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My First London Marathon: Thoughts
By Kim Ingleby on 20/04/2011 10:44:34
General race day pondering and thoughts to consider :-)
January I found myself doing just that! Yippee!Blue – Number 19982 which my Mum tells me adds up to a positive number (she understand many alternative things), means I am going to have a good, easy race! That sounds promising…. I then collect my
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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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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:43:45
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts (non-subscriber preview)
legend Liz McColgan, who has set up a new elite training facility in her home town of Carnoustie, Scotland. "When you're tired, the first thing to go is your form – when I was gearing up for big races I'd almost focus more on this than my running
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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:10:39
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts
legend Liz McColgan, who has set up a new elite training facility in her home town of Carnoustie, Scotland. "When you're tired, the first thing to go is your form – when I was gearing up for big races I'd almost focus more on this than my running
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Running Rules Revisited
By Bob Cooper on 25/09/2009 17:21:50
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you?
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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Recipes For Success (Preview)
By Kerry McCarthy on 01/04/2008 11:24:15
Marathon-running chefs dish up the perfect meals for distance dining (non-subscriber preview)
. To read the full article - including Gordon Ramsay's perfect pre-race dinner and Michel Roux Jnr's favourite recovery fuel - subscribe now. You'll even save 30 per cent on your annual subscription by doing so right here online. Race-morning breakfast
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Recipes For Success
By Kerry McCarthy on 01/04/2008 10:33:53
Marathon-running chefs dish up the perfect meals for distance dining
leading up to, and following a 26.2-miler. Their task: to create a dish with the right balance of carbs, protein and fat to propel runners to the finish line and help them recover from their effort. Bon appetit! Pre-race dinner - Powered-up pasta
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Fast Lane: PB-Ready In One Week
By Ed Eyestone on 25/02/2008 09:46:14
Your seven-day training plan for toeing the line on short notice
Many elite runners plan their racing calendars a year or more in advance. There are some right now who know that in order to be on the starting line of an Olympic final in Beijing in August 2008, they need to hit an A-standard qualifying time in a
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Half-Marathon Essential Q&As
By Nick Anderson on 06/08/2007 14:52:39
Everything you need to know about tackling a half-marathon, whatever your ability or ambitions
Tackling a half-marathon is a challenge equally suited to those with just a few short distance races under their belts and those looking towards completing a full 26.2-mile challenge later in the year. With this in mind, we put a selection of your
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Small Is Bountiful
By Mark Remy on 02/04/2004 11:28:45
Small changes, big rewards: 29 simple tips for training smarter and racing better
, at least I feel as if I’ve given it my best effort.” Time savings: 10-15 seconds Cut CornersRace courses are generally measured along the most efficient line through turns. When you stray from those lines, you’re actually adding to the distance of the race
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