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How Competitive Are You?
By Araina Bond on 10/12/2010 09:44:43
Are you wired to be too hasty or to hold back on race day? Take our quiz and learn how to overcome unhealthy instincts
't worry about others.Competitive SlackerThe Sign: You perform better in training runs than racesThe Solution: It's possible that you feel insecure under the race-day spotlight, says Taylor. To boost your confidence, remind yourself of all your past running
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Bounce Back From Any Setback
By Kelly Pate Dwyer and Ruth Emmett on 01/04/2010 16:27:12
The five stages of getting over a bad race experience - and running better next time
You've trained for months, but race day arrives and something disastrous happens: a bad night's sleep has drained your energy, a freak hailstorm slows you down, a killer cramp forces you to walk. Was it still worth it? Of course it was, if you heed
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Congratulations Team Target 26.2!
By Katie Hiscock on 17/04/2013 14:51:24
loads of advice from our coaches and experts. Don’t miss:How to stretch and use a foam roller with physio Sarah Connor.Beat race-day demons with the help of sports psychologist Victor Thompson.Nutritionist Ruth McKean talks race-day nutrition and answers
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Turn Disaster Into Triumph
By Amy Swan on 31/03/2010 15:59:08
At the time, a DNF or DNS can seem like the worst day of your life. It really isn't but you still have to deal with the disappointment and focus on the next challenge
he'd picked up. The sick feeling was accompanied by dread.He realised he might not be able to race, but kept hydrated in the hope of a fast recovery. He racked his bike on the Friday and, although he still felt unwell on the morning of race day
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Ten Things You Don't Have To Worry About
By Mark Remy on 18/05/2005 13:09:41
Relax... 10 running worries you can ditch today
You're a busy person. You have enough to think about. So you can forget these 10 worries once and for all."I don't have time to squeeze in a run today." As little as 10 minutes a day of continuous running can boost both your fitness and your mood
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Ironman Podcasts
By Alison King on 18/11/2009 12:15:06
In the beginning, training for an Ironman was a lonely business for the elite few who chose the sport, but as more and more people became involved, technology began to catch up with their needs and has helped change the way triathletes train
's success goes hand in hand with the growing popularity of long-distance triathlon. Gone are the days of being able to pick and choose which race to do. These days entering requires stealth, plenty of planning and a speedy internet connection so you can sign
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Finish Fine
By Dr Victor Thompson on 18/11/2009 12:32:03
As the triathlon season draws to a close it's only natural to feel a little deflated, but with these tips and tactics you'll be able to come back even stronger next year
Triathletes are a driven bunch, always setting goals, generating plans and setting new challenges. The summer race season is the culmination of enormous effort and determination. Then, sooner than you thought possible, the main races are over - you
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Beating The Training Blues
By Doug Rennie on 30/07/2002 12:09:01
Four surefire tips to escape your training rut
to elevate your stress levels to eye-popping levels. For a while, just run. You will stay as fit, and be less a prisoner of your running.There are plenty of coaches around who will tell you that four days of training a week is adequate for racing fitness
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The Power of Positive Thinking
By on 18/11/2009 12:44:09
Your physical preparation for a triathlon will be meaningless unless you believe in yourself. There's no room for doubt on the big day
will do your best on race day.A confident person will also admit mistakes and learn from them. If, for example, you didn't achieve the result you were looking for in a race, you will reflect on what happened and make adjustments that will help you
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Win £1000 For Your Story!
By Runner's World on 02/05/2006 16:13:56
Share some inspirational writing about your running, and you could win £1000, and more...
starting to run, or overcoming obstacles. It might be about your marathon build-up, or race-day. It might just be an account of a run on a clear, fresh day. The possibilities are endless.Each month's best stories will appear in the three magazines and win a
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