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Top 10 Running Surfaces
By Marc Bloom and Steve Smythe on 01/06/2002 14:29:22
Not all running surfaces are created equal - we've rated the top 10, from asphalt to woodland
of an individual matter, varying from runner to runner just like favourite shoes, the following guide will clear up the merits of the various alternatives so that you can make the very best of whats available to you. (Ratings are out of 10.)1. GrassAt its best
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40 Best Injury and Health Tips - From The Forum
By Runner's World on 14/06/2005 12:41:16
Last time we checked there were over 8500 threads in the Health + Injury folder, with over 388354 forum posts. Here are some of the highlights
, just like the finger-nail ones. They looked great all summer. See full threadBuy bigger shoesSuz - My second toenail is purple and about to fall off from my last pair of running shoes! I have just bought new shoes 1/2 size bigger and have had
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The Solid Mile
By Sean Fishpool and Steve Smythe on 06/05/2000 09:54:06
4- to 6-days-a-week 4-week mile schedules
Standfirst: 4- to 6-days-a-week mile schedulesAuthor: Sean Fishpool and Steve SmythePics:Issue date: aug01 /panelKeywords:uan64--4-6 days/week MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUNWEEK 1 Rest or 25-35 mins slow 10 x 100m strides around mile pace, on grass
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Asparagus and prawn stir-fry
By on 13/04/2011 16:58:55
Get a taste of Thailand with this light and seasonal dish
grass, bashed and finely chopped 4 kaffir lime leaves, sliced 4 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla) 1.5 tbsp light muscovado sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil 10 raw king prawns, shells off 1 onion, cut into thick slices 1 red chilli, finely chopped 3 cloves
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Salomon X-A Pro GTX £89.99
By Runner's World on 09/10/2000 15:44:27
. The key to the shoe is the Gore-Tex upper, which has all the advantages and flaws of other fully waterproof, breathable uppers. They are fine when running through wet grass or if there is moisture in the air, but a disaster if the water comes over the top
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Ground Rules
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:40:28
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
rather than a rocky fell. And always look 10-15 metres ahead – not down at your feet.Workout ideasRecovery runTrails slow you down, so they are the perfect place to do your recovery running. Aim for 20-45 minutes on an easy trail at a pace that is two
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Asics Gel Verdict £64.99
By Runner's World on 17/06/2000 09:09:16
, though its cushioning means its best on grass.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Lyte (£70); Adidas Taper RC (£65); New Balance 730 (£50)
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Fast tweaks: Four ways to shake up your schedule
By Dave Kuehls & Ruth Emmett on 21/08/2009 08:28:10
Elites get stronger by mixing up proven training principles. Why shouldn't you?
and then decelerate for 20m. Lengthen repeats Elite tweak Coach Greg McMillan (mcmillanrunning.com) recommends repeats that total approximate goal race distance at goal race pace. This works your VO2 max and lactate threshold. If you're running a 10K, try three lots
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The Alternative RW Mile Schedule
By Joe Dunbar on 06/05/2002 09:46:27
An adjustable 2- and 4-week schedule for faster runners
slowFour-week scheduleDo each weeks days in any order within a hard-easy pattern. DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6WEEK 1 8-10M run Pace A (3 x 5 mins on grass) 4-7M recuperation run Pace B (12 x 400m on the track) 4-7M recuperation run Pace C
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RW's Sub-60 10-Mile Schedule
By Bruce Tulloh on 06/05/2000 13:16:21
A classic 8-week schedule
up, 14 x 400m at 5K pace, with 60 sec recoveriesWed 6 miles easyThu 2 miles easy, 20 + 10 mins THR, 2 miles easyFri Rest OR 25 mins jogSat 3 x 2 miles at 10K paceSun 12-13 miles steadyTOTAL: 52-55 milesWeek SevenMon 6 miles easy, off-roadTue 8
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