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Refresher course: Hydration strategies
By on 11/02/2013 12:29:48
A guide to how much – and what – to drink during your marathon training runs
urine pre-run is an easy way to see if you’re hydrated,’ says Dr Lewis Maharam, former medical director of the Rock ’n’ Roll race series. ‘If it’s the colour of iced tea, you need to drink more. If it’s a pale lemonade or straw colour, you’re nicely
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Running Resolutions You Can Keep
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:40:31
Pick three or four of these changes, stick to them, and watch the difference!
This New Year, resolve to change your running for the better. It can be anything you like, from trying a new race distance to buying new shoes. To make sure you have no excuse for not vowing to improve, here are 20 ready-made resolutions to inspire
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Sugar Rush!
By Sarah Procter 3 on 11/05/2011 09:46:16
Run For Good with the TUI Marathon Palma de Mallorca
that my diabetes would prevent me from ever completing such a race.I only started running about five years ago – I remember my first ever 10K run took me just over an hour but did leave me completely worn out and in bed for the rest of the day!I am a
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RW's Ultimate Marathon Build-up
By on 08/12/2004 20:30:56
For subscribers: Our best-ever schedules, marathon Q+As, day-by-day tapering, mile-by-mile on race day, and more...
-minute charity entry. How I beat... Hit these goals - just copy these people...Three hours, four hours, my first marathonHow I overcame Self-doubt Injury A hectic work schedule Race-Day Nerves What if... Last-minute disaster - changeable weather
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Nutrition with Nick Morgan
By Nick Morgan on 08/02/2010 02:44:15
Catch the highlights from last month's debate, when Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist, Nick Morgan, answered your nutrition questions live in the forums
about just getting enough carbohydrate in. Q. I have a toilet issue the morning before a race - what is the recommended cut-off point for eating the night before? Or could it just be pre-race nerves? Knight riderA. Unless you've had spicy food, I
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Cycle Stronger Now
By on 18/11/2009 16:55:36
Cycling tricks of the trade that could slash minutes off your triathlon times
that focusing on cycling can provide the biggest improvement in your race times.Although a triathlon involves three sports, the greatest proportion of time during a race is spent on the bike section. During a sprint- or Olympic-distance race you may spend around
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Outdoor Summer Sessions
By Ross Chainey on 23/11/2009 15:28:43
It's summer, so take advantage of long days, occasional sunshine and warmer water. In short, it's time for some serious outdoor sessions
potential in time for your races.For most of us, summer is a reminder of why we took up triathlons in the first place. Coach Dan Bullock (www.swimfortri.com) says, "It's just great to be outside. When the time comes to get away from the chlorine and straight
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The Magic Mile
By Sam Murphy on 27/08/2010 10:08:07
How fast are you over a mile? Upping your pace and stamina over the distance will benefit your 5K, 10K and half-marathon times – and give you a kick that will leave the opposition gasping. Here’s how you do it.
: sprinting and the marathon.It's a shame. While the mile may no longer be a popular race event on its own, it remains the yardstick by which most of us measure our performance. What runner doesn't know their minutes-per-mile pace?"It's such an inspiring
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My Marathon Challenge
By Carolyn McAlpine on 05/05/2011 23:19:05
In a moment of madness I bet my dad I would run the London Marathon. After he passed away I knew I would have to do it.
from the charity before during and after the race was fantastic.On April 17 2011 after countless training sessions, more physio than I care to remember and months without alcohol, I lined up at Greenwich a mix of nerves and excitement. The race itself
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In For The Long Haul: Ironman Training Tips
By on 04/08/2009 11:44:29
There are few events that will test you as much as an Ironman. It's an enormous undertaking, but with the right preparation, and by following the advice from our experts, you can do it
are most worried about. Try to take a step back from the nerves to soak up the atmosphere. It is a long day, so stick to your race plan and enjoy the event. Finish Line My body was numb and my head was spinning when I finished my first Ironman. Other
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