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Q+A: Can I run a 3:30 marathon on two runs a week?
By George Gandy on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
at race pace or a little faster, and, eventually, two or three runs at an easy, comfortable pace. To start with, add an easy run, with the option of tempo sections, to your current schedule. Once youre used to this, you can contemplate the addition
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Q+A: How can I avoid getting kicked in the face during the swim start?
By Ralph Hydes on 18/04/2012 14:11:10
. This will dramatically reduce your chances of being kicked by another swimmer. However, some races have limited space and if everyone is going to the back then this strategy isn’t going to help you much – and you’ll be a long way back from the start line.You can ask
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Rules of the Race
By on 18/11/2009 14:32:24
There's more to triathlon than the physical exertion. You have to remember the dos and don'ts, too
Ignorance is no defence when it comes to the rules of a race. Flout them and you could pick up time penalties or worse, be disqualified from the race altogether. Wise up with our guide to a few of the most common, and avoidable, infringements often
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Race Day Pacing Strategies (Preview)
By Alison Hamlett on 22/02/2007 16:10:18
On race day, smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster. Reach your potential with these suggested strategies (non-subscriber preview)
, 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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Brick Sessions To Try Today
By on 18/06/2010 12:12:31
Three top coaches from www.thetriathloncoach.com suggest sessions for the most popular triathlon distances
1. Super sprintThe shortest triathlon distance is all about speed, and brick sessions are important for building pace. "Recreate race conditions," says coach Simon Ward. "If you're doing the race in a pool you won't need a wetsuit, and you should
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RW's Flora London Marathon Mile-by-mile Guide
By Gemma Robinson on 09/04/2007 11:58:00
Running the Flora London Marathon? Plan your race with our Mile-by-mile guide to the world's best 26.2
of the route, the crossing of Tower Bridge. The crowds here are incredible and if you’re in fancy dress, a BBC sports presenter will try and grab you for an interview, so keep your head down and stay calm. For a reality check it’s worth noting that, as you pass
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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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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
can never utilise fat quickly enough to provide all the energy you'll need in races, but the more fat you burn, the less of your precious carbohydrates you'll need to use.Also, you will improve the circulatory abilities of the exercising muscles
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