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Enduring Questions - Are Free Radicals Harmful?
By Amby Burfoot on 05/12/2006 11:18:36
Should you be afraid of free radicals? Running produces them, illness is caused by them, antioxidants combat them. Or maybe not
enhancement it achieved. Last March an article in the journal Phytomedicine revealed that FRS "showed unexpected improvement of male sexual function". Further investigation revealed that FRS worked through the same biochemical pathway as Viagra.This could add
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Injury-proof your body: Feet and Ankles (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 28/06/2007 15:47:23
Making sure your feet and ankles stay healthy, strong and stable not only prevents injuries but also keeps your legs, hips and core running smoothly (non-subscriber preview)
on runners’ issues. You could be wearing the wrong shoe for your foot type, you may have biomechanical problems that could be corrected with an insert or orthotic or you might have a weakness or imbalance that could be improved with specific strengthening
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RW Trail Shoe Test
By Runner's World on 06/09/2007 10:11:53
RW tests products from Adidas, Berghaus, Ecco, Inov8, Lafuma, Montrail, Puma and Salomon
road shoe, and feels like one too. This new edition is lighter, with a new ForMotion unit in the heel to help prevent overpronation and improve heel-to-toe transition. NoSeam bonding in the upper helps to prevent blistering. It coped well with hard
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60-Second Guide: Triathlon
By on 11/02/2008 10:57:13
Swimming, cycling and running - discover the answers to your beginner triathlon questions in this bite-sized read
actually improve your success in a particular sport. Don’t underestimate the importance of rest days. True, high levels of cross-training will lessen your risk of injury, but working too hard across three different sports can still lead to overtraining
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60-Second Guide: Fell Running
By Runner's World on 25/03/2008 11:39:19
From planning your routes to staying safe in all weathers, it's the perfect introduction to running on British mountains.
your road times to translate on the fells – you may even find yourself walking in places as you get used to the new terrain. Try not to get too frustrated – stick with it and you’ll quickly notice improvements.TechniqueMuch as you’ll need to practise
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Your First 5K (Preview)
By Kristen Wolfe Bieler on 01/05/2008 12:16:41
Get ready to toe the line for a 5K in just five weeks (non-subscriber preview)
to improve your speed and endurance, even novices should consider doing some quicker running."Intervals are not reserved for elites," says Carmichael. "Running three one-mile intervals with recovery in between will do more to increase your sustainable running
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RW Test: Trail Shoes
By Runner's World on 07/07/2008 11:52:47
RW tests shoes from The North Face, Nike, New Balance, Merrell, Berghaus, adidas, Inov-8 and Salomon
. The Formotion unit in the heel helps prevent overpronation and improve heel-to-toe transition, while the NoSeam bonding in the upper helps to prevent blistering. It copes well with hard-packed trails and switching from trail to road, and the comparatively slim
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Think Tough (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 25/09/2008 16:55:25
A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back (non-subscriber preview)
yourself to the limit, the only credible option to improve the situation you're in appears to be stopping." Your strategy "There are two essential strategies for handling the pain – dissociating to externalise it and distract yourself away from it
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Sue's Food Diary Analysis (3:15)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 17:58:28
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Sue after analysing her typical seven-day diet
good and she is meeting the additional requirements that her training schedule demands. Her choices of carbohydrate sources were also varied and included some high-fibre options. One improvement could be the inclusion of more lower Glycaemic Index (slow
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
temperature will drop after a run. The colder you are, the harder it is for blood to get to your muscles.Take A DipBoth ice baths and a relaxing hot tub can have recovery benefits. A quick cold dip immediately after your run will improve your circulation
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