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Shirt Tales
By Rob Spedding on 07/11/2005 08:04:36
Sweaty and stale, worn and threadbare, or ironed and framed: race T-shirts of all shapes and sizes tell the stories of our running lives
They may not be fashionable or practical, but greying and fading race Ts possess a quality that no other item in our wardrobes, other than lucky pants, can boast – memories of past glories or long-gone disappointments. They can remind us of the time
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The Barefoot-Running Debate: Is Less More? (Preview)
By Bob Parks on 03/03/2011 12:49:21
A new crop of ‘minimalist’ shoes has emerged, sparking debate over what we should wear on our feet – and how the running shoe of the future will look.
bestseller, reports on the Tarahumara Indians of north Mexico, who reportedly suffer fewer running injuries than North Americans do, even though many members frequently race ultra-long distances in thin rubber sandals. Born to Run also presents reasons why
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The Barefoot-Running Debate: Is Less More?
By Bob Parks on 03/03/2011 13:54:17
A new crop of ‘minimalist’ shoes has emerged, sparking debate over what we should wear on our feet – and how the running shoe of the future will look.
). The book, a bestseller, reports on the Tarahumara Indians of north Mexico, who reportedly suffer fewer running injuries than North Americans do, even though many members frequently race ultra-long distances in thin rubber sandals. Born to Run also
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Running Rules Revisited (Preview)
By Bob Cooper on 28/09/2009 09:45:08
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you? (non-subscriber preview)
You've heard the usual recommendations for so long that you accept them as gospel. And most of the advice is solid. Who can argue with putting in mileage, peaking for races and stretching after a run? But just because many coaches, sports
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Q+A: Why am I heavy-legged and lethargic?
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
amount of good HDL cholesterol, Im 5ft 4ins, weigh 8st 12lb and have a resting heart rate of 49 so why do I feel so lethargic?A The symptoms that you report are very difficult to diagnose, but are not uncommon in people your age. You appear
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Fast Lane: Double Your Endurance
By Ed Eyestone on 25/02/2008 17:13:51
Improve your VO2 max and run better and faster than ever
uptake is a reported 84. At his peak, Armstrong's came in at 85. Norwegian cross-country skier Bjorn Daehlie boasted a 94, the highest ever recorded. Increasing your VO2 max can really boost your race times. A five-point jump, for example, can translate
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Who are they, the Pirate Ship of Fools?
By Jj on 03/01/2008 16:10:22
From the origins of the name to their first Ironman races - a historic account of our unofficial forum triathlon club
and Monique’s comic double act in terms of their race reports – of their part in what’s regarded as one of the most gruelling endurance events in sport – that introduced the quintessential "numptiness" that became the essence of all things piratey
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Fast tweaks: Four ways to shake up your schedule
By Dave Kuehls & Ruth Emmett on 21/08/2009 08:28:10
Elites get stronger by mixing up proven training principles. Why shouldn't you?
- to 60-metre strides before a race," says Commonwealth silver medallist Jo Pavey. These help to ‘sharpen' the athlete before an event, but Pavey also does strides after steady training runs. "This enhances neuromuscular coordination, leading
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Ground Rules (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:43:41
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
it's no surprise that the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise reports that harder running surfaces are more often associated with injuries. But not all off-road surfaces have the same benefits. "Different surfaces influence how
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Ground Rules
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:40:28
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
's no surprise that the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise reports that harder running surfaces are more often associated with injuries. But not all off-road surfaces have the same benefits. "Different surfaces influence how much energy is lost
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