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Weight Training for Triathlon
By AJ Johnson on 31/05/2012 10:00:00
To lift or not to lift? Find out how building muscle could sharpen your race performance
outside the gym – how much and how often? As I said, it’s complicated.Strength is defined as power over time, a core component of racing at all distances. It is needed not only to hammer a 40K bike, but also to power through choppy water and prevent
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Pearls Of Wisdom - Preview
By Rob Spedding on 24/09/2004 11:08:56
Five runners - five lessons they wished they'd learnt before they started
, it probably would have helped prevent a multitude of injuries.Paul Magner Years Running 35 Variety is the spice of lifeIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut, and become a habitual runner. You can find yourself following the same routine week
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Start Running Now: Our Get-Going Guide
By Amby Burfoot on 01/01/2010 15:21:23
Anyone can become a runner - never mind the excuses, the weather or the bag of crisps calling your name. Here, a team of experts shows you how
to avoid injuries and when, where and how much to run. No problem. We've got the answers - from experts who have been teaching beginners for years, and from others who've certainly been around the block. Every runner began with a first step. You can, too
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In The Beginning...
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:29:11
Whether you're a beginner or a 20-year veteran of the sport, you'll benefit from this collection of newcomers' tips and lifelong principles
or an expert, we think youll benefit from this review of six key running topics: training; shoes; apparel; running surfaces; nutrition; and injury prevention.Training: not rocket science, but trickier than you thinkMix running and walking Few people can run a
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The 15 Beginner Essentials
By Joe Henderson on 12/11/2004 15:47:59
No waffle - just the 15 key things all new runners need to know
improvements, and to minimise injuries. You win by improving. You lose by getting hurt.2 Buy the right shoes Shoes are the biggest equipment expense for runners, so it’s important to get this right. Spend wisely by buying well-made shoes from a serious brand
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Going For Goals
By Steven Seaton and Bruce Tulloh on 04/12/2002 13:33:19
10 first-time running goals - and how to achieve them
shown that around 65 per cent of runners are injured during an average year. The good news is that you can prevent most of these injuries by training sensibly and using a little common sense and fore thought. Build up your training programme gradually
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Get Started: 10 Essential Tips (Preview)
By Selene Yeager on 14/01/2011 10:11:16
Become a runner using our ten easy tips
. If the discomfort persists, see a podiatrist or an orthopaedist.9. Simple warm-upsSpend five to 10 minutes on these simple movements to prepare your body for your run and help prevent injury Walking: Simply walk at a moderate pace to get your body going
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Pearls Of Wisdom
By Rob Spedding on 23/09/2004 18:25:00
20 experienced runners, 20 things they wished they'd known before they started...
in those early days, and a bit more time resting and stretching my back and lower limbs, it probably would have helped prevent a multitude of injuries.Paul Magner Years Running 35 Variety is the spice of lifeIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut, and become a
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Get Started: 30 Essential Tips
By Selene Yeager on 14/01/2011 10:23:42
Start your journey to becoming a runner with 30 of our top tips
. If the pain doesn't ease, stop immediately and head home. If the discomfort persists, see a podiatrist or an orthopaedist.9. Simple warm-upsSpend five to 10 minutes on these simple movements to prepare your body for your run and help prevent injury Walking
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50 Best Beginner Tips - From The Forum
By Runner's World on 26/07/2004 11:59:32
At the last count, 132,000 runners had posted 1.6 million messages between them on the Runner's World forum - here are 50 good ones for beginners
on. See full threadCommon beginner injuries and health tipsBlistersMarathong - The night before a long run, I put petroleum jelly all over my feet, put socks on and go to bed. The petroleum jelly softens the skin while you sleep. On the day
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