was not ‘Would he win?’, but ‘How fast could he go?’But, in Korea last summer, something strange happened. In the 100m World Championship final in Daegu, Bolt didn’t win. In the biggest race outside of the Olympics, he false-started for the first time in his
spiralled (at least in certain sports), but the Olympics remains a unique - and relevant - event. Their argument was that the Olympics and Paralympics provide a rare moment of global unity, where athletes of all creeds, races, cultures, gender and social
. I knew there was a reason I don’t like those buggers.All in all, a tough day, and anyone who has run an endurance race will know the feelings: one of those ones where your emotions are up and down and it is a constant battle to keep your legs moving
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
You put a lot of effort into your training, nutrition and race-day goals – don’t sabotage it by neglecting your toenails. Keep an eye on them and take action if you spot something amiss. “Most toenail problems are easily avoided,” says podiatrist
fundraising target, you can sign up to some of the country’s best triathlon events: the Virgin Active London Triathlon and the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon. We still have places in these races, so sign up today!You can choose either the Super Sprint, Sprint
on the vitamins and minerals needed to function normally, let alone train for races.And, according to Rayner and Schouten, it’s these things rather than my love of meat pies that, despite all the miles I clock, have caused my slight tummy, love handles and other
At some point early on, a beginner learns that 99.9 per cent of runners are pleasant, helpful people.This realisation usually dawns when a beginner meets a veteran at a race or on a training run, and theveteran starts sharing his or her
. But after watching the race I was so inspired, I decided I’d give running a try. Logging on to the RUNNER’S WORLD forum and seeing lots of other beginners in the same boat as me gave me a real boost. I know running is one of the best exercises for weight
on almost every weekend in February and has RW pacing events or races mapped out throughout March. Then there’s that second Trailplus weekend camp, and the RW spring training camp in the Algarve. And it’s not going to stop after April 18. “I’ve already told
