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Inside Story
By Matt Barbour on 04/09/2008 10:45:34
What exactly is going on under your body's bonnet as you move through the 26.2 miles of a marathon?
their running to the next level."PRE-STARTIt's now that the pre-race nerves kick in. But it's not just your incessant back-and-forth pacing that's sapping vital energy stores – sizing up the competition and playing your mile-by-mile strategy on a mental loop can
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Running And Pregnancy: By RW Member Minks
By Runner's World on 05/10/2006 11:47:52
Reader To Reader response in full
considerably during the very hot weather in July, as it's not recommended to overheat whilst pregnant. My pace remained more or less the same, although I was careful to listen to my body and ease back if I felt tired. Being well hydrated both before and during
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Q+A: Can I run after underactive thyroid treatment
By Patrick Milroy on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
established. You should certainly be trying to include some speed sessions in your training, even if its only some 100m strides. It may also help to train with somebody faster every now and then, to keep you from falling into one slow pace. Running
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No Pain, All Gain
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 14:24:56
Prep your body and mind to handle anything your run can throw at it
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
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No Pain, All Gain (Preview)
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 14:24:26
Prep your body and mind to handle anything your run can throw at it (non-subscriber preview)
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
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A Better Warmup Routine
By Runner's World on 03/03/2005 17:19:22
Try this simple dynamic routine before speedwork and racing
speedwork, try some dynamic flexibility exercises as part of your workout.Dynamic exercises help to reduce muscle friction as you run, easing the sluggish feeling that can hit you if you try to push the pace early on. And because you keep moving as you do
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Beat Mid-Run Demons
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 16:00:35
We all want to run and race at our best, but sometimes our bodies just won't co-operate. These tips will help you outwit some common mid-run troubles.
to hydrogen ion build up, potassium build up on the outside of your cells, muscle damage as well as hypoglycaemia. Hydrogen ion and potassium accumulation usually occur during fast-paced 5K and 10K races.What's the cure? Speed up Crazy, maybe. But there is a
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Brain Training
By Alice Palmer on 30/03/2009 10:55:49
Discover how to get yourself out of training trouble using your mind with these mental strategies from accredited sport psychologist Keith Power
psychological pitfalls.Problem: You find it hard to stay motivated Keith's solution: Awareness trainingIt's very difficult to keep motivated to continue running if you aren't aware of how your running is going, your progress to date and what factors might
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Centre Of Attention
By Alyssa Shafer on 26/02/2009 12:38:15
A close look at the muscle groups that make up your core
without them." Hereare the key core muscles you need to run. Here's how your core works for you on the road...1. SpeedAs you extend your stride or quicken the rate of your leg and foot turnover when you're trying to pick up the pace, the lower abs
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Cut The Cramp
By Ruth Emmett on 10/11/2009 08:08:06
Don't let muscle spasms ruin your next run
with a warm-up of dynamic, or moving, stretches, like leg swings to loosen up muscles and increase blood flow. Jog for a few minutes, followed by short bursts of running at target pace for that session. Cramping your style: Sweet treats "When you eat
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