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Sweat Surrender
By Alison Hamlett and Michael Donlevy on 09/08/2010 12:19:44
Your body temperature and the amount you sweat can have a major impact on your performance. Here’s why it happens – and how you can stay cool as things heat up
can cool the blood being pumped back to your heart." Some triathletes wear an ice vest before a race on a hot day.Pace yourself"Many people finish a race and say the heat defeated them, but usually they've gone too fast, not hydrated enough or not paid
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Take Care Of The Twinge
By Selene Yeager on 14/06/2010 17:40:17
Learn to troubleshoot a minor pain before it becomes a full-blown injury
tendon. FIX Ice the area and use anti-inflammatories. Stretch by placing the ball of your foot on a step and letting your heel hang off the edge. Hold for 20 seconds. Also, move your cleats back.
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My VLM 2010: Lorney (5:28)
By Lorney on 30/04/2010 15:26:55
How I finished the London Marathon with a fractured leg...
to have a look. He thought I had possibly badly bruised the tendon but didn't think it was broken and let me go on my way after some ice treatment and massage.By Mile 22 I was still in an awful lot of pain and knew I had no chance of being able to run. I
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My VLM 2010: Karen Robinson (finish volunteer)
By Karen Robinson 4 on 29/04/2010 09:05:14
Unable to train due to injury, I volunteered at the Primary Finish instead - what a great day!
I started my training before Christmas and everything was going well until it snowed. I had the misfortune of slipping on ice in January, fracturing both wrists and was no longer able to train. I was gutted! Fortunately I had a place in the ballot
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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
the hole with raisins before sprinkling cinnamon over the top. Roast for around 50 minutes, and allow to cool slightly before serving with custard, ice cream or honey. This is great with other autumn fruits like blackberries, cranberries or prunes.Buy: Go
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Vicky (sub-4:30)
By on 17/12/2009 17:22:40
Follow the progress of Vicky (aka Hashette) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-4:30 marathon under the guidance of mentor Liz Yelling
to fix herself and get back into the swing of her running again. She has done all the rehab exercises ever created, used enough ice to cause an avalanche and been diligent, controlled and very cautious. Reaching the start of a marathon is very much a
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Top 10 Running Surfaces
By Marc Bloom and Steve Smythe on 01/06/2002 14:29:22
Not all running surfaces are created equal - we've rated the top 10, from asphalt to woodland
have many opportunities to run on snow. Thats just as well, for where theres snow, theres usually ice too.Pros: Snow can convert a drab park into a winter wonderland, giving you a sense of adventure as you tread through a freshly fallen snowfall
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Injury: When To Run, When To Stop
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2002 18:57:39
Most runners have grown out of the 'if it isn't hurting, it isn't working' mantra. But what's the difference between a routine twinge and a potentially disastrous injury?
of the road, and see if it makes any difference. Also – and the best immediate option in a race – try changing your pace either up or down for a couple of minutes.Once you’ve got home, RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) is a principle worth applying
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25 Ways To More Consistent Running
By Runner's World on 16/05/2005 10:14:04
Faster? Further? Lighter? Whatever you want from your running, what you need is more consistent training
’t get any fuel while you’re sleeping. So carbo-load at breakfast. And add a little protein.Get cosy with frozen vegetablesThis isn't a nutrition tip. It's an injury-prevention tip. If Paula Radcliffe can take ice baths after a hard race, you can cope
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The Making Of A Healthy Diet
By Liz Applegate on 28/09/2005 17:01:03
Fuel your performance with these five healthy eating plans
is equivalent to two small (about 125ml) pots of yoghurt; 40g (two slices) of cheese or even three scoops of ice cream. The US portion sizes are slightly bigger than UK portions – upping the total dairy intake – plus there’s the emphasis on low-fat or fat
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