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What type of runner are you?
By Runner's World on 11/06/2007 16:48:54
Committed or casual, surface shine or hidden depths... what kind of runner are you?
calories.What do you think about lifting weights? a)It's not essential but it does help my finish-line kick. But generally I think that time spent lifting would be better spent running.b)I don't like lifting weights, but I know it helps me to avoid injury
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: PB Potential
By on 23/02/2010 15:28:49
The most PB-friendly British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
the finishline, gather up your supporters for a day of family fun - free entry to the zoo is included for all runners."This is my PB opportunity every year. Runners of every standard, glorious views, flat road course and excitable animals to take your mind
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The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition
By Anita Bean on 28/03/2007 14:50:44
Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet
drink) for breakfast, which will empty from your stomach faster than solid food, or have an extra bedtime snack the night before.Finishline FoodYour nutrition strategy isn't over once you've crossed the line: you still have to replenish your fluid losses
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Forum v Ironman Zurich: The Day Of Truth
By Daniel Benson on 21/07/2005 11:02:19
27 RW members - some of whom didn't even own bikes - have just finished eight months of training for Ironman Zurich. Read how they tackled the 16 hour race
, "but that's not a problem at all. I'm proud I finished. That was the best race I've ever done. I had a quick shower and some food in the recovery area. Then I was out there in the stands waiting for the others to finish."Big Dave crosses the finishline
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Training: Fast Fixes
By Greg McMillan on 03/01/2006 17:04:51
Take a close look at your training: the chances are, you're making some common mistakes, but a few simple tweaks can help fill in the blanks and transform your running
long time to wait for a finish-line reward. Schedule a half-marathon halfway through your training to help you stay focused and motivated. Also, there's no shame in self-bribery. Promise yourself a massage after your long run.Mental hurdle You feel so
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Little Wonders: Eleven Small-Scale US Marathons
By Bart Yasso on 18/05/2009 12:52:02
Featuring... Lost Dutchman, Little Rock, Salt Lake City, Avenue of the Giants, God's Country, San Francisco, Maui, Boulder Backroads, Lake Tahoe, Richmond, California International
. There are also two wet-washcloth stations, at Miles 17 and 23, perfect for cleaning up for your finish-line photo. Three party zones set up along the way with free food, prize giveaways, and noisemakers for spectators and family means lots of enthusiastic
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The Perfect Race Weekend
By Victor Thompson on 11/11/2009 10:08:09
Guarantee a perfect race weekend with this can't-fail guide to triathlon success
are approaching the end of the run and can prepare for a big finish-line flourish.AfternoonPRE-RACE SHARPENERFind some time for a short practice session. In a perfect world you'll do a brief swim, bike and run, but most people are satisfied with a 20-minute bike
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Video: RW runs the Sierra Leone Marathon
By Ruth Emmett on 11/01/2013 13:40:00
In developing countries, a new type of race lets you see your fundraising money in action.
like it might herald disaster – but the organisers pressed on, racing out to pick up the finish-line banners after they were buffeted to the ground by the gale. Thankfully, the rain held off for the race itself, although with humidity running north
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 17/03/2009 09:53:01
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (July 2008 - March 2009)
. I've been trekking round the supermarket wondering why little old ladies are smiling at me - not realising I've got a manic grin on my face for no obvious reason! chickin Join the thread Finish-line Tales What happened when you finally crossed
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