is 19 miles up

Awesome Autumn (Preview)
By Matt Fitzgerald on 01/09/2008 12:29:54
Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners (non-subscriber preview)

-Road Consider trading concrete for dirt this autumn. Running on trails reduces your risk of overuse injuries because the surface is more forgiving. “Autumn is a beautiful time of year to enjoy trails,” says Hadfield. Fartlek runs, which randomly alternate faster

RW's Training Basics
By Runner's World on 10/05/2002 15:56:13
The 10 training foundations of a long running career

. 4. Choose your running surface carefullyMost runners clock their miles on the open roads. Roads aren’t the worst places to run, but try to run on the Tarmac no more than three times a week. Certainly steer clear of concrete pavements, which

Mind How You Go
By Jj on 06/05/2008 13:28:31
The mental agony of an injury can often be worse than the physical pain - here's how to deal with the psychological hurdle of being sidelined

as 'a fit bloke who runs a bit', managing a 1:06 10-miler off not much training and getting close to his goal of a sub-3:00 marathon. Last June he was out for a run when he slipped and smashed his knee on a concrete wall. "I damaged my medial knee

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