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Forum v Ironman Zurich: The Day Of Truth
By Daniel Benson on 21/07/2005 11:02:19
27 RW members - some of whom didn't even own bikes - have just finished eight months of training for Ironman Zurich. Read how they tackled the 16 hour race
with a mini-reconnaissance of the bike course. "By the time I got to Zurich I was like a little boy waiting for Christmas, but with a catch," explained TC. "I could see my presents under the tree. I'd asked Father Christmas for a shiny medal and a big
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The Imponderables
By Edward Gibbes on 23/02/2006 14:41:14
Since the dawn of time The Runner has been struggling to break free from the grip of the questions that will not die
Running is such a simple sport, we are always told. It's just a case of putting one foot in front of the other. That's true to an extent, but beneath the serene surface we present to the outside world, we all know there's a seething ocean of worry
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Race Day Pacing Strategies
By Alison Hamlett on 22/02/2007 15:16:43
On race day, smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster. Reach your potential with these suggested strategies
, Ethiopians and Japanese presented an outside threat, but Radcliffe was the bookies' favourite going into the race. It was a different story for America's top runner Deena Kastor. She didn't even figure in the predicted top five, but she should have. Both
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Forum v Ironman Austria
By Candy Ollier on 12/07/2007 14:14:53
The guts and the glory - read how 40 RW members fared at Ironman Austria 2007
Ironman, coming back for their second, third or – in one case – eighth crack at the distance. Still, despite this new wealth of experience in the team, almost half of the Pirates present were first-timers who could barely swim front crawl or handle a road
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RW's Races Of The Year 2007
By Runner's World on 21/01/2008 11:09:49
The 50 best British races of the last year - as judged by you, the runners who ran them. 2008 has a lot to live up to...
to test their marathon potential, this undulating race on country roads presents the perfect challenge.36 Herts 10K, Harpenden, HertfordshireWhen? October 14Why? In just two years, this rapidly growing race has established itself as a well
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The RW D.I.Y Coaching Team
By Matt Barbour on 01/07/2008 12:43:15
With this advice from the country's top running coaches and health and fitness professionals, you can train yourself to run your best
'll see the benefits."Get to know you Knowing yourself is key to improving your running, and that means knowing the you in the present, not just in the past. Don't base your training on your 10K pace from two years ago. "Using old times can lead to over
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Stay Safe This Winter
By on 19/11/2009 13:54:11
Outdoor training during the months to come is vital for maintaining fitness levels, but do take care out there
Triathletes love outdoor training; challenging long-distance sessions are vital for maintaining a strong aerobic base for next season. However, being out in all conditions inevitably presents certain hazards. Here's our guide to staying safe while
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
of the swim sessions above can be completed with hand paddles to develop specific strength. Start by alternating between paddles and no paddles and build up to completing the whole set with paddles. Paddles present a larger surface area to the water during
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Ask the Expert: Physio Webchat Highlights
By on 26/11/2012 12:17:47
further up and what exercises are best to help, apart from heel raises and stretches on stairs? I am trying to increase my mileage slowly, presently averaging only around 17 a week with the longest an 8 miler. I am hoping it will be possible to complete
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Video: RW runs the Sierra Leone Marathon
By Ruth Emmett on 11/01/2013 13:40:00
In developing countries, a new type of race lets you see your fundraising money in action.
Child – 90 per cent of which will go directly to the projects on the ground. Still, there’s more to be done. Six months after the race, SCoSL presented parliament with the first official headcount of Salone’s uncared-for children. They found 50,000 still
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