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In For The Long Haul: Ironman Training Tips
By on 04/08/2009 11:44:29
There are few events that will test you as much as an Ironman. It's an enormous undertaking, but with the right preparation, and by following the advice from our experts, you can do it
, the most important factor is comfort. Remember, after the bike you have to run a marathon.Plan Ahead An ad hoc approach to training might work for sprint triathlons but could be your undoing when you're training for an Ironman. "Be ruthlessly efficient
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Vets In Practice
By Alison Hamlett on 07/02/2006 14:51:39
The passage of time need not slow you down. These three veterans are more golden than olden
are behind you, it’s harder to push yourself. "I’m more motivated because a lot of it is still new to me," he says. With three tough track sessions a week built into his winter training schedule, Agyei uses this time of year to focus on building a solid base
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Ironman Switzerland 2009: Soon To Set Sail
By Alice Palmer on 07/07/2009 10:08:31
Hop aboard as the Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
will be taking on Zurich’s Ironman triathlon course – that’s a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run (yes, a full marathon). The trip promises to be the biggest and best ever with more than 60 forumites heading to Switzerland's largest city, including
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Reader To Reader: Cross-Training for Core Strength
By Jane Hoskyn on 17/12/2006 12:17:38
What sort of cross-training is best for boosting core strength? Here's what you thought
?"It's time to face the cryptic 'cross-training' references on my marathon schedule. What should I do? There's so much choice! Whenever I run more than about 14 miles my upper body gets tired, so I know I need to develop my core strength, but what's the best
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Should MP3 players be banned at races?
By Runner's World on 23/06/2008 11:41:13
Catch up with what you've been saying in our forums, then stand up and be counted in our interactive poll
or even stopped dead to change a tune or fiddle with the wires, causing me to trip – Current Mrs F I went out of my way to rearrange my schedule so that I could travel to support a friend who was running a 10K. I planted myself at three different points
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Nigel's Food Diary Analysis (sub-3:00)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 14:48:31
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Nigel after analysing his typical seven-day diet
Age: 43 Job activity level: Driving fork-lift trucks (not active) Marathon history: 12 marathons over the last three years Goal: sub-3:00 Current PB: 3:02 Height: 1.77m Current Weight: 73kg
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Rob's Food Diary Analysis (sub-4:00)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 19:06:05
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Rob after analysing his typical seven-day diet
Age: 45 Job activity level: Works in a shop so on his feet all day Marathon history: Six marathons over a 25-year period Goal: 4:00 Current PB: 4:14:27 Height: 1.75m Current Weight: 77kg. Rob
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The Busy Runner's Guide to Getting Faster
By Liz Plosser on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Even if you're pushed for training time, you can still be a fleet-footed runner
than 5K race pace. Hold this pace for a 40-minute run. Warm up and cool down for 10 minutes each.When to work an event into your scheduleJust because you're short on training time doesn't mean you can't toe a starting line. "Races are barometers
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Interview: Danny Howard
By on 25/02/2013 17:01:06
The Radio 1 DJ on motivational beats, marathon plans and racing on two hours' kip
of mine. I was big on football and played a lot of it, and often in training running was part of fitness-building. Running is something I’ve done more as a leisure activity than getting into it more seriously and doing something like a marathon, although I
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 19/04/2005 23:04:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
The Wall at bay!Trunner, 3:56:28This was my first marathon and it really was an incredible experience. I started training on my own in January using an RW sub-4 schedule, so was very pleased that I made it just within my goal! My best moment excluding
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