and stamina that you need to run a marathon though many runners don't realise this, and try to do all their training at one pace. The pace key will help you understand what the schedules mean by terms such as easy' and brisk'. Many of the terms relate
Just imagine a world without aerodynamics - there would be no flight, cars would be square and humans would fall over in a gust of wind. Formula One races would take days. That got us thinking. Racing cars have evolved to optimise speed in every
levels, it will also improve your endurance and help your body recover faster between sessions - vital if you're stepping up your training for a target race.Nutrition Basics Is nutrition too complicated? These 10 simple commandments are guaranteed
day'. When his father died, raising money for the hospital where he had been cared for was the incentive Stuart needed to apply for the 2000 event. He completed the race in 4:12, off the back of a training regime that he describes as "just going out
This year, an amazing 750,000 women will be walking, jogging or running in a women-only Race for Life 5K. They'll help to raise a whopping £46 million for Cancer Research UK across 240 events. Will you be one of them?We're here to help you every
to the muscles and liver to be stored as glycogen."Peppers and tomatoes provide vitamin C and beta-carotene to boost the immune system and help protect the body from cell damage caused by racing. "The compote and yoghurt provide extra carbohydrates, antioxidants
You've run countless miles, spent hours in the pool and pedalled until your bike feels like it's a part of your body, but unless you put yourself through some training sessions designed to help you hit your peak in time for race day, your efforts
races as possible will get you used to the racing scene, and youll find this will help you relax. Enter local events and youll recognise the same runners time and again, and soon get to know them. Chatting to them on the line will help you stay calm
competing in this year's race.To help them achieve their targets, triathlon coach Ralph Hydes will be offering them advice and tips on the Runner's World forums. (There's more about Ralph below.)His advice to them will work for you, too - and you're welcome
Don't dismiss free weights as the preserve of oiled-up gym bunnies obsessed with six-packs and their reflection. Normal people can use them to burn calories and become stronger, which will help improve both technique and stamina for next season
