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Drill Seeker: Legs
By Rick Kiddle on 26/03/2013 10:54:00
Adding drills will iron out technique problems and add variety to your pool sessions
You may think you're swimming well but there may be an aspect of your technique you know is not quite right - legs too low in the water, perhaps, or too much bending of the knee. Simply swimming more is not going to address these problems. You need
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Five quick stretches to keep healthy
By on 27/03/2013 12:00:00
Keep injury at bay with these five key cool-down stretches.
Standing Quad StretchIn standing position, bring your right foot up to your bum, holding on to your foot or ankle. Keep your thigh in line with your body. Switch legs.
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Reload to race
By on 03/04/2013 15:44:10
Conclude your taper with a burst of intensity to sharpen your racing edge
In principle, tapering should be simple – run less so you’re rested for race day. In practice, many athletes find two to three weeks of cutting back on mileage and intensity makes their legs feel heavy and lifeless. But Spanish coach
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Gear pick: Merrell Barefoot Road Glove Dash 2
By Annie Rice on 11/04/2013 14:36:05
-lightweight feel. The shoe claims to encourage a midfoot strike to support natural running form and increase strength in the foot, ankle and lower leg. They also feature a breathable mesh and protective toe cap.As I’m used to structured running shoes and am prone
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Swim drills
By on 15/04/2013 12:56:03
to think about your torso positioning and kick. The straighter you keep your legs, the faster you go – so kick from your hips, not your knees. HOW? Swimming with one arm ahead of you and one arm flat against your side, propel yourself for a length with only
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Q&A highlights: Physio Matt Todman
By on 08/04/2013 14:07:19
Catch up with the highlights of this week's webchat
better foot position so you push off properly. Also really work on single leg balance (bare footed)– improving muscle recruitment with your foot in a good position will help. Try balancing for 30 seconds 4 or 5 times a day and progress to waving your arms
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Preventing injury with Bikram yoga
By Olga Allon on 11/03/2013 13:09:08
. With the guidance of Guru Bishnu Ghosh, he put together a sequence that would build strength in his knee and prevent him having to have surgery. And it worked.That’s why, in a Bikram class, the teacher talks about “locking your knee” or a “locked-out leg
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Physio Clinic: Marathon taper
By Scott Mitchell on 11/04/2013 11:22:36
With just over a week until VLM, our resident physiotherapist Scott Mitchell shares some marathon taper tricks.
treadmills are becoming more widely available and are an effective way of allowing your legs to recover from hard training while maintaining fast turnover, normal pace running. If you leave the fan off, it gets hot!Stay healthyDon’t take too many risks
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Beginner triathlete kit guide
By Annie Rice on 17/04/2013 11:11:33
The must-haves for starting out in triathlons
and bike leg of the race.Look for: A comfortable fit, quick-drying fabric and durability.Price range: £70 - £1501. Pearl Izumi Select Trisuit, £79.992. Ocra Core racesuit, £63.73 3. 2XU Active Trisuit, £75WetsuitWhat: After the bike, wetsuits are possibly
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Gear pick: Anti chafing products
By on 17/04/2013 12:00:00
Sam Murphy puts five tri-friendly anti-chafing products to the test
and leg slid off with the greatest of ease. The non-staining formula is waterproof, non-greasy and pleasant to use. A great find.
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