.Two years ago I was coming to the end of a long spell in hospital following pancreatitis. I watched the marathon and said to myself that I would be able to beat the man in the deep sea diving gear. I didn't see him this year; a womble or three overtook me
week and more if you have the time or the ambition, or your goal requires it. Generally, more shorter sessions are better than fewer longer ones.Get into gearSwimming is not heavy on its equipment essentials but there are a few items you can't do
run and see if that clicks you into faster gear earlier in the run.What exactly causes a reduction in resting heart rate?Micksta Does your resting HR become lower by training more miles or by adding quality to your sessions? I’ve noticed over the past
they didn't drop out. Now I know...”Lesley Fitzgerald, 5:02, “...Lesley, A womble has just passed you, now get your ass in gear and catch it up...”Venom, 2:58, “...topped off the day by proposing to my girlfriend...”Paula S, 3:29, “...never really liked my
? Would a normal tracksuit suffice or do you buy specialist gear to help stop chafing etc? (For what it’s worth, I try to run 3 times a week, about 8-9K a time – slowly...) - Mark TSome of my running friends go for the woolly hat look, but I can’t wear
haven’t even been worn and it seems a shame to throw them out. Mad cow running You could donate technical gear to a charity shop. I've also given stuff to friends or family who are new to running but are a bit reluctant to buy expensive technical
the traffic dodging.’Most of us gear up for a single race at the weekend, but the Colworth Marathon Challenge is for those who REALLY want to earn their Sunday night beer! Three races, from Friday to Sunday, make this an endurance event for the middle
, Poulidor, Thevenet etc. They must be white though! – PilotlightWhen it was scorching at the weekend I passed two blokes clad all in black - longs on and long sleeves - they must have been sweltering. Like cycling ninjas they were in their baggy gear
