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Get The Most Out Of The Treadmill
By Alice Palmer on 22/01/2009 15:18:31
Transform your winter training with these treadmill treats
of whack and make you work too hard, or give you an easy ride! GETTY IMAGES Speedwork Get your heart rate up and see your speed on longer runs soar with this sprint session. As you get fitter
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Spring Into Action
By Alice Palmer on 06/03/2009 13:56:27
Give your running a spring clean with these top training tips
exactly how much you need to take in to replace it.As temperatures rise, the combination of this dehydration plus a higher body temperature leads to lowered aerobic performance. Your heart rate will increase, and more blood will be diverted to the skin
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Overtraining: Spot the Signs
By Alice Palmer on 29/03/2010 12:33:51
Discover the mysterious syndrome that could hit your training hard - and how to defeat it
't running long distances, you could still be at risk of overtraining. If you're super-busy at work, stressed or having relationship problems, it can impact upon your training and trigger UPS.What are the symptoms?Elevated resting heart rate Overtraining can
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Scenery
By Alice Palmer on 23/03/2009 10:14:53
The most scenic British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
1. PUMA Garburn Trail 24K Where: Cumbria When: June 6The race you rated as the most scenic in Britain is a stunner – a rough-and-tumble trail tour of the Lake District, complete with panoramic views. Its footpath and bridleway route
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Scenery
By Alice Palmer on 25/02/2010 09:24:41
The most scenic British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
be described as challenging and hilly, not for the faint-hearted." CakeReader Reviews | Enter 2010 Race 4. Hawkshead Trail 15KWhere: Cumbria When: AprilWinding through some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside in the heart of ‘Beatrix Potter country
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 22/02/2010 17:25:28
The most atmospheric races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
and muddy enough to force you to dig deep but with several faster stretches to get your heart racing too. In six miles, you'll canter along riverbanks, over walls and stiles, up steps, across a stream, and through charming woodland and meadows. Factor in a
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Brain Training
By Alice Palmer on 30/03/2009 10:55:49
Discover how to get yourself out of training trouble using your mind with these mental strategies from accredited sport psychologist Keith Power
bring athletes' heart rates down in as little as 30 seconds. Problem: You get bad pre-race nerves Keith's solution: Race-day run-throughBefore you leave home for the race, or even the night before, run through a 10-1 Blast Off sequence – a countdown
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Pick Of The Crop: Autumn
By Alice Palmer on 17/09/2009 15:20:30
Fuel your mileage without racking up 'food miles' - go for Britain's freshest seasonal food
-working cardiovascular system will also be thankful for the flavonoids found in apples, which help prevent heart disease.Cook: Eating apples are, as their name suggests, ready to eat straight from the tree. Cooking varieties like Bramley apples are too tart, however
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10 Ways With Breakfast
By Alice Palmer on 28/11/2009 13:07:37
Tasty breakfast ideas to fuel your training and set you up for the day
to widen arteries in the heart and accelerate the body's fat-burning mechanisms – the perfect combination for a runner. Hot SquashFor a sugary kick that'll see you through a session, make up a bottle of fruit squash with hot water. It may sound odd, but it
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Running Essentials
By Sean Fishpool and Alice Palmer on 16/02/2009 10:09:51
The 10 most important products a runner can own
days. Expect to pay: £1-2.50 Read more: The RICE Method 7. A Heart Rate MonitorWhy? Runners are notoriously bad at judging the effort they're putting into a run. A heart rate monitor gives you an objective snapshot and helps you know whether you
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