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24 Shortcuts To Your New PB
By Matthew Ray on 25/11/2009 17:13:40
We asked the experts for the 24 best ways to transform your race performance - and push your personal best into new territory
with lactic acid build-up when running faster. I do pyramid sets of intervals on an undulating running route of about seven miles. After a 10-minute warm up, do a one-minute interval at race pace or 70-80 per cent of your maximum pace, recover for 60
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Going Strong
By Marguerite Lazell on 27/02/2004 16:57:34
When the going gets tough, the tough get going - our three first-time marathoners show they have real staying power
, “It was just fantastic. I’m going on another one, I liked it so much,” she says. “We did an easy 5K, a threshold session and a long run, and there were lots of informative talks.” But one of the best aspects of the camp for Neale was having people
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Real-Life Successes: How I Lost 4.5st
By Runner's World on 23/09/2005 22:57:34
34-year-old Andy Corrie shed 8in from his waist to get the job of his dreams - and ran a marathon in the process
long run, a tempo run and two steady runs, plus two gym sessions each week.When Andy Corrie (RW member 3Legs) moved up from a 32in waist trouser to a 34in, he didn’t dwell on it. The move up to 36in went unmentioned, as did the one to 38in. But when he
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Pick Of The Crop: Autumn
By Alice Palmer on 17/09/2009 15:20:30
Fuel your mileage without racking up 'food miles' - go for Britain's freshest seasonal food
, zinc and vitamin C. Cook: Don't let food poisoning spoil your next session – before you start cooking, check all the mussels are closed, and give any that are open a sharp tap with a knife. If they fail to close, or float to the top when you
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Reader To Reader: I Want to Try a Tri
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/01/2007 11:18:00
One reader fancies having a go at a triathlon, but wants advice on kit and training. Here's what you suggested
, and most normally lay on good training sessions. They will be able to explain what Brick training is – there's nothing worse than that feeling from bike to run when you are not expecting it or trained for it! – Darren PowellYou don't need pricey kit
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Reader to Reader: Ch-ch-changes
By Jane Hoskyn on 25/03/2007 14:23:37
Can you, and should you, change your running style? Here's what you thought
or you will injure yourself. I gradually increased the miles on my toes and gradually decreased the "heel" miles; whole process took about 10 weeks. The morning walk down the stairs took longer than normal, but it felt great running at my new race pace
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Ground Rules
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:40:28
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
minutes slower per mile than your 10-mile to half-marathon race pace (or at around 65-75 per cent of your average pace.)Forest fartlekCreate a one-hour varied pace session using the challenge of the terrain to dictate your pace. Try this: 10-minute easy
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 15/09/2009 12:40:46
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (April 2009 - June 2009)
me?! Fripps I always say hello to runners, cyclists and walkers and if I'm on a long run and I'm a bit bored I give a cheery wave too. If I get an equally cheery wave back it perks me up for the next few miles! Lou-Lou My family live in Liverpool
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Hard Training - With Mike Gratton
By Runner's World on 06/06/2004 14:24:12
See how former London Marathon winner Mike Gratton advises a cluster of RW members about moving their training to the next level
and time management• Can I train for a 10K in summer then run a fast marathon?• Form/running style• How do you run over 100 miles a week?TRAINING COMPONENTS• Should I skip the "easy week" if I’m still feeling strong after a hard block of training? • I can
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Best Racing Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 15/06/2005 12:19:40
Just a few grams off your shoes can lead to serious improvements in your race times. Reach light speed in these 8 racing shoes
We are never going to claim that running a marathon personal best is easy. Even if you've never run a marathon before, there's no guarantee you'll walk away with a new mark. You might have completed every training session; treated each ache as soon
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