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Using your treadmill
By Sean Fishpool on 08/07/2000 11:39:19
Installing your treadmill, maintaining it, running on it and more
comparable to road running, set the gradient to 1-2 degrees. You’ll be underusing your gluteals, hamstrings and lower back muscles because you don’t have a static surface to push off from as you run. You’ll need to do excercises strengthen them separately
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Gear on test: Autumn Jackets
By Runner's World on 21/08/2009 13:34:28
When the heavens open, make sure you're prepared with a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket
resistance - performing well in a steady drizzle. There is a toggle-pull pocket on the lower back for food/a drinks bottle and the semi-fitted cut is comfortable without being restrictive.How It Rated Weight 8 | Weatherproofing 6 | Breathability 8 | Comfort
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RW Test: Hydration Backpacks
By Runner's World on 08/09/2008 12:01:15
RW tests hydration packs from Camelbak, Deuter, Nathan, New Balance, The North Face, Mizuno, Inov-8 and Scott
.newbalance.co.uk This pack was above average in most categories but outstanding in none. It is a lightweight pack, and the ‘Y’ design distributes the weight of the water cleverly to give greater support to the lower back. A couple of well-placed pockets allow for access
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RW Running Rucksacks Test
By Runner's World on 07/02/2006 17:35:04
RW tests products from Original Mountain Marathon, Berghaus, Camelbak, Lowe Alpine, Salomon, North Face
with features, including compression straps to hold your kit firmly against your back, internal pockets for drinks bladders, comfortable shoulder, chest and waist straps to keep the bag stable on the move, and reflective piping to ensure you’re visible
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Shoepaedia: Key Running Shoe Terms Explained
By Runner's World on 04/08/2009 12:21:46
In-depth explanations and diagrams to help you understand more about how running shoes are constructed
CollarEver notice how the collar, or the part of the shoe that fits around your ankle, is lower on one side? This is because the bone on the outside of your ankle is lower than the one on the inside. Because the collar's job is to fit snugly under
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RW Best Heart Rate Monitors
By Rob Spedding on 06/11/2003 12:37:11
Personal, portable and practical... a heart rate monitor can revolutionise your training
-compatible, top-of-the-range tools.Bion BN25 £59.99 Choose from five different pre-programmed activities: walking, aerobics, hiking, jogging and running. These help the monitor set upper and lower heart rate (HR) limits and count calories burned. Four target zones
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RW Insole Test
By Rob Spedding on 14/11/2005 14:57:56
RW tests insoles from Conformable, Noene, Sole Custom Footbeds, Montrail, Sof Sole, Sorbothane, Profoot and Superfeet
and lower backs than those who stuck with the liners already in their boots. Of course, not everybody needs an off-the-shelf insole. If your shoes don’t cause you any problems, then we’d suggest that you avoid messing around with them. If you think your shoe
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RW Test: Winter Gear
By on 24/11/2009 10:31:02
Don't let cold weather keep you indoors when there's a wealth of kit to keep you warm and dry, whatever the elements throw at you
. Thumb grips and a chin guard provide added protection and there are two decent-sized zip pockets on the lower back for keys and energy gels, as well as a laminated chest pocket. How It Rated Weight 8 Weather-proofing 9 Breathability 8
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The RW Baby Stroller Test
By Sean Fishpool on 08/07/2002 10:57:33
Buying advice and reviews
of its hinge and perhaps its lightweight construction, it flexed both side to side and front to back. This didn’t make it feel dangerous by any means, but it did mean that the acceleration and steering had a time lag. Still, the far-back position
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Best of Product Reviews
By Runner's World on 31/05/2007 11:22:17
Prize-winning product reviews written by RW readers
Strengths: Not having rear fasteners that dig into your back during any floor work is a huge benefit. Great looking, never feels hot or wet and never rubs. Offers just about enough support for a medium-sized pair of breasts if running, and plenty of support for other
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