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Winding Down - One Week To Go
By Bob Cooper on 20/04/2010 10:00:06
Everything you need to know and do the week before your marathon
worries can skyrocket. But take comfort that thousands of other marathon runners preparing to race this coming weekend are going through exactly the same thing. And take refuge in your final mission: to ensure that your body is sufficiently fuelled
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A Right Royal Run: The Windsor Half Marathon
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/09/2006 11:27:42
The hilly course was no walk in the (Windsor Great) Park, as one RW writer found out
Jostling for space as the runners get goingYou’d have to run laps around the Queen’s bedroom to get an event more regal than 25th Windsor Half Marathon. With Lord Seb Coe firing the starting pistol, Windsor Castle rarely out of sight and a route
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How To Choose A Running Watch
By Sean Fishpool on 08/08/2002 10:42:37
Should you spend £30 or £130 on a running watch? And what's a countdown timer anyway? Here's all you need to know
up the back of the screen evenly, usually with a bright blue glow). We reviewed 8 good running watches in April 2002:Adidas FX100 £80Adidas SF100 £50Nike Triax 300 £99.99Nike Triax S Series Stamina 100-lap £99.99Polar S610 HRM £180 (with heart
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RW Speed-and-Distance Monitor Test
By Runner's World on 15/01/2007 17:27:21
RW tests products from Polar, Nike, Garmin, Navman, Timex and Suunto
+ is the top-rated SDM from the user reviews, eclipsing even the all-conquering Garmin. That’s due in part to its very low price (if you already have a Nano and Nike+ shoes), the fact that it talks, and its simplicity. It can tell you your pace, distance, speed
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Enduring Questions: Armstrong vs The Marathon
By Amby Burfoot on 03/07/2006 14:23:22
In the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong would devour riders over 2,000-plus miles. Could he do the same over 26.2?
Some people think Lance Armstrong is a pretty decent cyclist. Me, I’m fascinated by his running. The legendary cyclist has entered this autumn’s New York City Marathon and many of us are itching to see how he will fare. Armstrong won the first
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Beer Benefits
By Kerry McCarthy on 12/05/2008 08:54:38
There's nothing like a cool pint after a hot run - and it might even do you good
and memory loss. In 2003, a review of studies showed that while heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of a stroke, moderate consumption may lower it. The recommended daily intake for athletes is 500ml (just under one pint) for men and 250ml (just under
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Kim (sub-5:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:23:25
Follow the progress of Kim (aka The Evil Pixie) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-5:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
Goal: sub-5:00 Mentor: Steve Smythe Sport Scientist: Emma Kingzett Forum nickname: The Evil Pixie Age: 36 Running for: 7 years No. of marathons: 3
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Too Much Water Can Kill You!
By Amby Burfoot on 08/07/2003 17:00:54
Water: the risks, the research and the truth about overhydration
As she passed her coach and friends at the 15-mile mark of the 2002 Boston Marathon, Cynthia Lucero smiled and waved cheerily. It was typical behaviour for the petite woman from Ecuador. According to all who knew her, Lucero loved life, loved
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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:10:39
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts
In the weeks leading up to April's Boston Marathon, in which he finished third, American elite runner Ryan Hall logged hundreds of miles over the mountainous roads of Mammoth Lakes, California. The workouts that mattered the most? His weekly tempo
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Meg (first-timer)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 00:00:26
Follow the progress of Meg, a first-time marathon runner, as she receives expert advice from mentor Liz Yelling
'm learning - three months ago I wouldn't have had a clue how fast I run, or what HR to aim for. Liz says: Meg has been running some great times in her training runs and this has highlighted a possible need to review her predicted marathon finish time
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