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Five Post-Run Exercises to Boost Strength
By on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Spend five minutes on each on these exercises post-run to get a full body workout
Bent-Over RowRest your left knee and arm on a bench, bend your right elbow and lift a dumbbell straight up. Lower. Do 15 reps per arm.
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Are you Fit to Run?
By Sam Murphy on 22/06/2011 14:22:20
Strength, flexibility and balance help you run better and avoid injury. Take these six simple tests to assess yours
- of the musculoskeletal system won't enable you to perform to your full running potential and, worse still, may see you stepping ever closer to injury.Check your competency "It's all about physical competence," says running coach and movement specialist Kelvin Giles
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Reader to Reader: What's your injury philosophy?
By Jane Hoskyn on 29/04/2007 21:52:10
How's a runner to handle injury - and the constant threat of injury? Here's what you thought
as I only do 12-13 mm! I've been advised to rest, which I will do, but goodness me how long for, the desire to run is driving me nuts! – HalfthewomanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members to answer? Spotted a great question
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New Book! The RW Guide To Running
By Runner's World on 16/03/2005 16:17:02
1149 tips, 320 pages - your complete running companion at a mere £9.99...
and prevention, and a whole section dedicated to schedules for 10K, half-marathon and marathon races, the Guide to Running is full of practical advice that really works. If you want to make the most of your running, this Guide could be all you need.Available from
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Set Realistic Goals And Achieve Them
By Ben Hewitt on 02/01/2007 08:57:17
Improve your sprint finish, injury-proof your body, better your pace... let us help you set realistic goals and show you how to achieve them
range given, then gradually increase the speed of each repeat. WEEK SESSION SIX-MINUTE MILER SEVEN-MINUTE MILER EIGHT-MINUTE MILER A (1, 3, 5) 6 to 8 x 400 metres with 200-metre recovery jog 1:30>1:25 1:44>1:39 2:00>1:54
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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
Ron Hill doesn't have to think about running today. It's a given; he's going to do it. After 38 years of running every day without a break (which through to the beginning of December 2002 amounted to 13,880 consecutive days) he's not about
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Reader to Reader: Stitch trouble
By Jane Hoskyn on 17/03/2007 08:36:24
Your best thoughts on how to cure a stitch
came up with this one) but it works for me every time! – katkinTry not to think about itI have found that I can prevent the onset of stitch with two things: 1. Start the run off at a slower pace (perhaps to do with the amount of oxygen you take in?); 2
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The Busy Runner's Guide to Staying Fit
By Liz Plosser on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Strengthen muscles and build bone density with these short workouts
20 minutes: Hit the rowing machine at the gym. Aim for an effort that feels like a 7 or 8 on a scale of 1-10.You've got 30 minutes: Ride a bike at around 90 revolutions per minute (to calculate, count how many times your right knee comes up in 10
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The Imponderables
By Edward Gibbes on 23/02/2006 14:41:14
Since the dawn of time The Runner has been struggling to break free from the grip of the questions that will not die
-jogging; 1:36 on a ski machine; 1:15 on a step machine; 1:36 on an exercise bike; and 1:36 on a rowing machine.10. I need strong legs for running, why should I work on my upper body?There's no doubt that your legs are your main priority when it comes
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Q+A: How can I flatten my stomach?
By Nick Critchley on 10/09/2000 18:25:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
for long periods with minimal fatigue. This is essential for the aesthetics youre talking about but more importantly for maintaining the dynamic control of your posture while running. This is vital for injury prevention as well as energy efficiency
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