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My 2004 London Marathon
By Plodding P on 26/04/2004 10:10:45
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 3:53TAXI!!!! TO THE MALL PLEASE! Now where does my kit bag go?? What’s my number? 12549….. there were dozens of huge lorries with baggage numbers on. So did my final preparations by ensuring that I had my bumbag containing mobile phone
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 02/01/2008 17:38:38
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (October 2006 - November 2006)
hand luggage just in case your bag goes AWOL in transit! Trainers, socks, vest and shorts will be in the cabin with me ensuring their safety... – WattyYesterday I made my list of everything I needed for the race: specific items of kit, hat, contact
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Month Of Fundays
By Bob Cooper on 06/03/2009 11:04:29
Your hardest four weeks of marathon training will certainly be rewarding, but they can be enjoyable too
everything else as if it's race day. Run at the same time of day and on similar terrain – even on the course itself if that's practical. Wear the running shoes and kit you plan to race in and mimic the eating and drinking plan that you aim to follow before
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 27/04/2005 18:21:26
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
-minded runners after months of training alone on the streets.I loved the virtually uninterrupted applause around the course and the generosity of the general public. I was humbled by seeing collapsed runners being attended to by the St John Ambulance teams
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RW Sports Bra Test
By Runner's World on 20/07/2006 16:02:15
RW tests bras from Sportjock, Thuasne, Royce, Dans-Ez, Panache, Scock Absorber, AA, Moving Comfort, Enell
, and looks up to the task: high-cut, with several hooks at the front and a thick elasticated band at the bottom. Our testers generally liked it almost as much as the Panache: its silky material and lack of seams meant it was smooth, and its secure
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Meet our Lucozade Sport Super Six
By on 15/12/2009 17:19:18
Race day finally dawned, and the Lucozade Sport Super Six pitted themselves against tough conditions to bag their Virgin London Marathon medals
to London to meet and run with their mentors, get advice from the Lucozade Sport science team and be fitted out in their new kit. Find out what they had to say about being selected and the challenge ahead in this exclusive video of the meet-and-greet seminar
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Cross-Country: The Training of Champions
By Nicola Smith on 01/11/2010 14:23:14
Discover why cross-country running is the perfect strength and endurance boost
to a winter cross-country league and Anderson says that runners of all abilities, from beginner to elite, take part in these races.Kit upWhile clothing is the same as for road and track running, cross-country runners tend to wear spiked shoes to offer
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Total Recharge
By on 18/11/2009 12:39:27
You've done the triathlon and you're feeling the effects of your exertions. Come on, you knew it would hurt, so now it's time to savour your victory and dedicate some time to the next goal: recovery
."Hit the poolMost coaches and triathletes recommend swimming as the best way to recover, but be sensible. "Nothing more than a float in a general forward direction, using rest periods at the wall to stretch," says Ironman triathlete Catriona Morrison (www
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Fat or Fiction? Why You Should Be Wary Of Your BMI
By Michael Donlevy on 12/08/2009 16:52:17
Budding runners may be overweight, according to the Body Mass Index. But despite being used by the government to measure obesity, you shouldn't be put off by this outdated and unscientific formula
and look better within weeks. If you do get an injury, see a physiotherapist if it doesn’t settle quickly or appears to be getting worse with each run. Get the right kit – go to a good running shop and get your running gait assessed so you buy the right
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Mogs London Marathon Blog
By Mark Portman on 29/04/2012 19:45:29
First Ever Marathon - Sub-4:00
of water with vitamin C and two paracetamol – yum!My kit was packed the night before and I was ready to leave at 7.30am. Being a VIP, Transport for London agreed to take me free of charge to Greenwich (as long as I could show my race number 41543). A short
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