is the Target Time feature, which allows you to set up to 50 lap times and beeps as each one elapses – useful if you’re trying to hit kilometre or mile marks during a race. The data record logs best and average lap times. The buttons could be bigger though
the Hurricane Ridge off and pour out the water.Montrail Susitna XCR – £90What is it? A cushioned trail and adventure-racing shoeIt's weatherproof because… the Susitna uses Goretex XCR. Unlike the other XCR shoes, though, the membrane, rather than between two
Finding the best running watch is a little like trying to decide on the best running shoe: it depends on who you are and what you want from it. If you never race, never do speedwork and prefer to run by feel rather than time or distance, then it
improvements, often four to six per cent. No surprise there. Interval training has been a favourite of top coaches and runners since the end of World War II. This type of training involves fast intervals of two minutes to 10 minutes at about your two-mile race
’d only met one or two of them at races."And that was just the beginning. Fast forward to Thursday August 10, the day of Dave’s operation to have his throat tumour removed. To mark the day, forum member Stickless suggested a one-day collective run - partly
, but only so I can get to the gym/race/work. I keep it as light as possible. If I could ditch the pack, I would. – coughie I'm training for a half Ironman, and I run once a week with my wife. She's a beginner and runs at a far slower pace than me, so
'd always run, I couldn’t see any reason why I shouldn't continue during my pregnancy for as long as I felt OK, which was for about six months – including some races. When it got uncomfortable I moved to a cross trainer. Believe me, exercise in pregnancy
in the Western States, for example, suffer post-race colds and infections, compared with 15 per cent of marathon finishers.Since antioxidants such as betacarotene and vitamins C and E are supposed to neutralise free radicals, should you take them? "In theory, it
cushion unless your backside is sufficiently padded to start with. – SnapstingetI learned the hard way that it's essential to do cross training to maintain running capability. I ran a lot from 1985-2000, 40+ miles per week and races once a month. All I did
was clear and showed your progress (you can “race” the treadmill if you like), and you can alternate easily between different readings. The buttons were really simple, with several quick keys so it was easy to find programmes. It was solid to run
