. And most importantly, the average performance improvement by the subjects who tapered in these studies was three per cent. That could equate to as much as five to 10 minutes in a marathon. The review’s main conclusion was that, "The primary aim of the taper
can throw at them. With the latter camp in mind most manufacturers now produce an off-road shoe that, as well as providing traction on rough ground, also offers complete protection from H2O. We've put 10 of them to the test.Asics Gel-Eagle Trail Gore
-in bottle holder.Contact www.scienceinsport.com; 01254 246 060Ironman Fuel Belt – £13.99Quite a few runners find one large drink bottle, even in a handy ‘holster’, extremely irritating to train or race with. A fuel belt like this one provides a decent
European air fares and hotel prices may enable you to find it cheaper to cross the Atlantic Ocean to test your spring marathon fitness. If you do, you won’t be disappointed by the choice or the quality of these races. Las Vegas Marathon and Half
.More than 60 races made the grade, based on everything from “the sheer joy of running in a famous city" (Anne McGrane on the magic of the Paris Marathon) to this: “It was 10pm and a new moon was rising. The dune was awe-inspiring, a long ridge of sand
the organisers of the Marathon of Britain comes a new long-distance race designed to test the mettle of any runner. It’s 100 miles of footpaths and tracks, and with over 10,000 metres of ascent and decent, it’s not an event for the faint-hearted. Heading out from
of the above races: 2:09 Events 0870 3500 209; Sports Tours International 0161-703 8161; Nirvana 01670 859300.If youre travelling independently, youll find that most event organisers speak English, although it is easier to contact them in writing via e
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Mizuno’s key stability shoe isn’t in the premier league of its Wave Rider, Wave Precision and racing shoes, but it’s a nicely protective
A new name, but barely any change to this quick, comfortable 326g performance trainer. (A review of the previous verion is below.) Fortunately the smooth ride from the low-profile midsole didn’t need to be improved; all you might notice
Bridge. The course is quick, and the city is always worth a visit. Contact: Prague International Marathon, Zahoranskeho 3, 120 00 Prague 2; tel 0042 022 491 9209; e-mail marathon@pim.cz; web www.pim.czCity Pier City Half-MarathonMonth: MarchThe Hague
