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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By Runner's World on 27/04/2009 00:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot (non-subscriber preview)
hours after the race and may linger for up to a week after the marathon. For the first 24 hours after the race, apply ice (wrapped in a cloth) frequently to any painful parts of your legs, keeping it on for about 12 minutes at a time. Elevate your feet
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
hours after the race and may linger for up to a week after the marathon. For the first 24 hours after the race, apply ice (wrapped in a cloth) frequently to any painful parts of your legs, keeping it on for about 12 minutes at a time. Elevate your feet
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60-Second Guide: Ultra Running
By Alice Palmer on 09/07/2009 14:44:38
A short and snappy guide packed with everything you need to know to go long
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
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The Racing Year
By Alice Palmer on 27/03/2009 10:00:00
Planning the perfect year of competition
' 10K in York. and the London Pride Run 10K. For something a little bit different, get in the holiday spirit and head to North Wales to Race the Train over 14.75 miles of ups, downs and all kinds of terrain. Or race beside the seaside
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Outdoor Summer Sessions
By Ross Chainey on 23/11/2009 15:28:43
It's summer, so take advantage of long days, occasional sunshine and warmer water. In short, it's time for some serious outdoor sessions
race. Warm up on the bike for 10 to 15 minutes, then put in three or four 5K intervals at race pace. If you can use a course that simulates your next race, all the better.Arriving back at your transition, do a fast turnaround and head out for a 20
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The Perfect Marathon Week: Race Day
By on 23/04/2010 15:27:18
Your complete race day guide - mind, body, food, drink, admin, and even recovery...
. If your shoes feel uncomfortable, stop and refit them. A minute lost now could save you 15 miles of painful blistering later on.Miles 10-13 You have a stitch. Try holding some deep breaths for a few seconds before exhaling. Alternatively, stop running
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Ultimate Marathon: What if... (Race Day)
By on 23/04/2010 14:51:35
Ultimate Marathon: What If...(Race Day)
time is three hours; four minutes for sub-3:30; seven minutes for sub-4:00, and as much as 10-15 minutes for 4:30-5:30. Also expect to run 30 seconds to three minutes slower than planned over the first two or three miles because of the crowded roads
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
hours after the race and may linger for up to a week after the marathon. For the first 24 hours after the race, apply ice (wrapped in a cloth) frequently to any painful parts of your legs, keeping it on for about 12 minutes at a time. Elevate your feet
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Race Day Pacing Strategies
By Alison Hamlett on 22/02/2007 15:16:43
On race day, smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster. Reach your potential with these suggested strategies
pacing strategies affect race results. They asked 11 experienced female runners to run 5K on a treadmill to determine their average for the distance. The runners were then asked to run 5K again, but tackling the first 1.63K at different speeds: once
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The Long Good Weekend
By RW Editors on 11/09/2006 11:10:56
RW's step-by-step guide to the perfect race weekend
wait until the last mile before increasing your pace. 10K? Ramp it up in the final two. Miles 10.1 onwards are the ones in which to up your game during a half and you can turn the screw anywhere from mile 20 in a marathon. 10:35 to 16:00 - Finish up You
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