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Cath vs Bala Middle Distance Triathlon
By Cath on 05/06/2007 09:26:06
Triathlete beginner and RW Pirate Cath, takes on her biggest challenge yet at the Bala Triathlon
see the distant hills. By 9am the wind had got up and the lake was choppy. This didn't help me as I've never had to swim in choppy water before. So, due to the choppiness of the water I think I drank half the lake before getting out. Also I had cramp
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Reader to Reader: Should I run through the pain?
By Catherine Lee on 31/07/2007 09:30:54
Is there any truth in the 'if it isn't hurting, it isn't working' mantra? Here's what you thought
's then that you should stop the action, investigate and treat the cause. As a runner, discomfort helps us to improve and keep going, get faster, run further, without being in some form of discomfort we would never improve, but pain is the result of something else
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Time Trial Training
By Nick Morgan on 06/12/2007 16:42:22
Inject some heat into winter mornings with a time trial to boost your speed and keep you on your feet
trial can help build confidence, allowing you to see your potential when the pressure’s off. And if you’re not used to running in races, then the organised time trials give you a chance to get used to the feeling of running and competing with other
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Shades Of Glory
By David Mitchell on 09/06/2008 11:27:44
One of three ladies who attempted to be the first to complete the Brathay 10 in 10 Challenge last month - this is RW forumite Shades' incredible story
10 in 10 time this year) – was a great help to me. I asked him endless questions. The most important piece of advice he gave me was to get to the start of the challenge injury-free."Unfortunately it looked like Shades wouldn’t be following Steve
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20 Races to do before you die
By Alison Hamlett on 20/08/2008 15:59:21
RW's guide to the 20 best foreign races every runner should complete from around the globe
– on foot. The trek up to Gorak Shep will help you to acclimatise to the lack of oxygen in the air before you begin the marathon on rough mountain trails. Despite an overall drop in altitude, the going is tough but as you head down to Namche Bazaar
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Ironman Switzerland 2009: Soon To Set Sail
By Alice Palmer on 07/07/2009 10:08:31
Hop aboard as the Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
of people, some of whom are new like me, and some experienced, but we all want the same thing and we all want the best for each other. I couldn't have got this far without the never-ending support and advice from the Pirates – the people who helped me
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Start Running Now: Our Get-Going Guide
By Amby Burfoot on 01/01/2010 15:21:23
Anyone can become a runner - never mind the excuses, the weather or the bag of crisps calling your name. Here, a team of experts shows you how
, available for as little as £8.99 at argos.co.uk, to help you keep track of your walking and running intervals. Don't worry about other fancy gizmos. But if listening to your iPod makes your runs go better, by all means take it with you - as long as you run
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Pick of the Crop: Winter
By Alice Palmer on 20/01/2010 11:54:42
Fuel your mileage through the winter months with the last in our series of seasonal food guides
of dietary fibre, which is essential for the health of important digestive bacteria. It also helps you feel more full for longer, so it's great if you're trying to lose weight. Cook: As well as being perfect snacking material, pears are a bright addition
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Nutrition with Nick Morgan
By Nick Morgan on 08/02/2010 02:44:15
Catch the highlights from last month's debate, when Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist, Nick Morgan, answered your nutrition questions live in the forums
be incorporated as part of a healthy and well-balanced diet to help your muscles adapt to exercise. Be mindful of your calcium and iron intake when making food choices too - many vegetarians often have low levels of these micro-nutrients. Soy products are often
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UK Marathon Calendar 2010
By on 18/02/2010 13:26:22
From the Highlands to Land's End, and big city settings to wild rural corners, you're sure to find something to suit in our annual UK marathon calendar
this if you like... late-season PBs on a flat, scenic rural course; helpful marshals and cheering crowds.Bradford City Marathon When: October 17 Where: South Yorkshire 2009 Rating: new to RW Run this if you like... celebrating the Olympics – the course’s five
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