The RW Pace Team was out in force at the Race Your Pace Half-Marathon on February 20.Congratulations to everyone who took part in the race and made it such a memorable day. Click through our photo gallery to catch up with all the action.Plus, discover more half-marathons where ...
Q I understand that haemoglobin levels increase following a stay at altitude. I am soon off to the Alps for a couple of months and wonder how my training will be affected. Will it make my blood thicken, potentially leading to heart attacks? I know
of Balk’s Art of Running workshops 12 years ago. I remember him asking me, ‘What part of your body is leading your stride?’ and me replying, ‘My feet,’ in a tone that implied he was being a bit dumb. But let your feet lead your stride, and you
waste time wandering around the gym, wondering what to do next," says Kravitz. "Know what you want to accomplish before you even walk through the door.Ease into itBeginners often try to do too much, too soon and too hard. This can lead to muscle soreness
is clear: no matter how badly your running has gone wrong, how much fitness you've lost, you can make a successful comeback. And you won't need Robbie Williams, either.Running often leads to layoffs. It places high demands on your body and, unlike lower
funds in the months leading up to April can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your marathon experience as you can not only count on fantastic support throughout your campaign, but enjoy all the fun of being part of a team too!What is a Golden Bond
- to 60-metre strides before a race," says Commonwealth silver medallist Jo Pavey. These help to ‘sharpen' the athlete before an event, but Pavey also does strides after steady training runs. "This enhances neuromuscular coordination, leading
be comfortable running steadily for 30 minutes three to four times a week. 2. Scout out the right courseAvoid traffic and other hazards. Also, shun fast downhill running it looks easy, but its actually tough on the muscles and can quickly lead to injuries.3
be regarded as normal. For those who have to work and run, a good rule of thumb is, One day off a week, one weekend off a month, and one month off a year. If you have a planned training period of 8-10 weeks leading up to a big race, you can then carry
heavy alcohol consumption leads to fat accumulation around the middle. Women should drink no more than one drink daily, and men should limit themselves to two drinks per day.Stay fit Studies show people lose specifically from their waist when exercise
