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Awesome Autumn (Preview)
By Matt Fitzgerald on 01/09/2008 12:29:54
Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners (non-subscriber preview)
fitness and build on it. Whether you want to work on your motivation, speed, strength or endurance, we’ve got a plan for you.SUMMER ACHIEVEMENT: Became a runnerAUTUMN GOAL: Stay motivatedThis summer, you became a runner (maybe again). Congrats. Now
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Bounce Back From Any Setback
By Kelly Pate Dwyer and Ruth Emmett on 01/04/2010 16:27:12
The five stages of getting over a bad race experience - and running better next time
success." Just make your next goal manageable. If you struggled with mileage, target a shorter distance and set smaller goals along the way. A few 5Ks will calm those butterflies before your next big race.5. Before your next race: MANAGE EXPECTATIONSBefore
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Building Mental Strength
By on 18/11/2009 15:44:02
Ten ways to build your mental resilience and help you perform better
the problem in future and give you the confidence to keep going.2. Set your own goals and have alternatives"You need a goal for each race, and you also need alternative goals in case things don't go to plan," says British international Stuart Hayes.Hayes talks
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Time to Take Control
By Alison Hamlett on 23/11/2009 16:08:22
Because of his bipolar disorder, Matt Harmston was overweight and drinking far too much. Then he chanced across late-night footage of an Ironman competition and his life began to change
and exercise psychologist at Sheffield Hallam University, to develop strategies that will enable him to reach his Ironman goal.This summer he'll take part in small triathlons to become used to the atmosphere at races. "Rob is helping me to develop strategies
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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
of the race weekend itself. Make sure you've ticked off these points before you set off for the race venue.TAKE AIMWhat are your goals for the race? Based on your current level of fitness and performance in training or races, set specific goals. If you come
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RW's Training Basics
By Runner's World on 10/05/2002 15:56:13
The 10 training foundations of a long running career
dirt track; its easy on the body and relaxing for the mind.5. Set goalsStaying fit and healthy is great reward in itself, but setting a goal can make you more motivated and help you enjoy your running more. When you sit down and set yourself a goal
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Calorie-burning sessions
By Matt Fitzgerald on 04/05/2007 15:13:11
Calorie-burning sessions that will help you slim down - and speed up
metres roughly 20 seconds faster than your 10K goal pace. For example, if your 10K goal pace is eight minutes per mile, aim for 3:40. Walk or jog for two to three minutes for recovery. Run 800 metres roughly 10 seconds faster than your 10K goal pace
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Awesome Autumn 
By Matt Fitzgerald on 01/09/2008 12:24:15
Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners
fitness and build on it. Whether you want to work on your motivation, speed, strength or endurance, we’ve got a plan for you.SUMMER ACHIEVEMENT: Became a runnerAUTUMN GOAL: Stay motivatedThis summer, you became a runner (maybe again). Congrats. Now
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Marathon Man: Steve Edwards
By Emma Curry on 23/03/2011 15:36:16
We found out made one man run a whopping 500 sub-4:00 marathons
distances, but I wasn't as good. The following year I thought, 'I reckon I will try it again.' As I did more 26.2-milers and my times came down, I wondered if I could run multi-marathons. My first goal was to be the youngest person to run 100 marathons
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My first London Marathon after 12 years of trying
By Mark Starr on 18/04/2011 15:49:39
and has, muscle mass missing after the fall. The main goal was to get around without stopping.So seeing the hot forecast for the 2011 race was not the best news I could have had. Still my prep had been quite good (22 miles before taper) and my pace a
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