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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 19/04/2005 23:04:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
3:00 TO 4:00 (Page 2) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 --Acer, 3:44:50 What a day. After two unsuccessful attempts at sub-4 hour marathon running, a winter of hills and speed sessions paid off for me.The Best Moment: Realising that I could get a
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RW's 12-week sub-1:20 Half-Marathon schedules
By Steve Smythe on 07/05/2000 10:05:26
The ultimate schedule for the half
days a week, with an average weekly mileage of 50 miles.Week OneThis Weeks TargetYour first weeks target is to run just inside goal half-marathon pace for 10K. This may be difficult if you are below normal fitness when beginning the schedules, or easy
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Plodding P on 26/04/2004 10:10:45
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
trainer lace! This was an electronic chip which had my running number programmed in, so that when I past the starting line (where there was a special electronic mat) it would register that I had started. There were mats positioned across the road at 10km
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Pick of the Crop: Winter
By Alice Palmer on 20/01/2010 11:54:42
Fuel your mileage through the winter months with the last in our series of seasonal food guides
, between October and March.Why? Jerusalem artichokes are rich in inulin, a carbohydrate packed with bacteria-promoting properties. This means that as well as being great fuel for longer runs, Jerusalem artichokes are also great for maintaining digestive
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Super Swim Training Aids
By on 18/11/2009 15:47:50
You don't need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
wetsuit in open water. It's important not to get too attached to your pull buoy, though: it will make swimming feel a lot easier, but don't let it become a security blanket.Zoggs' pull buoy (£5.99, www.zoggs.com) is layered for maximum buoyancy, small
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Drill Bits: Essential Swimming Kit
By Nicola Joyce on 04/06/2010 08:17:53
You don’t need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
wetsuit in open water. It's important not to get too attached to your pull buoy, though: it will make swimming feel a lot easier, but don't let it become a security blanket.Zoggs' pull buoy (£5.99, www.zoggs.com, above) is layered for maximum buoyancy
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Take Home Lessons
By Anita Bean on 05/05/2004 11:15:30
Takeaway food has a reputation for being unhealthy, but a few wise choices make all the difference
Eating on the run or getting a takeaway tonight? There’s nothing wrong with the odd curry or hamburger. But it may be a problem if you eat takeaways on a regular basis. Many menu items are loaded with fat – for example, a chicken tikka masala gives
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Behind The Bars
By Rob Spedding on 05/11/2003 16:17:37
When it comes to energy bars, you're spoilt for choice. Fear not, we've tasted and tested the 17 top contenders
little easier, we have included a rundown of the information you need to know when choosing an energy bar, and the results of our test of 17 of the bars currently available.Bar ExaminationsWhen you’re running for long periods, you need to supplement your
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Forum v Ironman France: The long road to Nice
By kittenkat on 01/07/2008 12:05:14
From broken ankle to Ironman finisher - the uplifting account of forumite kittenkat's debut voyage with the Pirate Ship Of Fools
Ironman first-timer: forumite kittenkat (courtesy of Michael Luchmun)Looking back, it was a short journey. Last summer I broke my ankle out running (back from the pub) with my dog. While I was in plaster I whiled away a lot of my time on the RW
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
By on 18/11/2009 15:18:21
As part of his continuing battle to become a better swimmer, Steven Seaton tries a revolutionary approach, in a garden shed
variable current that holds you in place like an aquatic version of running on a treadmill - and of video feedback. While neither is now a unique experience in the world of triathlon, the analysis, critique and correction of my swimming that follows
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