the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts.Rest and RecoveryBecome a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips.Core StabilityA strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well
/artificial means. I think carbo drinks should be used as a supplement to a normal diet, as high doses of carbo drinks can be upsetting to the digestive system - the body needs other nutrients and some fibre to maintain general health.
the contour of the foot won almost unanimous praise from our testers. This latest shoe continued the line's impressive track record – the previous model, the Gel Kayano 14, was voted the International Editors' Choice 2008 by the staff of Runner's World's 14
that thinking of time can prevent you tearing round your training routes at breakneck speed trying to set a PB. This can ensure that your recovery runs actually provide the rest and recuperation all runners need. 7. Build a base You cant fire a cannon out
) recoveries, improving to 5K pace with 100m jog recoveries (30-40 sec). Or as fartlek, 15 x 60-90sec with 30- to 60-sec jog recoveries.How often to race in marathon training?Hilly How many races should a runner do during marathon training? Mike Gratton I
’t have to run every day; every week or even every month. Many top runners visualise their training year as a mountain range. It has peaks and valleys. The valleys are recovery periods when they let their running taper off, so that they can build all
suffered in the heat. I’d covered myself in sun cream but found myself taking on water at nearly every drinks station to try and stay hydrated. I was even pouring water on my wrists and thighs (as Liz had suggested) to try and cool down too. I really backed
the thread For the week ending 15 June 2009Hot to trot...Runner Rivalry When you spot another runner ahead of you on a run, do you get the urge to overtake them even if they’re faster than you? Schmoo74 I find that chaps are (generally) more competitive
well her new designer lycra shorts fit her bum?Of course, we all have different reasons for running, but many of us have more in common than you might think. We've looked at the evidence and come up with four general categories of runner, characterised
much I should drink with the risk it would make me run slower.It was really congested at the start and I got quite cross with people in front of me. At around Mile 10, I was only about a minute down on marathon pace which was fine – I was planning
