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Long Distance Love: The Rise of Ironman
By Julie-Anne Ryan on 04/10/2010 18:31:23
Ironman has come a long way since its humble beginnings in Hawaii in 1978 – and it’s still growing…
skill and endurance demands of cycling, running and swimming. A proposal was made: combine three existing races into one event. “Whoever finishes first, we’ll call him the Iron Man,” said US Navy Commander John Collins, one of those present
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Damage Limitation Exercise
By Nick Grantham on 23/11/2009 13:19:57
When your chosen sport involves three disciplines the range of possible injuries is impressive, but you can take steps to limit or, with luck, avoid them
on performance. Prevention is, of course, better than cure - there are simple exercises you can do that may help prevent these injuries from developing in the first place, or assist your recovery if they are already present.The nature of triathlon means that you
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Learn to Love Open Water
By on 23/11/2009 17:32:21
Most triathletes come to the sport through running or cycling, which means that swimming can pose problems. But even if you thrash about the pool as if you're very angry at something, you can learn to love the water
to the conclusion that swimming has two primary concepts, propulsion and drag resistance. I'm oversimplifying it, but stick with me. To date my mediocre effort in the pool has focused exclusively on propulsion. The idea of improving my drag resistance or presenting
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 06/05/2005 21:56:17
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
, the Blue Peter presenter, at the start of Pen 9 at the Blue Start Area - they were so happy, especially when he gave them his running jacket. He was such a pleasant person - I am sure he is bothered all the time for autographs, but it just did not seem like
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Q&A with Physio Matt Todman
By on 10/05/2013 16:47:56
Catch up with the highlights from our recent webchat with Six Physio physio Matt Todman.
provoking the problem but when it does present itself, I can feel a physical “clunk” (nothing audible) as the muscle / tendon / ligament passes over the hip area. If it presents itself during a long run, it will often serve as a catalyst for problems
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Supplementary Benefits?
By Kate Szumanski on 22/12/2002 19:41:19
Makers of supplements promise you the earth. But will their products really make you slimmer, trimmer, faster and stronger? We investigate the time-released mega-complex world of nutritional supplements
. Congratulations.However, if youre convinced you need a supplement to meet your nutritional needs, since your diet is less than perfect, the alphabet soup of dietary supplements presents you with bewildering choices. Shelves bulge with options. Heres what you
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Channel-Hopping - The Forum Way...
By Gareth Davies on 06/05/2003 18:03:02
It started as a forum plan last August - the next thing you know, eight forumites set out to run the Paris Marathon, the London Marathon, and the 400km in between...
that we received whilst running. The highlight, after the longest day as we approached the tiny village of Pommereval, we were presented with a crate of beer and a cheque, which was promptly donated to one of the event’s adopted charities. On the fifth day
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Double Your Endurance
By Amby Burfoot on 10/05/2005 16:11:47
A preview for non-subscribers: seven simple plans to double your endurance
’ve increased my endurance and my speed, and I’ve done both without any injuries,” he says. “My family describe me as a very patient man. Patience combined with persistence is a great combination for success in running.”What you should do Whatever your present
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Best Of The Best - Running Shoes - 2004
By Rob Spedding on 16/06/2005 15:55:30
We've picked the shoes that have responded to the call to greatness
present the shoes currently "in line" that we think top the bill.Best For Big SoftiesAdidas Supernova Cushion – £70Why it's the best If you think that wearing a running shoe should feel like walking barefoot across a sheepskin rug, then you
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Game For A Marathon: Running The Kenya Safaricom
By Ashley Smith on 18/07/2005 13:57:49
It's a marathon serious enough to attract the world record holder, where elephants, nervous Westerners and thousands of locals all play their part...
or bottle. Sadly, Sarah the hand-reared giraffe (who in 2003 wandered around the course and helped herself to oranges from at least two water stations) was not present this year.Those with aching legs who yearned for a nice, flat section were not in luck
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