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Marathon du Medoc: A Marathon Drinking Session
By Alison Hamlett on 09/10/2008 15:46:44
Pasta parties and recovery runs take on a new meaning when the race-day beverage is taken from the cellars of surrounding chateaux
, the sixth Marathon des Premieres Cotes de Blaye takes place on the opposite bank of the Gironde on May 9, 2009. With 20 wine stations and a six-hour time limit, you'll need to put in some drinking training as well as the miles. Find out more at www
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RW's Complete Guide To Hydration
By Alison Hamlett and Anita Bean on 25/02/2005 11:16:48
The latest research, the most practical advice: everything a runner needs to know about drinking
of your urine. University of Connecticut researchers found that urine colour correlated very accurately with hydration status. Pale yellow urine indicates you're within one per cent of optimal hydration. Try to drink one litre of water for every 1,000kcal
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Time to Take Control
By Alison Hamlett on 23/11/2009 16:08:22
Because of his bipolar disorder, Matt Harmston was overweight and drinking far too much. Then he chanced across late-night footage of an Ironman competition and his life began to change
[127kg]. I was a mess, so even when I received the diagnosis and was put on medication, I didn't really make progress - I even carried on drinking, which I knew I shouldn't do." Then, flicking through TV channels late one night, he came across coverage
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Performance Provisions
By Alison Hamlett on 03/07/2009 10:12:20
The best training foods can be the simplest
because of its role in bone-mineral health, muscle contraction and nerve conduction. Swigging this fat-free drink after a run will protect you against stress fractures, shin splints and possibly muscle cramps. Try it Skimmed milk is a great post
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Diets On Trial (Preview)
By Alison Hamlett on 28/09/2006 16:22:08
Not all fashionable diet books are flawed - here's our digested read of the best
indulgence - this will make it easier to avoid bingeing on unhealthy treats.Carol Vorderman's Detox for Life (Virgin Books, £10.99) Take away tip Aim to drink at least two litres of water every day, and when you're exercising drink an extra 500ml per hour
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RW Interviews... Mara Yamauchi
By Alison Hamlett on 05/11/2010 16:05:45
Mara Yamauchi will make her New York City Marathon debut on Sunday. We caught up with her in the big apple to find out how she's prepared for the race.
.Q. What are your race plans in 2011?A. This will be my last race of 2010. I'll have a short break after the race then start training for races next year. I'm hoping to run the World Championships next year and qualify for the Olympics. I've already
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Diets On Trial
By Alison Hamlett on 28/09/2006 14:31:01
Not all fashionable diet books are flawed - here's our digested read of the best
work properly."Take away tip Aim to drink at least two litres of water every day, and when you're exercising drink an extra 500ml per hour of exercise to stay well hydrated.Food Doctor Everyday Diet (Dorling Kindersley, £12.99) What's on the menu
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Be The Best
By Alison Hamlett on 22/06/2004 15:56:45
It's unlikely you'll win every race you enter but you can be a winner every time you race by beating yourself and setting a new PB. Here are nine tips
two or three intervals with five-minute recoveries), or do a continuous 25-minute tempo run at a pace that’s 12-15 seconds per mile slower than your usual 10K race pace. TaperIt’s tempting to think that extra time spent training in the last weeks
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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Stage 5
By Alison Hamlett on 11/04/2011 10:19:57
As the end of the race nears, Triathlete's World Editor Alison's thoughts turn to home comforts - a hot shower and a cold margarita are first on the list!
team of four were all in a checkpoint at the same time, but it's hard to go at someone else's pace so we tended to string out along the course. Conversation turned to all the foods and drinks we'd like to eat when we returned to civilisation. Frozen
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Top 10 French Races
By Alison Hamlett on 10/10/2008 12:11:29
Featuring... La Champenoise, Les crêtes du Pays Basque, 6000D La Plagne, Marvejols-Mende, North Face Ultra Trail du Tour du Mont-Blanc, Paris-Versailles, La Ronde Cérétane, La Ronde des Foies Gras, Les 20K de Paris, Maratho
from, including a 27K option with more than 1,000m of climbing down to a 7K option. The 27K and 19K options take you to the summit of Mondarrain – the highest point on the course at 750m – where you can enjoy great views of the Basque coast. Race
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