With one week left until my running leg of the Hyde Park Triathlon, I visited Bupa's London branch for a fitness assessment. The aim? To find out if I've got the potential to run a sub 20-minute 5K at my current level of fitness and if not, then how
Tempo workouts, speedwork, long runs, not to mention work, family and life in general... how can a runner fit it all in? One time-efficient solution: combo workouts, which blend elements of quality runs to make the most of every minute you have
zone, they also quickly put your body into fat-burning mode, says Kimberly Shah, an online running coach in Chicago, US (njoyracing.com). To avoid injury, says Shah, newcomers should firstly build a base level of fitness before attempting the hill
triathlete to increase the volume of his or her training in order to build a strong base of fitness for the summer season ahead. Minor infections and colds may not seem serious in themselves, but they can severely disrupt your training and dampen your
the course are fit for a king. The path around the reservoir gives beautiful views of Windsor Castle and the surrounding countryside - though if you don't take your eyes off the scenery you might find yourself with a view of other runners' backs.Aside from
the clock by breaking up your run into two shorter sessions. Instead of a single 40-minute run, maybe a do 20 in the morning and the same at lunchtime, or whatever fits your schedule.26 The 10-minute miracle. "Run faster-than-normal training pace (but don
on the console didn’t make much difference.LifeFitness T7-0, £3,295 Running area 51cm x 153cmMotor 3HP Top speed 12mphContact www.lifefitness.comThe T7-0 has a generous range of programmes: there are 18 presets, plus four users can create seven custom
as I was pregnant. Have since had a baby girl (22 Jan 2007) and am getting my fitness back. But I've read that I shouldn't be doing an 'active' sport like running until five months after the birth. Can anyone advise me on how I can get back into running
Elite athletes have long sworn by rubdowns to aid recovery and help them feel fresh the day after intense training or a race. It's not likely that we need another reason to have a post-exercise massage, but researchers from Ohio State University in the US have given us one. In a ...
Proper fit is a mustYour helmet should neither dig into your scalp nor flop around your head. The more snug the fit, the better chance your lid has of staying put on your head when you don't stay put on your bike.To ensure proper adjustment, start
