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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
When you reach a certain level of fitness, you may begin to focus on advanced fitness. You may even convince yourself that what is hindering your improvement is an aspect of this advanced fitness. This is a mistake.Base fitness is the minimum level
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Fit Starts
By Ed Eyestone on 27/03/2009 09:38:36
Plan your racing wisely to perform at your best
Weekend Race 10K Target race The speed and fitness accrued from training has set you up for a PB-potential race. Let it rip!
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Can you race yourself fit?
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:47:06
A common question - here's the answer
Most top track middle-distance runners tend to reach their peak between their fourth and seventh race of the season, and track world records are more likely to be set in July than May. For them, the best way of training is to race the distance
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Get Faster: Double Up
By Ed Eyestone on 02/08/2011 10:00:00
Run twice a day to up your cardiovascular fitness – and gain a competitive edge
higher mileage have better cardiovascular fitness and running economy. If you run five days a week for at least 40 minutes a day, you're ready for doubles. Here's how...Follow a FormulaInstead of one run, divide your normal run into two. The first part
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2011: Your Best Running Year Yet
By Sam Murphy on 14/12/2010 09:38:21
Run a race distance on every terrain over the next 12 months for improved fitness and fun
I've ticked most of the 'must-do' boxes in my 20 years of running, from 5Ks to marathons, a multi-day event and even a night run. But I've never raced a mile, attempted cross-country or donned fancy dress. Nor have I run a European city marathon
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Time for a tune-up
By John Hanc and Ruth Emmett on 12/10/2009 09:40:17
Run shorter races leading up to your main event to gauge your fitness and get PB-primed
. "You could treat it either just as a harder version of a training run, or as a full-out race in its own right." Many elites race tune-ups as simple fitness tests, to see whether they are on track to achieve their goals for their big races. Even more
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BIG Speedwork Index
By Runner's World on 09/06/2009 16:48:33
Take the 'work' out of speedwork with this one-stop shop for fitting in the fast stuff, crammed with the pick of our expert advice and information
Speedwork might sound daunting, but scheduling in a spot of speedwork could slash your race times and help you train harder and faster for longer.Whether you're making the step up from run-walk to run-sprint, or a veteran speed demon itching for a
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30 Foods That Will Save Your Life
By on 18/11/2009 12:57:43
Triathletes tend to watch what they eat, but with a little thought, you can seriously improve your chances of staying healthy, fit and strong
Cancer killersIt's estimated that one in three of us will develop cancer at some point. Exercise is, of course, very important in maintaining good health, but you can also do some more work in the kitchen to keep you fit and strong. By making some
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Carb Your Enthusiasm
By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47
Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when
It's training day and you've planned a 10K after work; that means you need a decent lunch to keep you going. Scanning the various options at your local café you opt for a large plate of carbohydrate-packed pasta, no added cheese. The perfect meal, you might think, but not so, acc...
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Lunchtime Training Specials
By on 23/11/2009 16:14:03
Make the most of your lunch break with these speedy sessions
week.1. If it's tough enough for the pros, it's good enough for you"Both sessions here address pace. In a race we need to control our pace and know what paces we can perform at. The difficult discipline is swimming. In a race we cannot keep looking
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