week of sports or heavy gardening; and doing competitive sports several times a week. Moderate-to-heavy leisure-time activity was associated with a 66 per cent reduction in the risk of preterm delivery. And if you combine your running with another sport
instead of just logging the miles. I’m not a very good student though.Sometimes it’s good to run with others. Karen hosts group runs in the lead up to the marathon and it’s helpful to have others to pull you round. Other times you just need to head out
’s important to realise that, however you use doubles, you’re adding a new stimulus to your training. Keep the pace easy on these new runs and, because most of these secondary runs are so short, you don’t need to devote time to your usual pre-and post-run
Vincent O’Neill, who stars in ASICS’ latest brand campaign, competed in last year’s London Marathon wearing the 11kg rhino outfit on behalf of Save the Rhino International, completing the course in a staggering time of 4hours 17minutes.Are you running
Merrell has collaborated with Vibram once again to produce an upgraded version of their barefoot predecessors. They are designed for natural running on hard surfaces and feature a durable Vibram sole, with a zero-drop platform and ultra
steady upper body), a bike (if comfortable) or try pool running. Start with 15 to 20 minutes, gauge how you feel the next day, increase gradually.Continue the same exercises, adding reps (press-ups) or time (planks), and add step-ups, lunges and hamstring
Never underestimate the power of a good walk – and not just as a mid-run break. ‘Going for a “pure walk” – no running at all – allows your body to make small adaptations that strengthen your feet, knees and hips,’ explains coach Jeff Galloway. Long
In principle, tapering should be simple – run less so you’re rested for race day. In practice, many athletes find two to three weeks of cutting back on mileage and intensity makes their legs feel heavy and lifeless. But Spanish coach
period of time, one of the first things I want to do when I get home is keep on top of my fitness, and running is the best way to do that.You did a degree in exercise and sports science, what did that involve?When I was at college I didn’t really know
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