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Gear on test: Autumn Jackets
By Runner's World on 21/08/2009 13:34:28
When the heavens open, make sure you're prepared with a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket
| Breathability 8 | Comfort 7 | OVERALL 7.5 Haglofs Oz Pullover , £190Weight: 175g Contact www.haglofs.se As with the Gore Axis, this is made from Gore-Tex Paclite so is just as weatherproof - but at a fraction of the weight. The makers say
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5 Ways to Beat Injury
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 15:56:20
GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey gives us his hard-earned advice on how to avoid and overcome the pain of injury
, continuing to breathe deeply and focusing on your technique. Perform 10-20 reps. This exercise aims to stretch the muscles that can tighten the lower back while strengthening the abdominal muscles.Get back on trackThe road to running again begins when you
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Open Secrets
By Terry Laughlin on 18/11/2009 12:10:55
The swimming techniques you use in the open water should not be the same as those you use in the pool, says Terry Laughlin
projecting from the top of your head. Point that laser where you want to go. This also helps your hips and legs ride higher and lighter, saving further energy by reducing drag and your need to kick.2. Swim tallerThe simplest way to lengthen your stroke
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The Laws Of Injury Prevention (Preview)
By on 08/03/2010 08:33:50
Follow these 10 time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads - and less in rehab (non-subscriber preview)
therapist and biomechanist Irene Davis from the University of Delaware's Running Injury Clinic. "Your threshold could be at 10 miles a week, or 100, but once you exceed it, you get injured." Various studies have identified injury thresholds at 11, 25, and 40
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Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique
By Matt Bean and Ethan Boldt on 23/11/2009 17:04:32
If you think that swimming is your weakest link, this expert advice will help you to keep up with the triathlon pack
"Water is 1,000 times denser than air," says Laughlin. "So the single most important factor is to slip your body through the smallest hole in the water." Imagine a central axis extending from the top of your head to the opposite end of the pool. Rotate your
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Ground Rules
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:40:28
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
rather than a rocky fell. And always look 10-15 metres ahead – not down at your feet.Workout ideasRecovery runTrails slow you down, so they are the perfect place to do your recovery running. Aim for 20-45 minutes on an easy trail at a pace that is two
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Triathlon Training - Swimming
By on 19/06/2006 12:28:03
Jump in at the deep end with our lowdown on swim training and how it can help your running
to keep them from fogging up.2. Swim fins help you learn a tight, efficient kick. Use short, stubby swim fins such as Aqua Sphere Micro Fins (£13; www.aquasphereuk.co.uk) which allow a more natural kick than big, floppy scuba fins. 3
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Faster At A Stroke
By Chris Broadbent on 04/06/2010 08:45:44
Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time
There were 43 world records set at this year's controversial World Swimming Championships in Rome. One of them came courtesy of Australian Christian Sprenger, who swam the men's 200m breaststroke semi-final in a staggering 2:07.31. Swift it may have
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Bodyworks: Achilles Rupture - Partial
By Patrick Milroy on 28/05/2002 21:26:52
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
frequently; Stretching – even more frequently! Try facing a wall, placing your forearms against it, feet 1.5-2ft away and slightly turned in, then, with knees held straight, push your hips towards the wall and hold still with the TA feeling merely
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Bodyworks: Quadriceps Injuries
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 15:55:57
How to recognise them, how to overcome them
.The quadriceps muscles may be torn anywhere from hip to knee. SymptomsThe common acute tear will cause sudden pain, accompanied by weakness which may make you stumble or fall. It is more likely to occur if you are pushing off to jump a hurdle or obstacle
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