Q I’m 22 years old, with PBs from 16:49 for 5K to 1:16 for the half-marathon. My running is going well, but I’d love to try my local triathlon in August. I already swim and circuit train – my only fear is that replacing some of my training
Running is about self-improvement, not Spartan self-denial. As performance coach Kim Ingleby (energisedperformance.com) says, "You need a balance: training, recovery, food and fun." So while runners might idolise the original marathon runner
helps you reduce your time on the ground per footstrike by just 0.02 of a second, an almost infinitesimal change, your marathon time will be 12:36 faster (0.02 x 37,800 strides). And if the same improvement in leg-muscle power helps to improve your
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Age: 36 Job activity level: Two to three days per week in an office; other days more active with children and household chores Marathon history: 2 marathons (2007 and 2008) Goal: 3:15 Current PB: 3
. It is advised that diabetics should consult a specialist before amending dietary intake. Sources: (Dieticians association of Australia 2005; American Diabetes association 2004)Don't miss our next live forum debate - part of a series in our 2010 Virgin
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Photo by: Bakke-Svensson/Ironman An Ironman triathlon is an emotional experience. The physical and mental challenge presented by the event (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run) slowly removes the layers
before my first marathon (Amsterdam 2006), I averaged three runs per week and a total weekly mileage of about 25 miles. I did the marathon in 2:57. A typical running week for me at that time involved one track session, one hilly run and one long run
is the Walt Disney Marathon. The Disney organisation recognises the efforts of every person who undertakes the marathon by delaying the opening of their four theme parks to ensure that the 16,000 entrants who take on the 26.2-mile course can run through
