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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
psychological pitfalls.Problem: You find it hard to stay motivated Keith's solution: Awareness trainingIt's very difficult to keep motivated to continue running if you aren't aware of how your running is going, your progress to date and what factors might
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Rebuild Your Fitness
By on 23/11/2009 14:04:56
Missed some training sessions recently? Fear not, your fitness is only 40 press-ups away
things lost, in that order," says Grainger. So intensity is what matters most for a quick comeback. Do the following bike drill on a hill with a gradient of four to five per cent to increase power fast. One day a week go for a three-hour ride
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60-Second Guide: Core Stability
By David Mitchell on 13/08/2008 15:05:48
A strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well as minimising your risk of injury
way to become a better runner. However, quality core strengthening sessions offer many benefits: Better posture, which in turn will lead to a more consistent technique. Improved efficiency allowing you to run for longer, faster and tackle hills
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Fast Abs (Preview)
By Alyssa Shaffer on 26/02/2009 13:05:26
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner (non-subscriber preview)
," explains marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. You simply can't run your best without a strong core: the muscles in your abdominals, lower back and glutes. They provide the stability, power and endurance that runners need for powering up hills
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No Pain, All Gain
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 14:24:56
Prep your body and mind to handle anything your run can throw at it
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
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30 Things Every Woman Should Know About Running
By The RW staff on 05/06/2002 21:41:02
Health, psychology, weight loss, pregnancy and motherhood, training, racing... all from a female runner's angle
exercise of pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins. Speedwork and hill sessions can be especially effective. To guard against leakage, try using a tampon and a towel for extra protection.16. Running helps to produce healthy skin. According
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Fast Abs
By Alyssa Shaffer on 26/02/2009 11:35:34
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner
," explains marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. You simply can't run your best without a strong core: the muscles in your abdominals, lower back and glutes. They provide the stability, power and endurance that runners need for powering up hills
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9 Ways To Boost Your Energy
By Marc Bloom on 29/09/2004 15:12:14
Run more, feel livelier! Just one of the tips in this non-subscriber preview of our full energy-boosting article
that hill you’ve always wanted to tackle, or try running faster once a week as a challenge. “Doing the same run every day is like always eating the same thing for lunch,” says sports psychologist Mary Duane.7. Equip yourself betterExercise equipment enables
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Caffeine, or not to caffeine?
By Judi Ketteler on 02/10/2007 15:14:02
A recent study raised concerns about caffeine and exercise. What's a coffee lover to do?
Jones, an associate professor of exercise science at Edge Hill University in Lancashire. In the November 2006 issue of the same journal, a study examined whether or not caffeine could improve cyclists' times for a one-kilometre sprint (lasting about 60
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Band Aid
By Sarah Bowen Shea on 09/10/2008 10:29:44
Running's your thing. Pumping iron isn't. But strength training can toughen up a runner's body, so we've come up with a solution: a fast, simple routine that'll improve your running - no iron required
Strength training is a bit like flossing: we know it's good for us, but we don’t do it as often as we should. But successful runners do more than just run – they lift and lunge to build strong muscles for climbing hills, maintaining perfect form
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