Ultimate Direction Speedemon 2300 – £89.99A pack for the runner with a long commute who needs to take lots of gear to work. The Speedemon has a 35-litre capacity – so you could conceivably pack a shock-proof laptop – and also comes with a three
, and foods rich in protein to assist your body in repairing muscle and tissue. Indulge any cravings you might have – these could be your body’s way of telling you what it needs.Scientific research also indicates that many marathon runners lose around 3mg
Are they shower- and wind-resistant? Do they protect the runner from a steady autumn drizzle and moderate gusts of wind? Breathability Does the weather protection come at the cost of comfort? Does the jacket keep you cool or make you hot? Comfort What is the fit
cycling replace my running? --Will cross-training improve my endurance?What can I do to tone up my legs?How can I flatten my stomach? --Can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner? --Can my cycling help my running? --I
that builds you up in realistic increments to the date of your race (allowing for one or two easier weeks at the end). If you can use a schedule from RUNNERS WORLD, a good book, or an accredited coach at your local club, thats ideal. It will be a tried
. The zip's weatherproof, and there's one stretch mesh waist pocket for food or keys, and another weatherproof one for valuables. The fit is snug and comfy and it can be compressed to keep it stable, though the lack of structure in the back might put some
with food and my weight ballooned. By the end of 2004 I was off drugs but hugely overweight. That's when I started running."I did my first run in tracksuit trousers, a long-sleeved top tied around my waist (covering my backside) and a thick cotton T-shirt. I
anything.b)I don't really think about my diet in terms of running, other than I know which foods interfere with my running and I avoid them.c)I know I would probably be a better runner if I was more careful about my diet, but my running doesn't dictate what
The 2007 Personal Best Awards marked a new venture for Runner’s World but one that was long overdue – an annual celebration of all the best things in running. Our aim when founding the Awards was to recognise and reward the products and services
Burning desireWhen Runner’s World reader Andrew Corrie saw that his Isle of Man village was looking for a retained firefighter, he should have leapt at the chance to fulfil his lifetime dream. But although he had the commitment and the aptitude, he