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When two runs a day beat one
By on 22/02/2013 10:43:00
Running twice a day sounds like a recipe for fatigue and injury. But it can actually aid recovery and boost performance gains, says Steve Magness.
on a longer single run. On these shorter runs you have plenty of fuel stores and rely primarily on your heavily fatigue-resistant slow-twitch muscle fibres. The result: no lingering fatigue or damage. Instead, you get an increase in blood flow twice
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Mind Over Matter: Race-Day Psychology
By Alice Palmer on 22/07/2009 12:32:09
From pre-race nerves to the final kick, channel your brainpower into peak racing performance
screwed on to make sure you've got the best chance of race-day success.The Night BeforeOne of the keys to racing success is having clearly defined goals to aim for. Before you even pin your number onto your top, figure out what you want to get out
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On The Double (Preview)
By Marc Bloom and Shane Starling on 25/10/2007 15:17:37
Hills one day, fast the next, right? Not if you combine two quality workouts into one. It'll save you time and may just improve your performance as well (non-subscriber preview)
, mimic the demands of a race because they cause lactic-acid buildup and muscle fatigue. Your workout On a track, run 8-12x400m at 10K-race pace, with one lap recovery. For your first workout run the second to last 400m at top speed. Build up to three
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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
In the middle of a race, particularly a long one (such as a marathon), runners often get bogged down. A quick surge when you're battling this kind of fatigue makes sense for two reasons. First, when you make the conscious decision to change your pace, you'll get
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Take a breather
By on 01/05/2013 15:43:34
Plan recovery cycles to improve your long-term results
no doubt felt, it’s tempting to focus your training on building towards harder workouts, and schedule rest when your body ‘needs’ it. Studies have found that inexperienced athletes make exactly this mistake, steadily increasing training until fatigue
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On The Double
By Marc Bloom and Shane Starling on 25/10/2007 14:42:47
Hills one day, fast the next, right? Not if you combine two quality workouts into one. It'll save you time and may just improve your performance as well
," as he calls them, mimic the demands of a race because they cause lactic-acid buildup and muscle fatigue. Your workout On a track, run 8-12x400m at 10K-race pace, with one lap recovery. For your first workout run the second to last 400m at top speed
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Power Surge: Target Your Peak Performance
By Ed Eyestone on 30/06/2011 17:51:02
Want to win your next race? A tactical burst of speed can zap the competition
can separate you from your racing rivals. Here's when and how to surge - and leave your competition behind you. Conquer HillsSurging at the bottom of a hill can leave you fatigued before you reach the top. Save your speed for the last third of the hill
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Marathon training tips for Feb
By on 04/02/2013 11:30:26
Our ASICS Target 26.2 coaches offer their training tips for the month ahead.
the first 10 miles 30-60 seconds slower than goal pace and the last 5 miles at race pace.Take cutback weeksTake cutback weeks. You can't go on and on putting your mileage up, week on week, without accumulating fatigue and mental burnout. It's better both
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Q+A: Why do my quads cramp in marathons?
By Irene McClay on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
occur when muscles are used repetitively, which is certainly the case during a marathon. Possible causes include electrolyte imbalances (not enough sodium and/or potassium), fatigue and running in hot temperatures.If your quads cramp up during a marathon
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Q+A: I feel guilty for run-walking a marathon...
By Jeff Galloway on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
your fatigue. Your times in long races may improve, and youll feel good even after running a hard half-marathon or marathon.Try doing your long runs using the nine-to-one plan: run for nine minutes, then walk for one. Record your times and distances
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