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Six Running Watches (under £100)
By on 08/02/2010 17:21:27
You don't have to break the bank to train smarter. We test six of the best running watches for under £100
to store multiple run data for future perusal.Heart-rate monitor Not all entry-level watches come with them, but training within target heart-rate zones is a useful alternative to running at a target speed.Functionality Using your watch should not require a
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RW Treadmill Test
By Runner's World on 02/02/2007 11:51:24
RW tests products from Bowflex, LifeFitness, NordicTrack, ProForm, Tunturi and Vision Fitness
,500 (treadmills can cost anything from £500 to £5,000) you’ll have a sturdy but supported ride, a good speed range and even added extras such as TVs and heart-rate monitors. Six RW staffers invited a treadmill into their beautiful homes for a week, and no
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Best of the forum: Beginners
By Runner's World on 25/09/2003 18:46:04
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Beginners forum
- what's that??MORE RACING LINKS IN OUR FULL 'BEST OF THE TRAINING FORUM' INDEX SHOES AND KIT FOR BEGINNERSBad weather - what rain gear?Gear - what gear?Gear - winter clothing (not too hot, not too, cold…)General - running shoes or a heart rate monitor
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RW's Ultimate Marathon Q+A
By on 07/05/2002 19:03:13
Help! The answers to some common marathon training questions
to your race paces, but heart rate is an equally good guide (especially if you're new and you don't know what your race paces are). The glossary suggests target heart rates, and so even the most basic heart rate monitor (from about £40) will be a valuable
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Stinkytrainers on 26/04/2004 10:10:45
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
on the Embankment kept me going and the thought that if I started walking I would never get going again.Q: The biggest surprise? Or the most memorable moment? A: I wore my heart rate monitor and for the first time in a race it was showing a reasonable rate but my
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Beat Stress
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:44:24
Our bodies are designed to feel and react to stress, but too much stress can lead to to serious health problems. This is where triathlon comes in. Regular exercise relaxes tense muscles, helps you sleep and releases endorphins into the bloodstream
other brain cells. Your thinking becomes muddled, your memory suffers and you become vulnerable to self-medicating behaviours, such as overeating.Heart:If you strap on a heart-rate monitor and walk down a dark alley at night (I don't recommend it), you
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RW Test: Speed and distance monitors
By Runner's World on 04/12/2008 08:27:21
RW tests adidas miCoach, Suunto X10, Oregon Scientific SE300, Timex Bodylink Ironman Triathlon, Polar RS800CX, Garmin Forerunner 405, Nike+ iPod Touch
Scientific SE300, £79.99 Contact www.oregonscientific.co.ukThis device measures heart rate, calories burned, fat burned, and provides speed and distance data via a pedometer. It is small and lightweight on your arm. Linking the heart rate monitor
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Q+A: Why don't I get breathless in speed sessions?
By Bud Baldaro on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
the recovery time between each interval – start with a one-minute recovery, and reduce that by five seconds each time. Heart rate monitors are also useful, because they’ll give you an idea of how hard you’re really working. Running repetitions at 85-95 per cent
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RW Speed-and-Distance Monitor Test
By Runner's World on 15/01/2007 17:27:21
RW tests products from Polar, Nike, Garmin, Navman, Timex and Suunto
top-end SDM that doesn’t do more than measure how far and fast you’re running. Many incorporate heart-rate monitors (HRMs) and virtual coaches to help you analyse and plan your training to the last detail, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes
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Ladies' Wear
By Runner's World on 10/09/2009 13:41:08
There was a time when women's kit wasn't up to much. Thankfully that time has passed. Tailor-made "sisters" equipment now abounds
. A bra with a higher front will be more supportive and comfortable. Traditional-style bras are best for new mums who are breast-feeding. Avoid bras with a deep, elasticated band around the ribs if you want to wear a heart-rate monitor. If a bra has
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