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Gear Pick: Nike+ Fuelband
By Lucy Trevallion on 07/01/2013 12:58:58
such as the Nike Fuelband aren’t really supposed to compete with GPS running watches, heart rate monitors or cycling computers in terms of accuracy. Instead it can be used for any sport to motivate people to improve their lifestyle and keep active. In traditional
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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance (Preview)
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 14:00:43
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you (non-subscriber preview)
heart's stroke volume or your ability to extract oxygen from blood that changes with age, says Sandra Hunter, an exercise scientist at Marquette University in the USA. "It's that your maximum heart rate declines, and no one can change that. It just
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Look, Feel And Run Your Best
By on 01/01/2009 00:00:00
Whatever your goals are for the year, this guide will help you look, feel and run your best
with these savvy sessions I want to... train to my heart-rate Monitoring your heart rate is the best way to gauge exactly how hard (or how easy) you’re working. Just as your weekly routine should include a variety of paces - from the long, steady run to flat
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Seven Reasons To Drink Coffee
By Matthew Barbour and Lauren Griffin on 19/02/2010 12:06:02
Coffee can build muscle, boost brain power and improve your next race performance
to engage your brain....your waistlineUpper: Caffeine's an appetite suppressant and it also turns up the calorie-burning heat of your heart rate and metabolism. "Drinking six cups per day, combined with exercise and a low-fat diet, can boost fat
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Inside Story
By Matt Barbour on 04/09/2008 10:45:34
What exactly is going on under your body's bonnet as you move through the 26.2 miles of a marathon?
at no more than 10 beats over their resting heart rate." That rush of 'fight or flight' adrenalin is there for a purpose – to elevate your core temperature and prime your muscles for action – but you need to control it if you're going long, says Pedlar
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10 Steps to 5K Success
By Nick Morgan on 02/07/2007 13:58:16
10 can't-fail ways to master 5K
your BPM You can pick up a heart-rate monitor for about £30 these days (such as the Polar FS1 for £29.50 from Argos) and keeping a close eye on your heart rate is a great way to ensure you're not pushing too hard. First you need to calculate your
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RW's BIG Q+A Index
By Runner's World on 28/10/2007 00:00:00
Your questions - our experts
marathon schedules have high mileage?UltrasHow should I train for a 50K? --How should I train for Lands End to John O'Groats?TRAINING: GENERALHow often should I take rest days? Do I need to regularly hit my maximum heart rate to improve? When should I
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Are You A Real Runner?
By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy on 04/05/2002 12:52:05
The tongue-in-cheek test
to your wrist to check your heart rate - then go back and do it again.9. You can’t remember your mother’s birthday, but you can rattle off your last five 10K times, including the seconds - and you know they’re faster than hers.10. When you read this list
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: Monthly Theme
By Runner's World on 07/05/2000 18:44:03
The focus of weeks 1-4 of your 15-week schedule
pace (see Pace Guide) and use your heart rate guide, these should be fairly accurate. Where possible, try to do some of your running off-road and some of your speed sessions on an even grass surface.The most important session of the training week
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Q+A: Am I training too hard on my easy days?
By Jack Daniels on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
70 per cent of your maximum heart rate. Going faster wont provide greater benefits, and it may leave you too tired to run the next days session at your desired pace.Remember, easy runs should be done at conversational pace. I understand
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