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Secrets of Successful Pacing
By Christine Aschwanden and Nicole Falcone on 30/03/2011 11:19:34
We've got all the answers on how to set - and maintain - your pace over your next race distance
slight hill or turn, it makes all the difference."To run your best in your next race, consider the following questions, and then put the answers towards a new and improved pacing strategy.Q. What is the secret to successful pacing?Pacing isn't something
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Boston or Bust: Chasing a Marathon PB
By Andy Dixon on 17/06/2011 12:02:28
RW Editor was on a quest to smash his marathon PB - did he nail it?
chased Kelley down and went on to win the race, in doing so, said the Boston Globe, "breaking Kelley's heart".Remembering this, I console myself that there are certainly worse places to grind to a halt. Maybe I can even take a strange kind of pride
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Q+A: Ironman UK
By on 28/07/2011 13:11:37
Get the lowdown on Ironman UK, one of the toughest long-distance triathlons, as it heads to Bolton this weekend
competitors with racing advice from legendary Chrissie Wellington, three time Ironman World Champion. Discover her mental strategies for racing at your best during the long haul event. Bring along family and friends and arrange in advance where they
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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
should leave your hydration plan to chance. These strategies can help ensure you drink the right amount before, during and after every run.Before your runOne of the best ways to limit dehydration during a run is to drink enough beforehand. ‘Checking your
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Ironman Ambitions: Ten Top Tips
By Tobias Mews on 05/10/2011 10:00:00
Step up to an Ironman with our top ten tips, from planning your nutrition strategy early to joining a club
time accordingly. Think about it: the swim leg accounts for roughly 10 per cent of your race, around 60 per cent of your time is spent on the bike and the remaining 30 per cent on the run. If you want to compete, rather than simply finish, you'll need
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Time to Take Control
By Alison Hamlett on 23/11/2009 16:08:22
Because of his bipolar disorder, Matt Harmston was overweight and drinking far too much. Then he chanced across late-night footage of an Ironman competition and his life began to change
and exercise psychologist at Sheffield Hallam University, to develop strategies that will enable him to reach his Ironman goal.This summer he'll take part in small triathlons to become used to the atmosphere at races. "Rob is helping me to develop strategies
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Taper & Race-day Nutrition Q+A: Nick Morgan
By Nick Morgan on 06/04/2009 12:19:01
More expert answers to your marathon nutrition questions from Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist Nick Morgan
to eat gels as they seem to give me an upset tummy. I've managed my longs run just by taking on a small amount of liquid - should I stick with this strategy at this stage? Mouser12A. With three weeks to go until race day, there isn't much time left to try
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Kim (sub-5:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:23:25
Follow the progress of Kim (aka The Evil Pixie) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-5:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
intake at pre-, during and post-race. It is great for Kim’s confidence to have this planned out and will give her one less thing to think about. She will continue to practice and refine her strategy in her long runs – especially the impending 20 mile run
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Meg (first-timer)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 00:00:26
Follow the progress of Meg, a first-time marathon runner, as she receives expert advice from mentor Liz Yelling
| Meg's Food Diary Analysis | Meg's Training Thread | Meg's Race-Week Nutrition Strategy Flora London Marathon: Race DayMeg says: It was absolutely fantastic! The weather certainly wasn’t what I’d been expecting but the crowds were amazing. Everyone had
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Andy (sub-4:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:22:00
Follow the progress of Andy (aka AndyV) live in the forums as he prepares to run a sub-4:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
’ rollercoaster! No-one said this marathon lark was going to be easy, but this fortnight has seen a repeat of the knee pain, brand new ITB troubles – and great racing too.My knee was causing trouble, so I had to return to my old recovery strategies. But I refused
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